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By Hilary Angus, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Squamish Chief A new drink brand has hit the shelves in the Sea to Sky Corridor, and its founders already have their sights set on expansion. Troubled Water was founded by Erin Rautenstrauch of the Syilx Nation, and Kear Porttris of mixed M\u00e9tis and Chinese descent. Rautenstrauch said they wanted to develop something that is both healthy, but \u201cgives you a little bit of that afternoon pick-me-up.\u201d The drink, which Rautenstrauch described as being in the \u201cfunctional beverage\u201d category, blends a small amount of caffeine with collagen and B-complex vitamins, which she says help with collagen absorption. Rautenstrauch and Porttris launched Troubled Water just six weeks ago after about a year of development from their homes in Squamish and Victoria, respectively. They\u2019ve… <\/p>\n

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By Hilary Angus, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Squamish Chief A new drink brand has hit the shelves in the Sea to Sky Corridor, and its founders already have their sights set on expansion. Troubled Water was founded by Erin Rautenstrauch of the Syilx Nation, and Kear Porttris of mixed M\u00e9tis and Chinese descent. Rautenstrauch said they wanted to develop something that is both healthy, but \u201cgives you a little bit of that afternoon pick-me-up.\u201d The drink, which Rautenstrauch described as being in the \u201cfunctional beverage\u201d category, blends a small amount of caffeine with collagen and B-complex vitamins, which she says help with collagen absorption. Rautenstrauch and Porttris launched Troubled Water just six weeks ago after about a year of development from their homes in Squamish and Victoria, respectively. They\u2019ve... <\/p>\n

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