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Powell River Board of Education briefs

Powell River Board of Education briefs

Approves applied mental health and wellness courses; Supports path plan between Townsite and Westview; Forecasts $34.7 million budget; Outlines capital projects
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Let’s Talk Trash: Whose land is it?

Let’s Talk Trash: Whose land is it?

We live lives of relative luxury compared with generations past, but this comes at a cost, both to the earth and to us.
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WorkBC looks to connect employers and job seekers at qathet region job fair

WorkBC looks to connect employers and job seekers at qathet region job fair

"We have many job seekers, like people affected by the curtailment at the Catalyst Paper Tis’kwat mill, looking at how their skills are transferable within the local economy." ~ Brodie D’Angio, manager, WorkBC Centre Powell River
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Federal Green Party leader visits qathet region as part of cross-country reconnection tour

Federal Green Party leader visits qathet region as part of cross-country reconnection tour

Party looks at direction as part of a rebuilding process
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City council votes for connector between Powell River Recreation Complex and Brooks Secondary School

City council votes for connector between Powell River Recreation Complex and Brooks Secondary School

Grant application for multi-use path receives approval
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Birchbark biting art piece given to qathet Métis Nation

Birchbark biting art piece given to qathet Métis Nation

“We look forward to safekeeping this beautiful art piece and amplifying the importance of Indigenous art forms." ~ qathet Métis Nation president Tabatha Berggren
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Dazed spotted towhee recovers at Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society

Dazed spotted towhee recovers at Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society

PROWLS: Rescue of the week
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Volunteering for Better at Home/inclusion Powell River service ‘fills’ woman up

Volunteering for Better at Home/inclusion Powell River service ‘fills’ woman up

April 24 to 30 is National Volunteer Week across Canada
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Powell River Accordion Fest will feature instrument’s versatility

Powell River Accordion Fest will feature instrument’s versatility

“The types of genres we are playing are not what people usually think of first when they think of accordion.” ~ Karina Inkster, festival co-director
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Hospice society fundraiser in qathet region stays virtual

Hospice society fundraiser in qathet region stays virtual

Annual Walk, Run and Hike for Hospice starts next month
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