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City of Powell River Council allocates funds for its share of sea walk restoration

City of Powell River Council allocates funds for its share of sea walk restoration

“I’m happy to report the $400,000 coming from the community building fund will be matched by our community forest board, who are always ever-present to help out our community in this regard.” ~ City councillor Jim Palm
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Project-based learning at qathet Regional District school instills passion in students

Project-based learning at qathet Regional District school instills passion in students

"It’s inspiring for me to see that they really are these autonomous human beings who are able to take on learning on their own.” ~ Kelly Creek Community School teacher Davis Steele
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Wild Pick, chapter five: The whale

Wild Pick, chapter five: The whale

The life and adventures of Linda Syms, oyster farmer of Desolation Sound
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Art therapy sessions host abuse survivors in qathet region

Art therapy sessions host abuse survivors in qathet region

Artist invites local mothers to series of workshops
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Broombuster activity set to resume in qathet region; fire chief targets invasive plant

Broombuster activity set to resume in qathet region; fire chief targets invasive plant

Plants are getting ready to come into bloom, which is the ideal time for cutting
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Let’s Talk Trash: A tree’s story

Let’s Talk Trash: A tree’s story

As we learn to truly see nature, we may cross over into the understanding that we are a part of it
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Drinking water ban lifted at qathet region school

Drinking water ban lifted at qathet region school

Kelly Creek Community School’s arsenic levels below limit
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Banner dropping in qathet Regional District part of initiative demanding guaranteed livable income in BC

Banner dropping in qathet Regional District part of initiative demanding guaranteed livable income in BC

"Like the child tax benefit, this one piece of legislation would make a world of difference towards eliminating poverty altogether in this country.” ~ Drena McCormack
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qathet region community notification system will be tested May 3

qathet region community notification system will be tested May 3

Emergency test planned for 1:15 pm Tuesday
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Angry red-winged blackbird heals at Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society

Angry red-winged blackbird heals at Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society

PROWLS: Rescue of the week
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