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B.C. forestry sector maintains full focus on Chinese market

B.C. forestry sector maintains full focus on Chinese market

Conflict over Canada's detainment of Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. CFO Meng Wanzhou has brought repeated calls in government, trade promotion and academic circles for Canada and B.C. businesses to divert trade away from the Chinese market. But for B.
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Trans Mountain earned $48 million over four-month period

Trans Mountain earned $48 million over four-month period

The Canadian government received $23 million in additional dividends in 2018 over 2017 from the Canada Development Investment Corporation (CDEV), thanks in part to new revenue generated by the Trans Mountain pipeline.
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Edible entrepreneurs hungry for piece of the pot pie as Cannabis 2.0 nears

Edible entrepreneurs hungry for piece of the pot pie as Cannabis 2.0 nears

Second wave of cannabis legalization to appeal to larger consumer base
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B.C. government to change Employment Standards Act

B.C. government to change Employment Standards Act

Tweaks to raise age for workers to commence work, add new forms of unpaid leave
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Tourism marketing paying dividends for Powell River region

Tourism marketing paying dividends for Powell River region

Sunshine Coast Tourism executive director outlines trends in presentation to committee of the whole
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Business brief: Investors show interest in Powell River

Business brief: Investors show interest in Powell River

Can-Reach Centery Consultants general manager Charlie Bai [third from right] recently visited Powell River with investors interested in seafood production and education opportunities in the area.
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Scammers are targeting summer students. Here are the signs to watch for

Scammers are targeting summer students. Here are the signs to watch for

The academic calendar for high schools and many post-secondary institutions in B.C. are coming to an end, and students across the province are now on the hunt for summer jobs and internship opportunities.
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Powell River organic producer leases Wildwood farm

Powell River organic producer leases Wildwood farm

John Young forges bond with mentor during transition
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Hootsuite seeking tech savvy high school students for summer

Hootsuite seeking tech savvy high school students for summer

Vancouver social media management company looking for interns
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Chinook salmon regulations will impact Powell River businesses, say store owners

Chinook salmon regulations will impact Powell River businesses, say store owners

New rules dictate non-retention until July 15
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