Archaeologists create vibrant culture picture   VIDEO    – As they brush away the dirt, archaeologists discover more about the depth and breadth of the people who inhabited the area for thousands of years.

Pair takes steps toward a greener tomorrow Emma Levez Larocque and CaroleAnn Leishman have been struggling with a question for several months: How do you get a whole community involved in making itself as sustainable as possible?

Principal's move concludes an era   VIDEO    – For the first time in more than 50 years, School District 47 will be without a Thorsell in its instructional ranks. Fred Thorsell, principal of James Thomson Elementary School, is heading to Madeira Park.

Tla'Amin First Nation fights drugs Organizers of an anti-drug forum at Tla'Amin (Sliammon) First Nation are pleased with the response.

Education exchanges industrious Soon after arriving in Canada, Australian high school teacher John Arney got together to talk shop with Don Nelson.

School district continues cochlear program School District 47 has been approved for nearly $1.4 million in the coming school year to operate the provincial outreach program for cochlear implants.

Network seeks help with distressed animals Powell River residents have an opportunity to participate in a network designed to conserve and protect marine mammals.

Terrier survives cougar attack A 15-pound terrier narrowly survived a cougar attack at the Tla'Amin (Sliammon) First Nation reserve on June 23.

Tradition stands in sand Organizers of Texada Island's silver anniversary edition of its sandcastle competition will provide a shine for youthful participants.

Around Town: July 3, 2009 What's happening Around Town this week.

Editorial cartoon: June 30, 2009 What are your thoughts on this week's cartoon?

Speak to the Peak: June 30, 2009 What's the best thing about being Canadian?

VIEWPOINT: Power projects generate benefits Now that the provincial election is over, perhaps independent power projects (IPPs) can be scrutinized with a little less emotion.

Letters to the Editor: June 30, 2009 Right to bike ~~ Meghan Hildebrand, Cranberry Street

Roses and Raspberries: June 30, 2009 Raspberries to dog owners who look off into the distance and try to make themselves invisible as their pets mess on other people's lawns. That's me honking at you and I encourage others to do the same.

EDITORIAL: Zero waste That Powell River needs to engage in a discussion about the waste its residents produce is apparent. New developments in initiatives the City of Powell River may pursue with Catalyst Paper Corporation make the public discussion more urgent.

EDITORIAL: Protecting the past Simon Fraser University archaeologists have returned for another summer of digging, uncovering the history of the Powell River area. Professors and students have embarked on the second field study in Tla'Amin (Sliammon) First Nation's traditional territory. The project is in partnership with Tla'Amin and provides the basis for documenting scientifically what the community's elders have long told in stories.

Paralympic soccer team trains to improve ranking Canada's Paralympic soccer team is working diligently to move up in world ranking in hopes of participating in the 2012 Paralympic Summer Games in London, England.

Personal touch computes Joseph McLean has a simple way of looking at technology. “At Second Flux, we put the personal back in personal computers,” he says.

Violin soloist   AUDIO    – Laura Ha of the United States was featured in the 2009 Symphony Orchestra Academy of the Pacific concert on Friday, June 26, 2009 in Evergreen Theatre at Powell River Recreation Complex. A packed house was in attendance, considered by some to be the largest audience ever for a SOAP concert. Ha and four other violinists competed in a session that was open to the public for the honour of being principal soloist in Felix Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E Minor. The competition was a new addition to the SOAP season that includes two full orchestra concerts and two faculty concerts as well as harp and percussion recitals.