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Powell River firefighters celebrate 60 years

Powell River firefighters celebrate 60 years

International Association of Fire Fighters local observes milestones
Gymnastics club soars to new heights

Gymnastics club soars to new heights

Not-for-profit society offers new programs for all ages at updated facility
Let's Talk Trash: Clothing donations have far-reaching effects

Let's Talk Trash: Clothing donations have far-reaching effects

Even in our seaside oasis community, we are exposed to messaging encouraging us to believe more is better. Black Friday sales have crept across the border and fast fashion tempts us to treat clothing almost as if it were single use and disposable.

Student life: Career choice affects post-secondary planning

Recently, we filled out our course selection sheet. For students below grade 12, it was easy enough; we simply chose our preferred and required courses for next year and then registered them on a computer.
Horse riders promote trail awareness

Horse riders promote trail awareness

Horse-riding community requests respect and safety around equines
PROWLS: Rescue of the week

PROWLS: Rescue of the week

Lucky duck on the mend thanks to local veterinarian
Garden event highlights food security

Garden event highlights food security

Annual Seedy Saturday gathering and workshops bring growing community together
Let's Talk Trash: Trash or treasure?

Let's Talk Trash: Trash or treasure?

If you sneak a peak inside a neighbourhood trash can, you can find all manner of things.

Heart of the Matter: Lesson in reaction avoids undesirable outcome

Back in June of last year, I decided to adopt this puppy from Thailand.
Friday Flex: Will the real core please stand up?

Friday Flex: Will the real core please stand up?

Many of us conflate our “core” with the six-pack, especially since the six-pack is the upper-most abdominal muscle and can easily be felt when doing exercises that involve the core.