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Volunteering changes with the times

Volunteering changes with the times

National Volunteer Week shines spotlight on public service and community involvement

Heart of the Matter: Finding romance

When you think about the way you prefer to be approached by your partner and the way you approach your partner, do you have an idea of how you like to feel? When we were young, we were often fed romantic fairytales of happily ever after, so it is no
Let's Talk Trash: Stop illegal dumping

Let's Talk Trash: Stop illegal dumping

It’s spring and the sun is starting to shine. You head out to explore some trails in the backwoods during one of our sunbursts and come across a drenched mattress covered in drywall, broken toys and diapers.

Around Town: Community Listings

Here is what is happening Around Town this week and beyond: FRIDAY Westview Baptist Church hosts a free community mac and cheese dinner from 5-7 pm on Friday, April 21, at the church, 3676 Joyce Avenue.

Earth Month: Volunteer for a healthier planet

We all appreciate the work volunteers do in our community. Volunteerism is what gives us a vibrant social landscape, a varied music and arts culture, animal protection, rural emergency and fire service and, of course, much more.
Earth Month festival in Lund honours planet

Earth Month festival in Lund honours planet

Music, workshops and crafts highlight event
Lang Creek Native Plant Garden showcases native species

Lang Creek Native Plant Garden showcases native species

Gardeners volunteers gear up for spring
BC Career Development Association recognizes employment director Lyn Adamson

BC Career Development Association recognizes employment director Lyn Adamson

Organization's leader credits team for helping earn provincial honour
Life rolls on without four wheels

Life rolls on without four wheels

Environmental conscience promotes some residents to go without a car
Climate Action Powell River connects with Earth Month goals

Climate Action Powell River connects with Earth Month goals

Society maintains long-term vision for community