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Impact in Powell River of plan to tax foreign speculators will depend on details, say observers

Impact in Powell River of plan to tax foreign speculators will depend on details, say observers

Federal government targets nonresident homeowners
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Port Alberni mill to receive $13 million upgrade; Powell River mill remains idle

Port Alberni mill to receive $13 million upgrade; Powell River mill remains idle

Paper Excellence makes investment
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North Island-Powell River MP/federal NDP call for small business support

North Island-Powell River MP/federal NDP call for small business support

After small local distilleries produced tens of thousands of litres of hand sanitizer for free for months during the pandemic, the Liberal government thanked them by turning around and giving paid contracts to large companies like Fluid Energy Group
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Coastal Breeze Village in Powell River offers independent living amid numerous amenities

Coastal Breeze Village in Powell River offers independent living amid numerous amenities

Spaces designed for comfort and safety
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Exercise caution when donating online this Giving Tuesday: BBB

Exercise caution when donating online this Giving Tuesday: BBB

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is urging anyone who plans on donating to an online charity this Giving Tuesday to exercise caution.
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Small shop south of Powell River has big dreams

Small shop south of Powell River has big dreams

Westerly Studio invites residents to shop locally
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Housing sales set another record in Powell River

Housing sales set another record in Powell River

October real estate figures exceed previous mark
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Polished Dental Hygiene provides relaxed environment in Powell River

Polished Dental Hygiene provides relaxed environment in Powell River

Practice accepts new patients
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Scammers using Christmas 'must-have' toys to con consumers

Scammers using Christmas 'must-have' toys to con consumers

Scammers are quickly cashing in on the latest toy trends in the run up to Christmas, according to the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Every year, consumers go shopping for the “must-have” toys on most children's wish lists.
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Costco to require face shields for Canadians medically exempt from wearing masks

Costco to require face shields for Canadians medically exempt from wearing masks

Can't wear a mask? Then wear a face shield, the U.S.-based warehouse retailer Costco is making mandatory in all of its Canadian stores
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