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Canada’s recreational cannabis market could hold key to future medicines

Canada’s recreational cannabis market could hold key to future medicines

Research and development at leading Canadian cannabis companies could refocus approaches to medical treatment
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COLUMN: Networking without fear

COLUMN: Networking without fear

Tips for both introverts and extroverts
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FortisBC natural gas rates to remain low for the rest of the year

FortisBC natural gas rates to remain low for the rest of the year

FortisBC has received approval from the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) to maintain the cost of gas for its natural gas customers. As of Oct. 1 FortisBC customers will see no change to the cost of natural gas on their bill.
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Powell River brewery receives national business award

Powell River brewery receives national business award

Organization recognizes Townsite Brewing for excellence at gala event
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Ensuring documents are in order is a gift to loved ones

Ensuring documents are in order is a gift to loved ones

One of the most important and caring things you can do for yourself and your loved ones is to prepare in advance for a time when you may not be able to express your own needs and wishes.
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Apple unveils premium iPhone XS, health features for watch

Apple unveils premium iPhone XS, health features for watch

Apple unveiled three new iPhones on Wednesday in a bid to bolster its spot in the premium smartphone market, along with an upgraded smartwatch that takes electrocardiograms and detects falls.
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Powell River job seekers benefit from service shift

Powell River job seekers benefit from service shift

Eligibility requirements change for government programs
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B.C. cannabis consumers may face 10% provincial pot tax

B.C. cannabis consumers may face 10% provincial pot tax

Revenue from levy will be needed to offset costs to cities and towns of legalization, Union of B.C. Municipalities president says
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B.C.'s labour shortage likely to last 10 years: BDC

B.C.'s labour shortage likely to last 10 years: BDC

Business Development Bank of Canada says nearly half of B.C. employers have had difficulty hiring workers in the past year
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City of Powell River and Community Futures partner for storefront makeovers

City of Powell River and Community Futures partner for storefront makeovers

Businesses eligible for improvements
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