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City of Powell River councillors approve raise in moorage fees

City of Powell River councillors approve raise in moorage fees

Rates increase for north boat harbour, and at south and Westview harbours
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Real estate sales volume down, prices up in qathet region

Real estate sales volume down, prices up in qathet region

“We are still seeing competing offers on houses and we’re seeing them selling for substantially higher than the asking price." ~ Powell River-Sunshine Coast Real Estate Board president Neil Frost
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Oceanside Entertainment embraces new Marine Avenue location in the qathet region

Oceanside Entertainment embraces new Marine Avenue location in the qathet region

From puzzles to Pokémon, store offers entertainment for everyone
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How will five days of employer-paid sick leave affect your business?

How will five days of employer-paid sick leave affect your business?

The BC Chamber of Commerce is looking to gauge the impact of permanent paid sick leave on businesses in the province, and has launched a survey to collect input.
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College offers film courses for free, reaches out to displaced Catalyst Paper Tis’kwat employees

College offers film courses for free, reaches out to displaced Catalyst Paper Tis’kwat employees

North Island College providing opportunity to train for film industry positions
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Consumer complaints against Telus up slightly, says watchdog

Consumer complaints against Telus up slightly, says watchdog

Proportion of complaints against Telus lower than its major competitors
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Powell River mayor supports future development at Catalyst Paper Tis’kwat site

Powell River mayor supports future development at Catalyst Paper Tis’kwat site

David Formosa says there are potential options for continued operation at the location, but not in its current form
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Powell River mayor comments on Catalyst Paper Tis’kwat's indefinite curtailment

Powell River mayor comments on Catalyst Paper Tis’kwat's indefinite curtailment

"Our thoughts are with the employees and their families who have been impacted by this move." ~ Dave Formosa
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UPDATED: Indefinite curtailment announced for Catalyst Paper Tis’kwat mill

UPDATED: Indefinite curtailment announced for Catalyst Paper Tis’kwat mill

Facility not viable under current market conditions, according to owner Paper Excellence
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Low inventory cited as reason for fewer real estate transactions in qathet region

Low inventory cited as reason for fewer real estate transactions in qathet region

“In all residential sales, in October 2021, there were 17 units sold, compared to 56 in October 2020. It’s a big difference.” ~ Powell River Sunshine Coast Real Estate Board president Neil Frost
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