In the Community

Pops and bangs from fireworks are already being heard around Powell River as Halloween approaches on Wednesday, October 31. Fireworks have been part of Halloween for decades, and residents can expect a lot of them to be going off this weekend.

Blasting rock on the side of Highway 101 near Lund is being undertaken to widen the narrow stretch of road. Work started in September and will continue until mid-November. Contributed photo

Wild Ocean Whale Society hosts all ages education event

Don’t Miss this Week: Thursday, October 25 ORCA Bus On the Road with Children’s Activities (ORCA) Bus provides early-childhood fun and learning at various locations throughout City of Powell River and qathet Regional District, including from 10:30 am

Event evolves from school project to annual community activity

With auburn leaves on lawns, bats and witches adorning classroom windows and cheap sugary chocolates on every office lunchroom table, Halloween is thick as fog in the air.

Glen Northcott’s dog Dee sings along as he plays piano outside Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons’ office on Marine Avenue recently in Powell River.

Wood duckling foursome found in Powell River rehabilitate at Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre

SCHOOL LUNCH: Powell River Town Centre community investment and marketing specialist Antje Unger [centre] recently presented a cheque to Powell River Board of Education school trustees Aaron Reid [left] and Doug Skinner.

This is the perfect time of year to plant and to dig up items already growing in your garden. Confusing? Not really.