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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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Talent show at qathet region school highlights performances from all grades

Talent show at qathet region school highlights performances from all grades

“Some of the students who have been on our Edgehill talent show have gone on to do quite well at other schools. We’re very proud of them.” ~ Dave McMaster, Edgehill Elementary School teacher
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Wild Pick, chapter four: The voyage

Wild Pick, chapter four: The voyage

The life and adventures of Linda Syms, oyster farmer of Desolation Sound
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Hiker set to tackle Sunshine Coast Trail to raise funds for Powell River Hospice Society

Hiker set to tackle Sunshine Coast Trail to raise funds for Powell River Hospice Society

Walk, Run and Hike for Hospice fundraising event takes virtually from May 8 to 15. Janet Kenmuir will start a week early.
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Powell River Board of Education briefs

Powell River Board of Education briefs

Approves applied mental health and wellness courses; Supports path plan between Townsite and Westview; Forecasts $34.7 million budget; Outlines capital projects
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Let’s Talk Trash: Whose land is it?

Let’s Talk Trash: Whose land is it?

We live lives of relative luxury compared with generations past, but this comes at a cost, both to the earth and to us.
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WorkBC looks to connect employers and job seekers at qathet region job fair

WorkBC looks to connect employers and job seekers at qathet region job fair

"We have many job seekers, like people affected by the curtailment at the Catalyst Paper Tis’kwat mill, looking at how their skills are transferable within the local economy." ~ Brodie D’Angio, manager, WorkBC Centre Powell River
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Federal Green Party leader visits qathet region as part of cross-country reconnection tour

Federal Green Party leader visits qathet region as part of cross-country reconnection tour

Party looks at direction as part of a rebuilding process
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City council votes for connector between Powell River Recreation Complex and Brooks Secondary School

City council votes for connector between Powell River Recreation Complex and Brooks Secondary School

Grant application for multi-use path receives approval
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Birchbark biting art piece given to qathet Métis Nation

Birchbark biting art piece given to qathet Métis Nation

“We look forward to safekeeping this beautiful art piece and amplifying the importance of Indigenous art forms." ~ qathet Métis Nation president Tabatha Berggren
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