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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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Driverless cars, health trends steer beer sector in new direction

Driverless cars, health trends steer beer sector in new direction

While autonomous vehicles are expected to boost alcohol sales, some brewers are betting on non-alcoholic drinks
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Burgers to Beat MS set for Thursday

Burgers to Beat MS set for Thursday

Buy a Teen Burger and join in the fight to beat multiple sclerosis. On Thursday, Aug. 16 $2 from every Teen Burger sold at A&W Restaurants across Canada will be donated to the MS Society of Canada.
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B.C. government sets 15% mark-up on cannabis, starts accepting applications for retail stores

B.C. government sets 15% mark-up on cannabis, starts accepting applications for retail stores

Mark-up will be in addition to 10% excise tax, GST, PST and possibly a cost-recovery fee
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More baby boomers turning to the gig economy, but don't necessarily like it

More baby boomers turning to the gig economy, but don't necessarily like it

It’s not just millennials who are embracing the gig economy - baby boomers are too, but they don’t necessarily like it.
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Business briefs: Powell River

Business briefs: Powell River

New dance school Shoreline Dance Academy opened for its 2018/2019 season class registration earlier this month. This is the beginning of owner/artistic director Chantelle Norris’ dance entrepreneurship.
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City of Powell River works toward mobile food vendor bylaw draft

City of Powell River works toward mobile food vendor bylaw draft

Truck owner searches for parking spot
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