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Group in Powell River rallies for trees on Vancouver Island

Group in Powell River rallies for trees on Vancouver Island

Event held to support protesters involved in Fairy Creek blockade
Powell River Festival of the Performing Arts adapts to COVID protocols

Powell River Festival of the Performing Arts adapts to COVID protocols

Cultural event has different look for 2021; live-streaming concerts to come
Let’s Talk Trash: Recycling and reducing delivery packaging

Let’s Talk Trash: Recycling and reducing delivery packaging

When it comes to delivery packaging, there are a few materials that are not recyclable through local depots, namely: envelopes with bubble wrap interiors but paper exteriors, and any foam (polystyrene) that is “squishy” (like packing peanuts, thin sheets of foam and sometimes solid blocks of foam).
North Island-Powell River MP continues hosting virtual town hall meetings

North Island-Powell River MP continues hosting virtual town hall meetings

Rural residents can register to participate via Zoom
Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society attempts to save saw-whet owl

Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society attempts to save saw-whet owl

PROWLS: Rescue of the week
Kicking the Clutter: How to become a self-motivator

Kicking the Clutter: How to become a self-motivator

Ranka Burzan owns a professional organizing company based in Powell River and has written several books on reducing clutter and becoming more organized
FireSmart program continuing in Powell River region

FireSmart program continuing in Powell River region

qathet Regional District receives funding for a fifth year
Claims about COVID-19 restrictions on flyers distributed in Powell River untrue: RCMP

Claims about COVID-19 restrictions on flyers distributed in Powell River untrue: RCMP

Police advise that coronavirus restrictions will still be in place and are not being lifted
Bus outfitted with overdose awareness sign in Powell River

Bus outfitted with overdose awareness sign in Powell River

Image on BC Transit vehicle designed to create awareness about the opioid crisis and impact on families in the qathet region
Three Powell River projects receive provincial funding

Three Powell River projects receive provincial funding

BC provides $1.4 million to infrastructure upgrades