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2018 year in review: Technology

2018 year in review: Technology

Amazon Vancouver didn’t make the short list of HQ2 contenders for Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMZN) in January, but by April the tech giant had offered the conciliatory prize of plans to expand its existing presence in the city.
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Powell River clothing store to close later this month

Powell River clothing store to close later this month

Anderson’s Men’s Wear fitted generations of residents for 64 years
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NDP seeks changes to Employment Standards Act

NDP seeks changes to Employment Standards Act

B.C. Labour Minister Harry Bains says new legislation will arrive by next spring
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Brewers guild recognizes Powell River tap room for its ambience

Brewers guild recognizes Powell River tap room for its ambience

Townsite Brewing awarded best brewery experience in province-wide competition
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Townsite Market set to open in Powell River

Townsite Market set to open in Powell River

Shopkeepers and artisans ready to welcome customers at new business hub
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Business briefs: Powell River

Business briefs: Powell River

NEW OWNERSHIP As of December 1, Melissa Sloos and Nichole Strickland are taking over ownership of Coast Fitness from Debbie Duyvesteyn.
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B.C.'s forest sector turns to Asia as U.S. market cools

B.C.'s forest sector turns to Asia as U.S. market cools

One year after leading the province's largest-ever forestry-sector delegation to Asia, B.C.
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B.C. tech sector pulling ahead of other provinces: report card

B.C. tech sector pulling ahead of other provinces: report card

Is the B.C. tech sector now the teacher’s pet? For the first time ever the West Coast tech economy has earned an A grade when compared with other provinces, according to the B.C. Technology Report Card released November 22.
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Meet Michael Tan, the man in charge of the government’s pot sales in B.C.

Meet Michael Tan, the man in charge of the government’s pot sales in B.C.

Before Michael Tan was hired to oversee cannabis sales for the B.C. government, he borrowed a hoodie from his 17-year-old son and stood outside a Vancouver pot shop.
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Canadian inflation 'bit of a surprise': Economists

Canadian inflation 'bit of a surprise': Economists

Canada's latest inflation numbers show economic stability but come as a surprise, say economists. "A bit of a surprise on the headline, but some volatility is to be expected," wrote TD senior economist James Marple in a note to investors.
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