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Awards highlight home and garden improvements

Awards highlight home and garden improvements

Townsite Heritage Society of Powell River recognizes homeowners for restoration and gardening efforts

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Don't miss this week: Saturday, October 28 Owww! Traveling with Chronic Pain book launch Join Powell River Peak cartoonist Wendy Brown for the launch of her new book, Owww! Traveling with Chronic Pain .
Let's Talk Trash: Recycling for zombies

Let's Talk Trash: Recycling for zombies

If you have ever been overwhelmed at the thought of sorting through a hauntingly messy pile of recycling, brain scientists would not be the least bit surprised. Signs, advertisements and social media flood our senses and ask us to pay attention.

Student Life: Conforming and social status

Teens and adults are susceptible to the pressure to conform. The way we dress, the way we talk and who our friends are go along with social status.
Chief librarian resigns

Chief librarian resigns

Library board hires fourth-generation librarian to replace retiring Terry Noreault
Annual events celebrate Halloween

Annual events celebrate Halloween

Henderson Haunted House and Vale Society’s Haunted Ball follow classic All Hallows’ Eve themes

School board briefs: Releases enrolment summary; Announces international student results

Releases enrolment summary At its October 17 meeting, School District 47 announced year-to-year enrolment numbers that show an increase in full-time equivalent (FTE) funded students, which indicates a stable level of enrolment for the district, accor
Let's Talk Trash: Mushroom use grows

Let's Talk Trash: Mushroom use grows

Mushrooms from under the forest floor and tree bark are starting to peek their heads out and whisper, “Pick me, pick me.” It is that time of the year.

Heart of the Matter: The beauty of being understood

Having feelings about something and feeling like no one understands them has to be one of the most challenging things to deal with. When no one understands or even tries to understand, we can be left feeling small, frustrated or insignificant.

Around Town: Community Listings

Don't miss this week: Friday, October 20 Stylus Fantasticus Powell River Academy of Music concert series presents Stylus Fantasticus at 7:30 pm at James Hall.