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Let’s Talk Trash: Halloween waste audit

Let’s Talk Trash: Halloween waste audit

Creativity was the name of the game this All Hallow’s Eve. Households delivered treats down chutes, neighbours dropped off gifts to each other and friends exchanged costumes.
PROWLS: Rescue of the week

PROWLS: Rescue of the week

Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society arranges additional care for eaglet
Daylight saving time ends early Sunday morning

Daylight saving time ends early Sunday morning

Everyone is reminded to turn their clocks back one hour before they go to sleep on Saturday night as Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. Most smartphones and computers will automatically change, but don’t forget your microwaves or manual clocks.
Assumption School supports food bank in Powell River

Assumption School supports food bank in Powell River

COVID-19 changes annual event
Powell River residents can burn yard waste during November

Powell River residents can burn yard waste during November

Backyard fires permitted if conditions followed
BCCDC offers tips on Halloween safety

BCCDC offers tips on Halloween safety

The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is urging all ghouls and goblins to keep safe this Halloween by following some basic COVID-19 safety tips when celebrating.
Let’s Talk Trash: An ocean of plastic

Let’s Talk Trash: An ocean of plastic

You probably have to be living under a rock, next to a piece of Styrofoam, not to have heard of ocean plastic pollution.
Poppy season and Remembrance Day ceremony in Powell River affected by COVID-19

Poppy season and Remembrance Day ceremony in Powell River affected by COVID-19

Legion makes changes due to pandemic
Red-backed shrike spotted in Powell River neighbourhood

Red-backed shrike spotted in Powell River neighbourhood

Bird sighting a first in Canada
Children's activity bus program relaunches in Powell River

Children's activity bus program relaunches in Powell River

Return includes adjustments due to COVID-19