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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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Beyond Meat burgers are coming to a Canadian grocery store near you

Beyond Meat burgers are coming to a Canadian grocery store near you

Soon you won’t have to go to a restaurant to get your hands on a Beyond Meat burger. The plant-based meat company announced Tuesday (today) that its burgers will soon be available in grocery stores across the country, including in the Lower Mainland.
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Jason Kenney’s win in Alberta bodes ill for B.C.

Jason Kenney’s win in Alberta bodes ill for B.C.

Threat to cut off B.C.'s oil and gas may be bluster, but what if it isn't?
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Nude startup building buzz with multi-flavour lineup

Nude startup building buzz with multi-flavour lineup

Brand moving into new markets as demand increases for vodka and gin sodas
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Using B.C.’s LNG as ship fuel can reduce global emissions

Using B.C.’s LNG as ship fuel can reduce global emissions

Climate change is a global issue. Greenhouse gases (GHGs) don’t recognize borders or legal jurisdictions, so we all need to do our part to reduce emissions.
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B.C. adds 7,900 jobs in March as losses mount across Canada

B.C. adds 7,900 jobs in March as losses mount across Canada

What happened: B.C. adds 7,900 jobs in March Why it matters: The province is running against national trends, which saw a slight decline in employment last month. B.C.
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