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Sunshine Coast small business owners skeptical about advantage of GST tax break

Sunshine Coast small business owners skeptical about advantage of GST tax break

Sechelt business owner say temporary five per cent tax break could backfire for 'mom-and-pop shops.'
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'Disgraceful': Suspended sentence, probation for driver in B.C. woman's road death

'Disgraceful': Suspended sentence, probation for driver in B.C. woman's road death

Joan Sherry, 77, died when her Nissan Sentra struck a BC Frozen Foods-owned combine on a dark Delta road in October 2021.
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'Terminate' Canadian forestry giant's green certificates, says credentials body founder

'Terminate' Canadian forestry giant's green certificates, says credentials body founder

World Wildlife Fund tells the Forest Stewardship Council to "immediately terminate" sustainable forestry certificates for Paper Excellence, Canada's largest forestry company.
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Kirk LaPointe: Alberta's 'get things done' edge leaves B.C. behind in investment race

Kirk LaPointe: Alberta's 'get things done' edge leaves B.C. behind in investment race

From permits to profits, neighbouring province's model proves hard to beat
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Federal government will not send Canada Post strike to arbitration, minister says

Federal government will not send Canada Post strike to arbitration, minister says

OTTAWA — The federal government says it is not planning to intervene to resolve the labour dispute at Canada Post, even with less than a month to go before Christmas.
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Powell River Kings complete trade with West Kelowna

Powell River Kings complete trade with West Kelowna

Three players involved in transaction between BC Hockey League clubs
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Canadians pollute 1,465 tonnes of microplastic fibres every year, finds report

Canadians pollute 1,465 tonnes of microplastic fibres every year, finds report

A new report analyzes Canada's contribution to a global problem and how the country might help fix it.
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B.C. corruption fears plague real estate and construction, says poll

B.C. corruption fears plague real estate and construction, says poll

Angus Reid Institute survey also shows perceived link between corruption and high cost of living
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City of Powell River adopts property policy

City of Powell River adopts property policy

Process for setting rates for leases and licences for city-owned property and improvements established
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Rob Shaw: Eby confronts Trump tariff threats with wishful thinking

Rob Shaw: Eby confronts Trump tariff threats with wishful thinking

Premiers divided across Canada over how to tackle potential trade war
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