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PROWLS: Rescue of the week

PROWLS: Rescue of the week

Fox sparrows receive treatment at Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society
Let's Talk Trash: Last-minute eco gifts

Let's Talk Trash: Last-minute eco gifts

Tick tock, fill the sock! The pressure of the gift-giving season may have led you to join the ranks of the last-minute shoppers. You may even be procrastinating by reading this column.
Kicking the Clutter: Five tips for recycling and reusing during the holidays

Kicking the Clutter: Five tips for recycling and reusing during the holidays

More than ever before people are making a conscious effort to recycle and reuse everything they can. That definitely includes tons of holiday decorations, wrapping paper and gifts that will never be used.
Powell River food bank releases statistics on hunger in the community

Powell River food bank releases statistics on hunger in the community

Over 1,000 residents used food bank; need has been increasing
Powell River nurses share work experiences at national conference

Powell River nurses share work experiences at national conference

Trio created a highly effective clinical support network in community
Here's how you can keep Grinch thugs from ruining the holidays

Here's how you can keep Grinch thugs from ruining the holidays

Crime Stoppers reminds you that anonymous information on any crime is gratefully accepted 24/7 during the holidays, and year-round. The program also has a list of tips to keep criminal Grinches from ruining your holidays.
Flashback: 50 years ago in Powell River

Flashback: 50 years ago in Powell River

The photo above and article below were originally published in the Powell River News on December 18, 1969 Malaspina Sea Cadets receive Nelson trophy Dwight Hall was the scene of the formal presentation Tuesday night of the Navy League of Canada Gener
Let's Talk Trash: The road to resource recovery

Let's Talk Trash: The road to resource recovery

One person’s trash is another person’s treasure. This accounts for why secondhand shops, consignment stores and restores like Habitat for Humanity are thriving. We all want a deal, and also to rid our basements and attics of clutter.
Two Powell River organizations receive community gaming grant money

Two Powell River organizations receive community gaming grant money

Curling club and inclusion Powell River to receive funds
PROWLS: Rescue of the week

PROWLS: Rescue of the week

Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society frees birds trapped by chimneys