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Let’s Talk Trash: Zero waste your veggie garden

Let’s Talk Trash: Zero waste your veggie garden

Ready or not, and we’ll assume you’re the former, spring has sprung! All the green thumbs out there have been twitching for some time, and new ones are tentatively joining the ranks as we are all more prone to contemplating local resilience these day
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Powell River boy delivers message of hope

Powell River boy delivers message of hope

Grade three student wants to bring smiles to faces
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Who's doing your hair, Powell River?

Who's doing your hair, Powell River?

Should you cut your hair during the pandemic? How about colouring? Some would say to embrace the growth, document it even.
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First responders recognize health care workers in Powell River (VIDEO)

First responders recognize health care workers in Powell River (VIDEO)

SHOWING APPRECIATION: A procession of police, fire and ambulance vehicles from throughout the region did a procession around Powell River General Hospital on April 8 with sirens sounding in recognition of the efforts being made by the community’s hea
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Flashback: 50 years ago in Powell River

Flashback: 50 years ago in Powell River

The photo above and article below were published in the Powell River News on April 9, 1970.
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Visitors asked to postpone visits to Powell River area

Visitors asked to postpone visits to Powell River area

Regional emergency operations centre makes request
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Easter Bunny declared an ‘essential service’ in B.C. as premier makes ‘special eggs-emption’

Easter Bunny declared an ‘essential service’ in B.C. as premier makes ‘special eggs-emption’

The legendary bunny can hop to it, despite orders for B.C. residents not to travel right now
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Kicking the Clutter: What kind of procrastinator are you?

Kicking the Clutter: What kind of procrastinator are you?

Part three: The productive procrastinator
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Powell River resident uses hearts to raise funds for food bank

Powell River resident uses hearts to raise funds for food bank

Organizer of charitable event uses previous materials for fundraiser
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Dual credit students in Powell River to receive credentials

Dual credit students in Powell River to receive credentials

Vancouver Island University assists learners through COVID-19 pandemic
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