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Tax on 'windfall profits' proposed for big Canadian grocers

Tax on 'windfall profits' proposed for big Canadian grocers

Among the report's 13 recommendations, the application of a windfall tax on grocery chains is contingent on whether Canada's Competition Bureau finds evidence of excess profiteering. One expert says that won't happen.
Indigenous business show Bears' Lair puts call out for budding entrepreneurs

Indigenous business show Bears' Lair puts call out for budding entrepreneurs

The TV show, which focuses on Indigenous business, has been renewed for a second season on APTN
Photos: What the heck was on that barge spotted arriving in Squamish?

Photos: What the heck was on that barge spotted arriving in Squamish?

The equipment is part of FortisBC’s Tunnel Boring Machines for the Eagle Mountain – Woodfibre Gas Pipeline Project.
99% drop in Ozempic shipments to U.S. residents after B.C. introduces restrictions

99% drop in Ozempic shipments to U.S. residents after B.C. introduces restrictions

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says there's been a 99 per cent drop in the number of online Ozempic prescriptions filled by Americans from pharmacies in that province since it introduced regulations to protect the local supply for diabete
Caileigh Koppang wins second straight Phat Wednesdays race

Caileigh Koppang wins second straight Phat Wednesdays race

Koppang has yet to miss a podium on one of Whistler's favourite local circuits
Squamish Valley's Shovelnose Creek wildfire still not officially out

Squamish Valley's Shovelnose Creek wildfire still not officially out

Despite cooler weather, fire ban continues for Sea to Sky.
Safety alert: Vancouver Coastal Health warns of health risk in olive oil products

Safety alert: Vancouver Coastal Health warns of health risk in olive oil products

The retailer did not meet the food safety standards to "eliminate harmful bacteria that can cause illness, including foodborne botulism."
Newest Bowen road recognizes influential Islander

Newest Bowen road recognizes influential Islander

Hayes Road, named for well known Islander Piers Hayes, is now officially on the Bowen map
Squamish's Marine Access: Interim parking solution and future boat launch locations considered

Squamish's Marine Access: Interim parking solution and future boat launch locations considered

Blocks 45, 46A, Darrell Bay, and Site B explored as potential future boat launch sites in Squamish. Upgrades to current launch also under consideration.
Video: Kittens and cats in peril rescued from Richmond industrial site

Video: Kittens and cats in peril rescued from Richmond industrial site

Eight cats have been rescued from the unsafe industrial area but at least five remain.
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