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Watch out for phone calls from Amazon imposters, warns BBB

Watch out for phone calls from Amazon imposters, warns BBB

With Amazon Prime Day around the corner, the Better Business Bureau is warning shoppers of a new scam involving the online shopping giant.
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Real estate sales set record in Powell River

Real estate sales set record in Powell River

August figures significantly higher than previous year
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Feds to extend small business rent relief

Feds to extend small business rent relief

The federal government announced today it is extending the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) program for small businesses by one month.
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Mortgages driving growth in overall consumer debt

Despite the slowing of credit-use by Canadian consumers on some fronts due to the COVID-19 pandemic, overall consumer debt continues to grow — and the main driver is a resurgent mortgages market.
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B.C. adds 15,300 jobs in August but growth slows amid recovery

B.C. adds 15,300 jobs in August but growth slows amid recovery

B.C.’s summer of economic recovery closed off with 15,300 jobs added in August, showing signs massive growth over the preceding two months is now slowing.
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Stolen shipment tracking numbers part of new online shopping scam: BBB

Stolen shipment tracking numbers part of new online shopping scam: BBB

Online shoppers are being warned of a new scam involving shipment tracking numbers and PayPal.
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Here is how much your landlord can increase your rent in 2021

Here is how much your landlord can increase your rent in 2021

B.C. landlords can increase rent only once per year and must provide tenants with three full months’ notice using the correct notice of rent increase form.
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Powell River Academy of Music ready to welcome back students

Powell River Academy of Music ready to welcome back students

Music lessons during a pandemic
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City of Powell River councillors consider building standard

City of Powell River councillors consider building standard

BC Energy Step Code regulations coming
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Safeguarding your online accounts should be a top priority, says BBB

Safeguarding your online accounts should be a top priority, says BBB

Better Business Bureau offers tips to avoid cyberattacks
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