In the Community

Don’t miss this week Friday, August 31 International Overdose Awareness Day - Time to Remember. Time to Act. A peaceful march to Willingdon Beach leaves city hall, 6910 Duncan Street, at 6 pm.

ALL IN STEP: Members of the Clansman Pipe Band attended the inaugural Campbell River Highland Gathering recently and took home various medals. Steffan Devillieres placed first in both the Grade 4 6/8 March and 2/4 March categories.

Powell River Kings received a cheque for $7,450 as the charity of choice at the August 23 100+ Women Who Care meeting. Lori Casperie [left] presented the cheque to Rob and Cindy Villani on behalf of the membership. Contributed photo

Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society helps deer mouse recover

To compost or not to compost. That is no longer the question. The growing trend for many municipalities in BC is to offer localized composting programs, and this makes good sense for the earth and for taxes.

One-day event raises awareness of Texada camp and museum

Forest fire first responders ready to protect community and beyond

Island scenery provides inspiration

Matt and Nicki Lister, owners of Powell River’s A&W Restaurant, raised $2,795 with A&W Canada’s 10th Annual Burgers to Beat MS campaign, an event that coincided with Cruisin’ the Dub on Thursday, August 16.

What is your relationship to the word “yes”? My relationship, I must admit, is a bit challenged at times.