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Let’s Talk Trash: Familiarity breeds liking

Let’s Talk Trash: Familiarity breeds liking

Why do we hold greater affection for some people and animals? Most likely there is a relationship, a familiarity. You have a story together that connects you and, one would hope, it’s an overall story whose chapters you want to keep co-authoring.
Longtime Powell River hockey volunteer stepping down at end of season

Longtime Powell River hockey volunteer stepping down at end of season

Life will change after three decades
Daylight Saving Time starts this weekend

Daylight Saving Time starts this weekend

Residents are reminded to turn their clocks ahead one hour this weekend when Daylight Saving Time goes into effect. Daylight Saving (DST) begin on Sunday, March 8 at 3 a.m. and continue until Sunday, Nov. 1 at 2 a.m. PDT this year.
Flashback: 50 years ago in Powell River

Flashback: 50 years ago in Powell River

The photo above and articles below were published in the Powell River News on March 5, 1970 Cats on Michigan are nuisance say residents Cats are becoming a nuisance in the Michigan Avenue area and a spokesman presented a brief asking council to limit
Powell River childcare study reveals shortage of spaces

Powell River childcare study reveals shortage of spaces

In-depth review has been conducted; report is being finalized
Powell River community group addresses elder abuse

Powell River community group addresses elder abuse

Session held for seniors to outline the problem
qathet Regional District renews FireSmart program

qathet Regional District renews FireSmart program

Program offers free home and property wildfire hazard assessments
Health tips from SmartMom available to pregnant women in Powell River

Health tips from SmartMom available to pregnant women in Powell River

Information sent straight to participants’ phones by text message
Coed soccer tournament in Powell River provides funds for school district

Coed soccer tournament in Powell River provides funds for school district

Tink Memorial Cup played in memory of Toni Marciniak
Soccer Scene: Fans turn out for Jackson Cup match in Powell River

Soccer Scene: Fans turn out for Jackson Cup match in Powell River

Fans congregated under cool but favourable skies to cheer on Powell River Villa when the local soccer club hosted a Jackson Cup match at Timberlane Park on Saturday, February 22.