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Henderson Elementary School continues tasty tradition in Powell River

Henderson Elementary School continues tasty tradition in Powell River

Annual pancake breakfast takes place prior to holiday break
Community brief: Powell River companies host toy and food drive

Community brief: Powell River companies host toy and food drive

White LeBlanc Wealth Planners/HollisWealth and Underwriters Insurance Agencies hosted their second annual Christmas Toy and Food Drive Community Breakfast earlier this month.
Temporary shelter in Powell River houses homeless

Temporary shelter in Powell River houses homeless

20 beds available every night to accommodate people in need
Powell River and Surrey communities connect to support refugee family

Powell River and Surrey communities connect to support refugee family

Donations of clothes and toys arrive just in time for the holiday; recipient family will pay it forward
PROWLS: Rescue of the week

PROWLS: Rescue of the week

Fox sparrows receive treatment at Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society
Let's Talk Trash: Last-minute eco gifts

Let's Talk Trash: Last-minute eco gifts

Tick tock, fill the sock! The pressure of the gift-giving season may have led you to join the ranks of the last-minute shoppers. You may even be procrastinating by reading this column.
Kicking the Clutter: Five tips for recycling and reusing during the holidays

Kicking the Clutter: Five tips for recycling and reusing during the holidays

More than ever before people are making a conscious effort to recycle and reuse everything they can. That definitely includes tons of holiday decorations, wrapping paper and gifts that will never be used.
Powell River food bank releases statistics on hunger in the community

Powell River food bank releases statistics on hunger in the community

Over 1,000 residents used food bank; need has been increasing
Powell River nurses share work experiences at national conference

Powell River nurses share work experiences at national conference

Trio created a highly effective clinical support network in community
Here's how you can keep Grinch thugs from ruining the holidays

Here's how you can keep Grinch thugs from ruining the holidays

Crime Stoppers reminds you that anonymous information on any crime is gratefully accepted 24/7 during the holidays, and year-round. The program also has a list of tips to keep criminal Grinches from ruining your holidays.