Powell River Community News

Friday Flex: Are you suffering from text neck?

Have you heard of text neck? Most of us have at least a mobile phone, if not also a tablet or e-reader. And many of us spend a great deal of time looking down at these devices.

Oct 18, 2019 12:10 AM Read more >

Lottery dream turns to reality for Powell River resident

Ken Jorgensen wins $675,000 in Set for Life sweepstakes

Oct 16, 2019 5:07 PM Read more >

Caroline Visser takes command of Powell River army cadet corps

Acting commander assumes role for the next three years

Oct 16, 2019 3:06 PM Read more >

Flashback: 50 years ago in Powell River

The photo above and article below were published in the Powell River News on October 16, 1969.

Oct 16, 2019 9:00 AM Read more >

Let's Talk Trash: Used clothing, trick or treat?

As you ponder your alter-ego costume in the coming weeks, visiting your Powell River area thrift store might be high on your list of go-tos for supplies.

Oct 15, 2019 7:00 AM Read more >

PROWLS: Rescue of the week

Construction crew alerts Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society about a baby raccoon

Oct 13, 2019 7:00 AM Read more >

Rotary Club of Powell River donates to Brave Hearts program

HEARTY DONATION: Rotary Club of Powell River recently donated $1,200 to the Brave Hearts program for 10 new heart-rate monitors for its participants.

Oct 12, 2019 7:00 PM Read more >

Save money by composting, Powell River; it’s easier than you think

A little bit of effort to compost properly can produce great fertilizer for plants

Oct 12, 2019 7:00 AM Read more >

The Cougar Lady Chronicles, chapter 6: The war years

The life and times of Nancy Crowther, Cougar Queen of Okeover Inlet

Oct 11, 2019 12:00 PM Read more >

Hey, try not to poison your family on Thanksgiving, says BCCDC

Experts with the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) are reminding all home chefs to thoroughly cook their turkey this Thanksgiving weekend and throughout the upcoming holiday season.

Oct 9, 2019 10:41 AM Read more >

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