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Flowers evoke memories and emotions in Powell River gardener

Flowers evoke memories and emotions in Powell River gardener

They are the touchstones of my heart, says garden club member
Volunteers sew masks for inclusion Powell River workers

Volunteers sew masks for inclusion Powell River workers

Shortage of personal protective equipment spurs creativity
How to apply for B.C.'s COVID-19 rental subsidy

How to apply for B.C.'s COVID-19 rental subsidy

Applications are now being accepted for the B.C. government’s pandemic rental subsidy. The program was rolled out as a part of B.C.’s response to hundreds of thousands of COVID-19 related job losses hammering the economy.
Let’s Talk Trash: Zero waste your veggie garden

Let’s Talk Trash: Zero waste your veggie garden

Ready or not, and we’ll assume you’re the former, spring has sprung! All the green thumbs out there have been twitching for some time, and new ones are tentatively joining the ranks as we are all more prone to contemplating local resilience these day
Powell River boy delivers message of hope

Powell River boy delivers message of hope

Grade three student wants to bring smiles to faces
Who's doing your hair, Powell River?

Who's doing your hair, Powell River?

Should you cut your hair during the pandemic? How about colouring? Some would say to embrace the growth, document it even.
First responders recognize health care workers in Powell River (VIDEO)

First responders recognize health care workers in Powell River (VIDEO)

SHOWING APPRECIATION: A procession of police, fire and ambulance vehicles from throughout the region did a procession around Powell River General Hospital on April 8 with sirens sounding in recognition of the efforts being made by the community’s hea
Flashback: 50 years ago in Powell River

Flashback: 50 years ago in Powell River

The photo above and article below were published in the Powell River News on April 9, 1970.
Visitors asked to postpone visits to Powell River area

Visitors asked to postpone visits to Powell River area

Regional emergency operations centre makes request
Easter Bunny declared an ‘essential service’ in B.C. as premier makes ‘special eggs-emption’

Easter Bunny declared an ‘essential service’ in B.C. as premier makes ‘special eggs-emption’

The legendary bunny can hop to it, despite orders for B.C. residents not to travel right now