3 d. ago Wealth and Jobs Sparked Anger Before ICE Raid at Hyundai Plant

Before the immigration raid on the battery plant in Georgia that’s upended relations between the US and South Korea, there was growing resentment from locals who felt left out of the jobs, economic opportunities and wealth created by the factory, part of a massive $7.6 billion manufacturing complex anchored by Hyundai Motor Co.

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6 d. ago Italian pasta maker Andriani has just finished building its $33

Italian pasta-maker Andriani just finished building its $33M plant here and will supply 1,300 retailers in Canada and the U.S. from London.

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9 d. ago Back to Candle Making: ToAuto Inspires Makers This September

NEW YORK, Sept. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the holiday season approaches, candle-making is once again becoming a centerpiece of creativity, wellness, and business growth. From handmade gifts to small-batch production for local markets, the craft is booming across the US and Canada. To celebrate this momentum, ToAuto is launching its #ToAutoMade “Back to […]

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1 week ago Vancouver's Botanist grows into its own through locally inspired fine dining and electric cocktails

Since opening, the restaurant and its bar have risen to the top of Vancouver's food and beverage scene

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2 w. ago Ontario has an underwater ghost town that you can still visit

Ontario has countless lovely small towns to visit on a road trip from the city, but there's one that has a particularly unique history — and that you'll need more than just a car to visit.Moulinette, once a thriving riverside community along Highway 2, is now an underwater ghost town with a haunting and yet fascinating history. It was said to be home to just over 300 residents before it was permanently flooded — purposely — in 1958 during the construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway.The history of Moulinette and Ontario's Lost VillagesThe village dated back to the late 1700s, having been founded by United Empire Loyalists of the King's Royal Regiment that came up from New York. And it didn't take long for Moulinette to become a bustling little hub.By 1840, approximately 100 people lived there, and the population was growing rapidly. The local economy was fueled by a number of businesses; among them, two wool mills that defined the ...

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2 w. ago Nigeria bans exports of raw shea nuts used for cosmetic products to help grow local economy

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s government has banned the export of raw shea nuts, an essential raw material in many cosmetic products, in a bid to grow the country into a global supplier of refined shea butter and other skincare ingredients. The immediate ban on the crop will be in place for six months and […]

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3 w. ago How mayoral candidates plan to handle Edmonton's growing infill snafu

“A family home, now wedged between two three-storey eight-plexes. No sunlight. No privacy. No peace. When residents speak up, they’re labelled NIMBY. When they seek help, the city’s ‘support’ takes days, if it comes at all,” she posted.

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4 w. ago Small towns face big budget hit from Donald Trump trade war: Area mayor

"The real danger for rural municipalities is the compounding effect: higher costs for goods and services they need to buy, paired with slower revenue growth from a stressed local economy"

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