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Clackamas County employees vote to authorize first-ever strike

Clackamas County’s largest union voted to authorize a strike over cost-of-living raises. CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Oregon — Members of the Clackamas County Employees Association...

Leaders pitch savings bonds, GST-free Canadian cars to bolster tariff-struck economy

OTTAWA — The New Democrats and Conservatives both pitched ideas on the federal election trail Thursday to make Canada and its workers more resilient...

Retirement accounts take hit from tariff uncertainty; experts urge patience

As retirement accounts fluctuate amid economic uncertainty, financial planners emphasize the importance of diversification and avoiding panic-based decisions. VANCOUVER, Wash. — As markets...

Statistics Canada reports $1.5B trade deficit for February as exports fell

OTTAWA — The country's merchandise trade balance fell to a deficit of $1.5 billion in February as exports fell, Statistics Canada said Thursday. The...

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will match U.S. auto tariffs

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will match U.S. President Donald Trump's 25 per cent auto tariffs with a levy on vehicles...

Bodega cats make New Yorkers’ hearts purr, even if they violate state regulations

Head to a New York City bodega at any hour of the day, and you'll likely find a feline companion pacing the aisles or...

Trump’s tariffs on imported vehicles expected to drive up consumer costs

Trump’s tariffs are expected to increase costs across industries, with the automotive sector being hit particularly hard, experts say. The Trump administration's reciprocal...

Vancouver police chief Adam Palmer joining RCMP

Vancouver Police Chief Adam Palmer will be joining the RCMP as an assistant commissioner, according to an internal RCMP document viewed by BIV. The...

Trump’s tariffs will fundamentally change global trading system: Carney

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Donald Trump's tariff regime will "fundamentally change the global trading system" after the U.S. president exempted Canada...

AI-based rent pricing tools could be banned under Portland ordinance

Tenant advocates and city officials say AI-driven rent pricing tools, such as RealPage, unfairly inflate rental prices, making housing less affordable. PORTLAND, Oregon...

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