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VIDEO: The Queen's broadcast to the UK and Commonwealth

VIDEO: The Queen's broadcast to the UK and Commonwealth

This is the full text of the message from the Queen's broadcast on Sunday, April 5, 2020. The Queen's broadcast to the UK and Commonwealth I am speaking to you at what I know is an increasingly challenging time.
PROWLS: Rescue of the week

PROWLS: Rescue of the week

Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society helps cedar waxwing toward happy ending
Building soil and healthy gardens in Powell River

Building soil and healthy gardens in Powell River

Adding ingredients and words of support can help
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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