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Powell River Firefighters place third in Vancouver stair-climbing competition

Powell River Firefighters place third in Vancouver stair-climbing competition

Funds also raised for BC Lung Association
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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 February 26, 1970.
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Let’s Talk Trash: Single-use planet?

Let’s Talk Trash: Single-use planet?

We all know that nothing lasts forever. The long hot days of summer fade into the dark of winter. Treasured belongings break. Beloved pets pass on. Despite all this, we sometimes seem to live like the earth’s resources are never-ending.
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PROWLS: Rescue of the week

PROWLS: Rescue of the week

Four juncos recover at Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society
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Powell River-based committee pleased with new BC Ferries route to Vancouver Island

Powell River-based committee pleased with new BC Ferries route to Vancouver Island

Texada Islanders now have a direct connection with Comox terminal
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Amarok Society co-founder visits Powell River for presentation

Amarok Society co-founder visits Powell River for presentation

Innovative teaching method changes lives by imparting knowledge to multiple children through mothers
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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 February 19, 1970.
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Whale rescue training exercise draws crowd in Powell River (VIDEO)

Whale rescue training exercise draws crowd in Powell River (VIDEO)

Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Wild Ocean Whale Society practise marine mammal refloatation at Willingdon Beach
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Texada Island resident chosen as community sponsor for new ferry

Texada Island resident chosen as community sponsor for new ferry

Sandy McCormick one of two individuals to receive honour for Island-class vessel
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Healthy Living: What is love?

Healthy Living: What is love?

Love doesn’t need a day but we, in the western world, have assigned it one: Valentine’s Day. Is Valentine’s Day a manifestation of love? Probably not.
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