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B.C. loses 6,500 jobs in February as coronavirus concerns intensify

B.C. loses 6,500 jobs in February as coronavirus concerns intensify

What happened: B.C. among two provinces to post job losses in February. Why it matters: Declines in employment come as economic concerns over coronavirus ramp up. January job gains in B.C.
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Malware attack continues to affect paper mill in Powell River

Malware attack continues to affect paper mill in Powell River

Paper Excellence Canada releases update on technology breach
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Malware attack still affecting Powell River paper mill

Malware attack still affecting Powell River paper mill

Plans will be developed to restart paper-making activities, according to company
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Features, faults of no-fault car insurance

Features, faults of no-fault car insurance

New ICBC regime increases care costs, but cuts drivers’ ability to sue for pain and suffering
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Boxed beer: It’s a thing and it could be heading to B.C. soon

Boxed beer: It’s a thing and it could be heading to B.C. soon

‘Goon’ technology originated in Australia, embraced by Colorado brewery
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Halting Coastal GasLink 'not an option,' Horgan says

Halting Coastal GasLink 'not an option,' Horgan says

Premier John Horgan rejected calls to halt the $6.6 billion Coastal GasLink project at a media availability Thursday and addressed the serious issues of protesters blockading railroads and even his own home.
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UPDATED: Paper mill in Powell River affected by computer virus

UPDATED: Paper mill in Powell River affected by computer virus

Paper Excellence working to quarantine the infection
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City of Powell River Committee of the Whole hears about airport development proposal

City of Powell River Committee of the Whole hears about airport development proposal

Design includes conference centre and airport hangar
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Powell River commercial property tax rate increases for the coming year

Powell River commercial property tax rate increases for the coming year

Property owner says taxes are becoming prohibitive for businesses
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New aquaculture vessel to remove sea lice from farmed salmon at 22 coastal sites

New aquaculture vessel to remove sea lice from farmed salmon at 22 coastal sites

A new 70-metre vessel equipped with technology to remove sea lice from farmed salmon has arrived in B.C. from Norway to work for Grieg Seafood B.C. Ltd.
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