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Restaurant chain, founded in Portland, to close last location in Oregon

The company said the building's lease is expiring. TIGARD, Ore. — Seafood and steakhouse national chain McCormick & Schmick's, founded in Portland, is...

End of consumer carbon tax leaves $1.5-billion hole in B.C. budget

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's budget shows that the impending end of the province's consumer carbon tax will leave a roughly $1.5-billion hole in its...

Tigard food cart owners express frustration over new city regulations: ‘Yet another obstacle’

Food cart and pod owners KGW spoke to say they're worried about a limit on the number of carts per lot and rules about...

Young consumers drive Oregon winemakers’ eco-friendly initiatives

Vineyard managers share tips on organic farming and discuss changing rules for the 'USDA Certified Organic' distinction to attract younger consumers. CARLTON, Oregon...

New car-free plaza coming to Hawthorne Boulevard

A car-free pedestrian plaza will open this May on Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, featuring seating, public art, and a solar kiosk for phone charging. ...

B.C. appeals court upholds $6M foreign-homebuyers tax bill on Burnaby property

B.C.'s Court of Appeal has upheld a $6-million foreign-homebuyers tax bill issued to the buyer of a Burnaby lowrise apartment building in 2020. A...

‘It made me feel crazy’: Filipino fishermen spent nearly 2 months trapped aboard fishing vessels in Westport

Filipino fishermen say after contracting with a fishing company, they were stuck inside a fishing vessel docked at the Westport marina for nearly two...

Vancouver International Auto Show removes Tesla, citing safety concerns at event

VANCOUVER — Tesla has been removed from participating in this week's Vancouver International Auto Show over safety concerns, the event's executive director says. Eric...

S&P/TSX composite index down in late-morning trading, U.S. stocks also in the red

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell more than 150 points in late-morning trading, weighed down by losses in the industrial and technology sectors,...

B.C. inflation jumps past national average in February

The West Coast was not spared the “massive” leap in inflation that hit Canadian consumers last month. B.C.’s inflation rate reached three per cent...

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