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Let’s Talk Trash: How clean is too clean?

Let’s Talk Trash: How clean is too clean?

Never before have we been so obsessed with cleanliness. Bleached white shirts, sanitized countertops and daily showers have us calibrating to standards that were unthinkably high a century ago.
PROWLS: Rescue of the week

PROWLS: Rescue of the week

Concussed sapsuckers recover at Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society
inclusion Powell River receives $72,000 grant to fund warm room

inclusion Powell River receives $72,000 grant to fund warm room

Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons has indicated that $72,000 in funding from the province will help support safer social service delivery in Powell River.
Advocate sought for canoe route in Powell River region

Advocate sought for canoe route in Powell River region

Tourism Powell River (TPR) and a newly formed committee are working together in support of the Powell Forest Canoe Route.
Ratepayers question City of Powell River officials

Ratepayers question City of Powell River officials

Many topics covered during online meeting
Let’s Talk Trash: Wet coast moisture wicking

Let’s Talk Trash: Wet coast moisture wicking

On sunny winter days, it’s easy to stroll along the seaside forgetting all the challenges of living on the wet coast. Mouldy car seats, bloated wooden doors and damp papers in the basement are common problems where humidity is high.
PROWLS: Rescue of the week

PROWLS: Rescue of the week

Red Crossbill eats with enthusiasm while recovering at Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society
Kicking the Clutter: Profile of a perfect procrastinator

Kicking the Clutter: Profile of a perfect procrastinator

A procrastinator is a person who needlessly postpones decisions or actions regarding their life. For example, a procrastinator might constantly avoid fixing things around the house, making medical appointments or looking for a better job.
Powell River school district supports funding for trades students

Powell River school district supports funding for trades students

Board to write letter to provincial education minister
Library in Powell River hosts salmon display

Library in Powell River hosts salmon display

Coho eggs will hatch in specially built tank