Powell River Community News

Flashback: 50 years ago in Powell River

The photo above and text below were published in the Powell River News on April 2, 1970.

Apr 2, 2020 12:10 AM Read more >

Powell River doctors request residents to abide by preventative measures

Hospital undertakes preparations to deal with COVID-19 outbreak

Apr 1, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

Powell River students shine at Skills Canada regional competition

Gold medals in culinary arts and public speaking top seven-medal haul

Mar 31, 2020 11:23 AM Read more >

Powell River Board of Education briefs: March 2020

Learning Innovation Team; Five-year capital plan; BC Tripartite Education Agreement

Mar 31, 2020 10:39 AM Read more >

Let’s Talk Trash: Plastic-free dairy a simple, homemade alternative

Whether it’s as a probiotic booster, a healthy snack, or a coffee creamer, dairy products can come packaged in a whole lot of plastic. With a little imagination or some time in the kitchen, this can easily be circumnavigated.

Mar 30, 2020 12:17 PM Read more >

Powell River youth council requests infrastructure improvements

Group recommends being engaged in decision making

Mar 27, 2020 2:07 PM Read more >

Photographer brings smiles to community

Project involves photographing people on front steps of their Powell River homes

Mar 27, 2020 9:05 AM Read more >

Pandemic affects Powell River woman’s family

Monica Peckford has cousin abroad who is sick

Mar 25, 2020 5:46 PM Read more >

Let’s Talk Trash: City residents and curbside recycling

With so many aspects of our daily life recalibrating during the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be soothing to swing into the rhythm of our daily habits—anything familiar can help keep us grounded and calm these days.

Mar 25, 2020 10:31 AM Read more >

Hearts for health care campaign grows

Initiative morphs to unify and encourage Powell River

Mar 25, 2020 8:26 AM Read more >

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