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Building soil and healthy gardens in Powell River

Building soil and healthy gardens in Powell River

Adding ingredients and words of support can help
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Farm in Powell River uses communal aspect to tackle challenges

Farm in Powell River uses communal aspect to tackle challenges

Regular work bee at Blueberry Commons provides educational opportunity
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Eight-year-old celebrates drive-by birthday in Powell River

Eight-year-old celebrates drive-by birthday in Powell River

DRIVE-BY BIRTHDAY: Due to social distancing restrictions enacted by federal and provincial governments, family members and friends came up with an idea to create a birthday to remember for Powell River resident Brayden Messner on March 31.
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Let’s Talk Trash: Sort it, then store it

Let’s Talk Trash: Sort it, then store it

If you find yourself doing a major spring clean of your entire house and yard, you are not alone. Well, maybe you literally are alone, but you know what we mean.
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Kicking the Clutter: How to keep your home clean and virus-free

Kicking the Clutter: How to keep your home clean and virus-free

For the last couple of months, we have all heard about coronavirus and its potential to spread throughout the world.
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Flashback: 50 years ago in Powell River

Flashback: 50 years ago in Powell River

The photo above and text below were published in the Powell River News on April 2, 1970.
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Powell River doctors request residents to abide by preventative measures

Powell River doctors request residents to abide by preventative measures

Hospital undertakes preparations to deal with COVID-19 outbreak
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Powell River students shine at Skills Canada regional competition

Powell River students shine at Skills Canada regional competition

Gold medals in culinary arts and public speaking top seven-medal haul
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Powell River Board of Education briefs: March 2020

Powell River Board of Education briefs: March 2020

Learning Innovation Team; Five-year capital plan; BC Tripartite Education Agreement
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Let’s Talk Trash: Plastic-free dairy a simple, homemade alternative

Let’s Talk Trash: Plastic-free dairy a simple, homemade alternative

Whether it’s as a probiotic booster, a healthy snack, or a coffee creamer, dairy products can come packaged in a whole lot of plastic. With a little imagination or some time in the kitchen, this can easily be circumnavigated.
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