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Whale sightings increase in waters around Powell River

Whale sightings increase in waters around Powell River

Upper Sunshine Coast offers opportunities to view marine mammals
Friday Flex: Training consistency maintains fitness level

Friday Flex: Training consistency maintains fitness level

We’ve all heard the phrase “use it or lose it” and as cliché as it may be, it is true. It may also be cliché to talk about consistency in our workout schedule when summer rolls around, but I’m going to nonetheless.
Texada Island Sandcastle Weekend returns for 34th year

Texada Island Sandcastle Weekend returns for 34th year

Popular event brings eclectic mix of outdoor fun
Around Powell River: Community listings

Around Powell River: Community listings

Don’t miss this month: FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 Fun in the sun Family Place presents Fun in the Sun from 10:30 am to 12 pm at Willingdon Beach.
Heart of the Matter: Dreaming of ‘Catwalk’

Heart of the Matter: Dreaming of ‘Catwalk’

When I was around 11 or 12, there was this television show I loved to watch called Catwalk . It was about this group of teenagers who had formed a band and were trying to get a record deal and make it big.
Community brief: Art lovers tour Texada Island

Community brief: Art lovers tour Texada Island

Potter Danusia Kusmierek [right] was one of 20 artists who welcomed visitors, including Sharon Scott, at the recent Texada Artists Studio Tour. A total of 20 artists at 13 studios were featured along the tour route.
PROWLS: Rescue of the Week

PROWLS: Rescue of the Week

Robin nestling learns to fly, eat and tell time in Powell River
Community brief: Inclusion Powell River Annual Summer Picnic

Community brief: Inclusion Powell River Annual Summer Picnic

Inclusion Powell River held its Annual Summer Picnic under the Rotary Pavilion at Willingdon Beach on Thursday, July 26.
Let's Talk Trash: Options for ‘retiring’ tires

Let's Talk Trash: Options for ‘retiring’ tires

How many tires do we go through in a lifetime? Avoiding potholes and screeching your tires will get you about 40,000 to 80,000 kilometres, which translates to a tire change every two to four years. Our tire “carma” can really add up.
Hammond street residents host block party in Powell River

Hammond street residents host block party in Powell River

Hammond Street residents recently got together to enjoy the summer sun, a barbecue and connect with their neighbours at a recent block party, complete with cello music provided by Arthur Arnold.