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Wage increases could slow the return to normal inflation

Wage increases could slow the return to normal inflation

Employee compensation not expected to outpace annual inflation rates until 2023
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Vancouver’s Later acquired after new owner raises US$135M

Vancouver’s Later acquired after new owner raises US$135M

Acquisition deal sees Later continuing on as standalone business unit
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Developer eyes Granville Island-type project on Coquitlam waterfront

Developer eyes Granville Island-type project on Coquitlam waterfront

Fourteen years after Ryan Beedie got the OK for a waterfront community in southern Coquitlam, the well-known Metro Vancouver developer is ready to realize his vision for Fraser Mills.
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Plastic shopping bags to be eliminated at Walmart's two Tri-City stores

Plastic shopping bags to be eliminated at Walmart's two Tri-City stores

Do you frequently shop at Walmart? You may notice a big change at its Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam locations by the end of April.
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'Life-saving' device to detect opioid overdoses, alert medical services in the works by Coquitlam company

'Life-saving' device to detect opioid overdoses, alert medical services in the works by Coquitlam company

ODEN Health Solutions won $30,000 from a business competition at SFU, bringing it one step closer to potentially saving one more person's life.
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Teal vests at Port Coquitlam doors means BC Cancer Foundation is knocking

Teal vests at Port Coquitlam doors means BC Cancer Foundation is knocking

The brightly coloured canvassers are going to Port Coquitlam homes to build awareness about the foundation, as well as its monthly donor program.
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Coquitlam Public Library issues seven layoff notices, cuts hours for up to 15 staff

Coquitlam Public Library issues seven layoff notices, cuts hours for up to 15 staff

Layoff notices and shift cutbacks at the Coquitlam Public Library to make up for $177,000 shortfall, the executive director says.
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Lululemon ups growth projection, aims to double 2021 revenue by 2026

Lululemon ups growth projection, aims to double 2021 revenue by 2026

A new trade-in and resale program is set to launch in the U.S. April 22
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Coquitlam's new EDI manager aims for 'a culture of safety and belonging'

Coquitlam's new EDI manager aims for 'a culture of safety and belonging'

Manisha Dutta started at Coquitlam City Hall last week as manager of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI).
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Canada could see 10-fold increase in registered crypto-trading platforms

Canada could see 10-fold increase in registered crypto-trading platforms

If you aren't buying cryptocurrency directly into a digital wallet, chances are your crypto assets fall under securities regulations.
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