Canada
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| Border traffic into Whatcom County continues to slow | Southbound border traffic continues to slow as the Canadian dollar hovers around an 11-year low. Around 1.4 million people crossed the five border crossings into Whatcom County in August, according to data gathered by Western Washington University’s Border Policy Research Institute. That’… |
2015-10-06 | |
| Border study shows NEXUS card saves time, fuel | For those who have wondered whether it is worth getting a NEXUS card before crossing the border, the answer is probably yes, according to a new study. The Border Policy Research Institute at Western Washington University found that it would take about two round trips to Canada within five… |
2015-09-16 | |
| More locals filling Bellingham shops as Canadians stay home | As the Canadian dollar continues to weaken and cross-border shopping traffic slows, Bellingham’s economy appears to be getting a boost from local shoppers. The number of people passing through the five border crossings southbound into Whatcom County totaled fewer than 1.3 million in June… |
2015-07-28 | |
| 'People of a Feather' documentary to screen May 26 | 2015-05-20 | ||
| The Week Ahead: Restarting the Arctic Council roadshow | Each Monday morning, we give a brief run-down of some of the events and issues affecting the Arctic we’ll be paying attention to in the coming week. If you have an event you think should be included next week, please contact us. |
2015-05-13 | |
| Fraser Institute: Does the Investment Canada Act Do More Harm Than Good? New Study Coming Wednesday, May 13 | On Wednesday, May 13, the Fraser Institute will release a new study spotlighting the economic impact of the Investment Canada Act, which screens foreign acquisitions of Canadian companies. The study, An Economic Assessment of the Investment Act, specifically examines the effects of the… |
2015-05-12 | |
| Southbound border traffic drops 12.2 percent in the first quarter of 2015 | Southbound border traffic into Whatcom County slowed significantly in the first three months of 2015. |
2015-05-05 | |
| The New China Syndrome: Waiting for United States Climate Action While Pursuing Economic Growth | Will 2014 be remembered as the year that environmental policies of the world’s major economies began to adapt to seriously combat climate change? In the final weeks of last year, it seemed possible. |
2015-04-21 | |
| The weak loonie’s impact on the local economy | Feelings run strong in our community when it comes to our northern neighbors. Much has been said in the past two years about traffic, parking and the impacts of the traveling shopper. The question is, with the loonie in a slump and available parking at our area stores and malls becoming… |
2015-04-20 | |
| Closer ties to oil prices could mean more volatility for Canadian dollar | When it comes to figuring out what happens next with the Canadian dollar, checking the price of oil might be a good guide. |
2015-04-17 |