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Around Powell River: Community listings

Don’t Miss this Week: Thursday, October 18 Seniors Together: Fire Prevention Seniors Together Program topic this month is Fire Prevention by Tricia Greenwood from the Powell River Fire Department, followed by catered lunch by The Convenient Chef.
Let's Talk Trash: Redefining waste as unused resources

Let's Talk Trash: Redefining waste as unused resources

What is waste, anyway? An outdated full spice jar we kick to the curb? The busted toaster we send “away?” The doll with the lazy eye we believe is not suited for the thrift store? It’s true we often seem to define waste as the things in our life we n
Student Life: Experiences guide future generations

Student Life: Experiences guide future generations

As a teen, it’s not uncommon to hear these phrases: “It’s only for three years,” or “Look at the bigger picture,” and “None of that will matter after high school.
Chef secrets to cleaning stinky onion hands

Chef secrets to cleaning stinky onion hands

One of the biggest complaints I hear in regards to prepping fresh ingredients like garlic and onions is how odours from these ingredients tend to linger on your hands.
Cycling initiative continues year-round in Powell River

Cycling initiative continues year-round in Powell River

GoByBike launches first autumn bike to work and school campaign
War hero who resided in Powell River receives tribute

War hero who resided in Powell River receives tribute

Memorial stone unveiled in Scotland honours John MacGregor VC
PROWLS: Rescue of the week

PROWLS: Rescue of the week

Determined robin overcomes severe neck strain at Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society
It takes skill to exploit October gardening conditions

It takes skill to exploit October gardening conditions

Mid-October is an interesting time of year in the Canadian garden.
Community brief: National Fire Prevention Week

Community brief: National Fire Prevention Week

DRIVING VIEW: Powell River Fire Rescue coordinator and public educator Tricia Greenwood helps Henry Newman, five, get a view from the driver’s seat.
Powell River General Hospital marks quarter century at current location

Powell River General Hospital marks quarter century at current location

Celebration recognizes legacy of community health care