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Vancouver Island University trades enhance first nation workforce

Vancouver Island University trades enhance first nation workforce

Tla’amin Nation and university respond to gap in provincial skilled-labour force
Visiting cyclists appreciate Powell River area trails

Visiting cyclists appreciate Powell River area trails

Mountain biking plays increasing role in local tourism industry
Project studies chronic pain

Project studies chronic pain

Two-year investigation focuses on increasing awareness and access to resources

Around Town: Community Listings

Here is what is happening Around Town this week and beyond: Friday, June 2 Kelly Creek Garden Market takes place from 5-7 pm on Fridays at Kelly Creek Community Church grounds. Features include local produce, baking, crafts and live music.
Let's Talk Trash: Plastic varieties cause confusion

Let's Talk Trash: Plastic varieties cause confusion

Even if you diligently avoid bringing single-use, plastic to-go coffee cups and plastic utensils into your household, almost inevitably they end up sneaking in through the backdoor.

Heart of the Matter: Beauty and the beast

In a famous children's story (you might have heard of it) the main characters are two people who like each other: one chases after the other and the other runs away. Then there is an “uh-oh,” and the chaser becomes sick of chasing and goes away.
Student first to earn degree from Powell River college campus

Student first to earn degree from Powell River college campus

Virtual learning experience creates unique opportunity for Shauna Andrews
Cranberry Community Hall association plans diamond jubilee

Cranberry Community Hall association plans diamond jubilee

Grants enable Powell River’s first suburb to host fitting birthday celebration

Student Life: Distractions and work ethic

We all become distracted, especially if we are doing something we have no interest in. A number of things can be a cause for distraction: friends, for example. We have all been that friend at least once, at a time when we just cannot focus.

Around Town: Community Listings

Here is what is happening Around Town this week and beyond: Starts Friday, May 26 Lund Shellfish Festival takes place from 5-9 pm on Friday, 10 am-11 pm on Saturday, and 8 am-5 pm on Sunday at Lund Harbour.