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"The background checks and
the red tape we went through to get a
licence to retail this stuff, even though
we have to buy it off the government,
was absolutely incredible"
–p.36
COVER AND TOP: TALLULAH; TOP RIGHT: PAUL JOSEPH; BOTTOM RIGHT: JEREMY KORESKI
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Rough Trades
At construction sites throughout B.C., female tradespeople
still find themselves vastly outnumbered by men. By
helping women succeed, their male colleagues and the
construction industry have much to gain by Roberta Staley
Stirring the Pot
With cannabis drinks due to become legal
this fall, the B.C. marijuana and liquor indus-
tries are approaching the new market with
hope and skepticism by Nathan Caddell
Take One
With the Team
Whether you and your coworkers want to kick
back or play hard, these 10 company retreat
venues from around the province have it covered
by Nathan Caddell, Nick Rockel and Felicity Stone
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(Clockwise from left)
Electrician Emelia
Colman-Shepherd;
Donnelly Group owner
Jeff Donnelly; paddle-
boarding at Nimmo Bay
Wilderness Resort