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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day raises awareness

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day raises awareness

Misuse of funds draws attention to victimization of seniors

Around Town: Community Listings

Here is what is happening Around Town this week and beyond: Friday, June 9 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: Hard-to-recycle items

Let's Talk Trash: Hard-to-recycle items

Eco-warriors might wince ever so slightly every time they walk over to a trash can.

Student Life: Pressure adds to social struggle

In life, all sorts of amazing people walk the earth: people with strengths and flaws, people with talent and people who inspire. There is individuality, but in school, also a sense of constraint; students cannot just fit into certain moulds.
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.