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Fancy some cold foam with your Starbucks?

Fancy some cold foam with your Starbucks?

Fancy some non-dairy cold foam on top of your iced coffee this summer? Well, that’s what’s happening at Starbucks across Canada, with the release of its summer menu, which now has Cold Brew or Nitro Cold Brew with Cinnamon Almond Foam in its lineup.
Temporary COVID-19 layoffs to become permanent by law in B.C.

Temporary COVID-19 layoffs to become permanent by law in B.C.

Whether the employees or their employers like it or not
Brewery in Powell River covets outdoor area

Brewery in Powell River covets outdoor area

Townsite Brewing applies for development variance permit
FreshCo store set for opening in Powell River

FreshCo store set for opening in Powell River

Renovated facility has open concept design
Cabins, mobiles affect real estate figures in Powell River

Cabins, mobiles affect real estate figures in Powell River

May 2020 housing sales down from previous year
B.C.’s legal cannabis sales soar to record high in March

B.C.’s legal cannabis sales soar to record high in March

Cannabis sales in B.C. are soaring thanks in part to the COVID-19 pandemic. They surged in March to a record monthly total of more than $23.5 million, according to Statistics Canada. That’s more than eight times the $2.
Fund helps Powell River businesses during pandemic

Fund helps Powell River businesses during pandemic

Business loans available through Community Futures
Students from Powell River put writing skills to use

Students from Powell River put writing skills to use

Youth initiative helps local businesses and supports charities
Horgan defends minimum wage hike he knows is 'challenge' for business

Horgan defends minimum wage hike he knows is 'challenge' for business

B.C.'s minimum wage rose 5.4% for most job categories on June 1
City of Powell River explores patios and parklets for restaurants

City of Powell River explores patios and parklets for restaurants

Staff members consider ways to allow for more public dining