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Powell River wool shop attracts attention

Powell River wool shop attracts attention

Variety draws local and out-of-town customers to unique business
Column: Canada needs to kick-start China courtship now

Column: Canada needs to kick-start China courtship now

This much is clear: we need China. China needs us. We can figure out why; we have some difficulty with the how. The economic benefits of a bond are clear, as are the perils of ignoring it. Let’s stagger for a moment in statistics.
Catalyst and Paper Excellence reach 'very positive' agreement

Catalyst and Paper Excellence reach 'very positive' agreement

New owner intends to maintain local operations for foreseeable future, says Paper Excellence Canada CEO
Canada’s largest pulp producer acquires Catalyst

Canada’s largest pulp producer acquires Catalyst

Mayor confident Powell River mill will continue to operate
B.C. adds 33,300 jobs in September, unemployment plummets

B.C. adds 33,300 jobs in September, unemployment plummets

B.C. adds 33,300 jobs in September, unemployment plummets
Entrepreneurial ecosystem thrives in Lund

Entrepreneurial ecosystem thrives in Lund

Business owners create products and hub for local, Powell River and online customers
Powell River business owners receive international award

Powell River business owners receive international award

Powell River Canadian Tire owners John Kristof [second left] and Michelle Hodgkinson-Kristof, [second right] were recently presented with Paul Harris Fellows in appreciation of support to The Rotary Club of Powell River over the past 11 years.
Labour shortage hits close to home in Powell River

Labour shortage hits close to home in Powell River

Lack of workers across sectors an ongoing trend
Texada group seeks economic link between island and Powell River residents

Texada group seeks economic link between island and Powell River residents

Entrepreneurs look to create connection
Canada’s recreational cannabis market could hold key to future medicines

Canada’s recreational cannabis market could hold key to future medicines

Research and development at leading Canadian cannabis companies could refocus approaches to medical treatment
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