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Coworking and collaboration space now under development in Powell River

Coworking and collaboration space now under development in Powell River

Coastline Colab will provide opportunity for budding entrepreneurs
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ICBC faces $400m loss as court tosses out cost-saving measure

ICBC faces $400m loss as court tosses out cost-saving measure

Court rules ICBC move unconstitutional
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What small businesses can expect from the Liberal minority government

What small businesses can expect from the Liberal minority government

Pressure on reducing credit-card interchange fees may ramp up; ban on single-use plastics may also take place
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Provincial cannabis store set to open in Powell River

Provincial cannabis store set to open in Powell River

BC Cannabis Stores will open for business in Powell River at 10 am on Wednesday, October 30, according to a media release from the BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) on Tuesday, October 22.
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B.C. government working to change cannabis retail rules

B.C. government working to change cannabis retail rules

B.C.’s solicitor general is looking to broaden what stores can sell, and to allow growers to sell direct to consumers
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Second wave of legal cannabis in Canada could yield sobering surprises

Second wave of legal cannabis in Canada could yield sobering surprises

A Conservative government could shake up regulatory regime with changes to laws
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Cannabis retailers battle regulations, black market

Cannabis retailers battle regulations, black market

Fewer legal marijuana products being sold in British Columbia than anywhere else in Canada
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Real estate market in Powell River shows decrease in September sales

Real estate market in Powell River shows decrease in September sales

Limited inventory cited as a cause for drop in sales
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qathet Regional District director speaks out about bill that limits residences on ALR lands

qathet Regional District director speaks out about bill that limits residences on ALR lands

More than one residence requires Agricultural Land Commission approval
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Employment sinks in B.C. with 8,400 jobs lost in September

Employment sinks in B.C. with 8,400 jobs lost in September

What happened: Jobs in B.C. declined significantly on a monthly basis Why it matters: The province and the nation were on different paths in terms of jobs growth last month B.C.
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