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Health: Taming the anxious brain

Health: Taming the anxious brain

Anxiety, or extreme apprehension and worry, is a normal reaction to stress or danger, however, when worry becomes excessive or chronic it can undermine our overall health and well-being.
Powell River musicians seek band instruments for donation in Cuba

Powell River musicians seek band instruments for donation in Cuba

Senior band students to perform and gift musical equipment at Cuban schools
Friday Flex: Focus on the long game

Friday Flex: Focus on the long game

January is a time when, though it may be cliché, a lot of us hit the gym in an effort to fulfill our new year’s resolutions.
Powell River neighbours discover mutual Mayflower connection

Powell River neighbours discover mutual Mayflower connection

Vicki Tysdal and Doug Mobley share ancestor from famed voyage
Health: Find out what works and stick with it

Health: Find out what works and stick with it

At the beginning of each year many of us make resolutions to live a healthier life. We go on diets, we take out a gym membership, we set lofty goals. But many of these goals are left behind as the year continues.
Around Powell River: Community listings

Around Powell River: Community listings

Here are the events, meetings and other happenings coming up around Powell River: Thursday, January 24 On the Road with Children’s Activities (ORCA) Bus provides early-childhood fun and learning from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at Town Centre Mall, Alberni
Let's Talk Trash: Kids and food waste

Let's Talk Trash: Kids and food waste

Wasted food costs the average Canadian household $1,100 per year. While adults are certainly guilty of neglecting leftovers until they grow a mouldy beard, kids are also culprits when it comes to good food going to waste.
PROWLS: Rescue of the week

PROWLS: Rescue of the week

Wilson’s snipe hides out at Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society
Bernard the German chapter eight: The sailboat

Bernard the German chapter eight: The sailboat

The tragic tale of the giant of Desolation Sound
Cardiac health program educates and motivates Powell River participants

Cardiac health program educates and motivates Powell River participants

Brave Hearts offers rehabilitation and support for victims and at-risk patients of heart disease.