Powell River Community News

PROWLS: Rescue of the week

Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society helps barn swallow reunite with family

Oct 25, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

Seniors association in Powell River presents cheque to fundraiser winner

Senior Citizens Association of BC Branch 49 fundraising director Marlene Gosgnach [right] recently presented Powell River resident Gladys Raven with a cheque for winning the annual Cranberry Seniors Centre fundraiser.

Oct 24, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

Lifelong interest drives model railway project in Powell River

Fondness for trains leads to outdoor display

Oct 23, 2020 11:00 AM Read more >

Health-care workers in Powell River gear up for flu season

This year expected to be busier than usual

Oct 22, 2020 3:12 PM Read more >

First sitting of new Tla’amin Nation government slated for October 23

New hegus and eight legislators make up new council

Oct 22, 2020 12:18 PM Read more >

Savary Island residents covet improved road

Islanders request with medivac access from qathet Regional District

Oct 21, 2020 4:19 PM Read more >

Rare ‘blue moon’ to appear on Halloween this year

The year 2020 has brought many surprises and this year’s Halloween is no different. A rare “blue full moon” will be appearing on Halloween night this year.

Oct 21, 2020 12:10 PM Read more >

Let’s Talk Trash: Heating rebates increase energy efficiency

Nothing is so quintessentially west coast in the winter as cuddling up on the couch with a book next to a roaring fire. The dreamy picture can go up in (black) smoke, however, when we notice how inefficiently our wood stove is burning.

Oct 21, 2020 7:05 AM Read more >

Tla’amin Nation adds child care spaces

Two projects underway to provide care for children

Oct 20, 2020 4:43 PM Read more >

Powell River teachers put out election request

Association wants commitments from Powell River-Sunshine Coast candidates

Oct 19, 2020 1:46 PM Read more >

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