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Stores bank on Black Friday kick-starting Christmas retail rush

Stores bank on Black Friday kick-starting Christmas retail rush

What began as a U.S. phenomenon has become Canada’s biggest shopping extravaganza
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B.C.'s largest-ever forestry delegation to visit China, Japan, South Korea in December

B.C.'s largest-ever forestry delegation to visit China, Japan, South Korea in December

One year after leading B.C.’s largest-ever forestry-sector delegation to Asia, B.C.
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LNG, pipeline star in B.C. economic outlook

LNG, pipeline star in B.C. economic outlook

Employment will accelerate in B.C.'s north over the next couple of years, with construction of liquefied natural gas infrastructure and pipelines fuelling a boom in jobs and residential and commercial construction, according to the B.C.
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City of Powell River receives first cannabis store application

City of Powell River receives first cannabis store application

Province-owned BC Cannabis Store would be located in Town Centre Mall area
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Cannabis vaping laws frustrate entrepreneurs

Cannabis vaping laws frustrate entrepreneurs

Canada’s rules around cannabis vaping are frustrating entrepreneurs and putting consumers’ health at risk, according to those in the industry.
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More Canadians choosing Black Friday over Boxing Day for holiday deals

More Canadians choosing Black Friday over Boxing Day for holiday deals

Majority of shoppers intend to ‘buy in Canada’ this holiday season
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B.C. craft brewers growing nearly twice as fast as multinationals

B.C. craft brewers growing nearly twice as fast as multinationals

Business for B.C.’s largest brewers grew an average of 6.75 per cent
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Annual Powell River business awards function receives makeover

Annual Powell River business awards function receives makeover

Chamber of Commerce enters 24th year of recognizing local companies and entrepreneurs
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'It's Kiwi': New safety video from Air New Zealand pays homage to RUN-DMC

'It's Kiwi': New safety video from Air New Zealand pays homage to RUN-DMC

It’s Kiwi Safety features a cast of 600, including rappers, entertainers and community members
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Automation threatens 42% of B.C. jobs in coming years: business council

Automation threatens 42% of B.C. jobs in coming years: business council

Most B.C. workers shouldn’t expect advances in technology to advance their incomes in the coming years, according to research from the Business Council of B.C. (BCBC). In a Nov.
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