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Beware of freelance imposters, warns BBB

Owners of small businesses looking to hire freelancers should be aware of scammers who may advertise low rates, according to the Better Business Bureau (BBB).

Jul 10, 2020 9:36 AM Read more >

334 businesses slapped with COVID-19 health, safety orders: WorkSafe BC

Service, manufacturing industries among the hardest hit after thousands of inspections conducted across B.C. following COVID-19 pandemic restart

Jul 8, 2020 10:06 AM Read more >

Powell River real estate sales strong in June

Statistics in 2020 better than 2019

Jul 7, 2020 4:26 PM Read more >

City of Powell River approves patios and parklets

Businesses can apply for sidewalk space

Jul 4, 2020 12:10 AM Read more >

Powell River City Council supportive of sidewalk patios and parklets

Councillors give first three readings to bylaws

Jun 29, 2020 12:33 PM Read more >

Powell River city council supports outdoor expansion for brewery

Vote allows Townsite Brewing to apply for seating in front of building

Jun 26, 2020 8:30 AM Read more >

Province extends temporary layoff provision

The province has extended the temporary layoff provision to a maximum of 24 weeks ending on Aug. 30, B.C. Labour Minister Harry Bains announced Thursday. The move comes after a meeting between Bains and B.C.

Jun 26, 2020 6:00 AM Read more >

Powell River mill owner named among Canada’s 50 best corporate citizens

Catalyst Paper Corporation wins award

Jun 25, 2020 3:20 PM Read more >

Navigator will help small-scale cannabis growers get licensed

The B.C. government says a new Cannabis Production Regulatory Navigator will help more cannabis producers enter the province’s legal market.

Jun 24, 2020 9:17 AM Read more >

Pub in Powell River wants patio expansion

City council agrees with initiative for Wildwood Public House

Jun 23, 2020 1:27 PM Read more >