10 h. ago Hastings fire that destroyed historic businesses now considered suspicious

Vancouver police confirmed on Thursday morning that Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services has now engaged the police's major crime section.

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34 h. ago Historic businesses along Vancouver’s Hastings Street go up in flames

Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services was called to the Hastings Sunrise neighbourhood around 4 a.m. after reports of a structure fire on East Hastings near Garden Drive.

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36 h. ago Traffic Alert: Fire in east Vancouver destroys three businesses, closes Hastings Street

Fire officials say three businesses have been destroyed by the fire.

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39 h. ago Industrial Enzymes Global Market Overview 2025: Historical Data 2021

DUBLIN — The “Industrial Enzymes – A Global Market Overview” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global Industrial Enzymes market is estimated at US$7.7 billion in 2024 and projected to post a CAGR of 6.6% between 2024 and 2030 to reach US$11.3 billion by 2030. This global report on Industrial Enzymes analyzes the […]

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4 d. ago Suspicious fire at commercial mall in Hamilton causes $1million in damage

HAMILTON — Hamilton’s fire chief says an early-morning blaze currently considered suspicious has damaged multiple stores at a strip mall in the city. David Cunliffe issued a statement saying crews were called to the fire at the mall on Upper Ottawa St. shortly before 3 a.m. on Easter Sunday. He says the fire began in […]

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2 w. ago Guerrero's huge Toronto Blue Jays deal is biggest in Canadian sports history

The Toronto Blue Jays made perhaps their most impactful business decision in franchise history this weekend when they opted to keep Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on a long-term deal.The reported US$500-million contract over 14 years isn't just the biggest in Blue Jays history by a long shot — it's actually the biggest contract in Canadian sports history for a single athlete and the fifth-largest in the history of professional sports.Guerrero is a dual citizen of Canada and the Dominican Republic. He was born in Montreal during his father's time with the Montreal Expos, but he always represents his family's heritage internationally.George Springer's US$150-million contract over six years was the previous largest in Blue Jays history, while Joey Votto's US$225-million deal with the Cincinnati Reds was the previous high for a Canadian-born player.Looking at NHL deals, it's no real comparison.Of Canadian players, Shea Weber actually holds the record for most total money in a contract, wit...

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3 w. ago Asia Braces for Historic Test of Export Model From Trump Tariffs

Asian leaders face tough decisions as President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs pose a generational challenge to a region whose economies were built around exports to the US and a world of low trade barriers.

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4 w. ago Vanke, China Overseas Land See Signs of Recovery After Historical Profit Slump

China Vanke Co., Ltd. and China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd. are among the major developers reporting next week amid signs of recovery in the Chinese property sector.

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