In the Community

ALL SMILES: $5689 worth of Smile Cookies were sold at Tim Hortons in Powell River during the Canadian restaurant chain’s recent campaign supporting local charities; the total was a record for Powell River.

We love to be surrounded by beauty, and on the west coast of BC it is in abundant supply everywhere we look in the form of mountain vistas, lush forests and burnt orange sunsets.

Flu shots now available and are free in many cases

Amelia Gordon graduated with a degree and now practices in Canberra, Australia

Is there a dog, a cat, or even a rat-shaped hole in your heart? On Nov.9, the BC SPCA will have a province-wide adoption promotion that will include dogs, cats, kittens, puppies, rats and guinea pigs.

Black-headed grosbeak surprises Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society members

Porpoises put on a show for passengers on a BC Ferries sailing from Comox to Powell River on Monday, October 28. The marine mammals appeared off the starboard side of Salish Eagle during the late afternoon crossing. Contributed video

The life and times of Nancy Crowther, Cougar Queen of Okeover Inlet

Residents reminded to prevent buildup of potentially deadly gas

Carving serves as a greeting for all who attend or visit the school