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Kamloops cannabis store had 800 customers on first day of legalization

Kamloops cannabis store had 800 customers on first day of legalization

Online sales topped 9,100 orders
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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
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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.
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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
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Canada’s largest pulp producer acquires Catalyst

Canada’s largest pulp producer acquires Catalyst

Mayor confident Powell River mill will continue to operate
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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
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Entrepreneurial ecosystem thrives in Lund

Entrepreneurial ecosystem thrives in Lund

Business owners create products and hub for local, Powell River and online customers
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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.
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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
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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
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