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G7 warns Russia of 'massive' consequences if Ukraine invaded
December 12, 2021 - 7:37 AM

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — The Group of Seven economic powers told Russia on Sunday to “de-escalate” its military buildup near the Ukrainian border, warning that an invasion would have “massive consequences” and inflict severe economic pain on Moscow.
Campus under siege as Hong Kong police battle protesters
November 18, 2019 - 4:31 PM

HONG KONG - Police tightened their siege of a university campus where hundreds of protesters remained trapped overnight Tuesday in the latest dramatic episode in months of protests against growing Chinese control over the semi-autonomous city.
Forestry and legumes shippers say railways prioritized other commodities
January 23, 2019 - 1:26 PM

Canada's forestry and legume industries say the country's two major railways prioritized other commodities over their shipments to the Port of Vancouver late last year, costing companies millions amid surging demand for Canadian goods abroad.
Labour movement is in the fight for its life, say experts
November 28, 2018 - 1:28 PM

TORONTO - The latest battle to save thousands of auto jobs in Ontario is but one of many Canada's largest private sector union will likely have to fight as automation, technology and globalization increasingly change the face of manufacturing, experts say.
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Fruit packers near Kelowna fined another $78,000
A fruit packing plant in the Ellison area east of Kelowna was hit with another $78,368 in fines for discharging effluent into a failed septic field. That’s now more than $110,000 in fines since 2022 for the same issue at Sandher Fruit

Penticton business set to launch cannabis consumption patio on 4/20
A Penticton cannabis retailer will be opening its consumption patio this weekend and the owner says it'll be the perfect spot for customers to safely enjoy a toke. Cannabis Cottage is hosting a launch party for its all-new designat

Thousands of short-term rentals in B.C. go back to long-term May 1
LANGLEY, B.C. - British Columbia Premier David Eby is warning real estate investors and speculators that his government is tilting the rules towards families seeking homes as it tightens the rules on short-term rentals. Eby said Thursday th

G7 warns Russia of 'massive' consequences if Ukraine invaded