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All gas stations in Oregon can now allow customers to pump their own gas under a new law signed Friday, lifting a ban on self-service in the state dating back to 1951.
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Oregon drivers are now allowed to pump their own fuel after the state lifted a ban dating back to 1951

Imagine being able to take off from a major U.S. international airport on a commercial flight without stepping foot inside a clamorous, crowded and cavernous terminal. If you have enough coin, you don’t have to imagine it. You’ll actually be able to live it – at least at two large and frequently crowded U.S. airports.
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The ultimate in aviation luxury: Private terminal coming to world’s busiest airport in September

Business groups continued to call on the federal government to take action in the wake of the recently resolved British Columbia port workers dispute on Saturday, arguing Ottawa must ensure such a disruption never happens again.
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Federal government faces difficult tightrope as business groups seek labour changes after port strike

The Royal Bank of Canada says it has seen a ‘phenomenal early uptake’ in the First Home Savings Account, a new program where prospective homebuyers can start saving and investing for a down payment tax-free.
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Tens of thousands of Canadians taking advantage of the new First Home Savings Account: RBC

Tourists at a seaside hotel on the Greek island of Rhodes snatched up pails of pool water and damp towels as flames approached, rushing to help staffers and locals extinguish one of the wildfires threatening Mediterranean locales during recent heat waves.
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Heat and wildfires put southern Europe’s vital tourism earnings at risk

Unionized port workers in B.C. have voted in favour of a new contract negotiated with their employer, putting an end to months of uncertainty at the province’s ports.
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B.C. port workers approve new contract, formally ending long-running labour dispute

With the Bank of Canada’s interest rate hikes aimed at fighting inflation, the housing market in Canada experienced a slight drop in prices, according to a new report from Century 21 Canada.
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New report examines how rising interest rates have impacted home prices in Canada

British Columbia’s record wildfire season has affected travel bookings in some areas, but other regions have seen continued tourism demand despite their proximity to active blazes.
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Wildfire impact on B.C. tourism varies by region – and by visibility of flames

Austria’s leader is proposing to enshrine in the country’s constitution a right to use cash, which remains more popular in the Alpine nation than in many other places.
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Austrian leader proposes enshrining the use of cash in his country’s constitution

Telus Corp. says it is cutting 6,000 jobs. The cuts were made with ‘a very heavy heart’ and prompted by the ‘evolving regulatory, competitive and macroeconomic environment,’ the company’s president and chief executive, said.
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Telus announces 6,000-person layoff