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PROWLS: Rescue of the Week

PROWLS: Rescue of the Week

Hummingbird feeds on sugar water during recovery
Community brief: Powell River brewing company supports wildlife society

Community brief: Powell River brewing company supports wildlife society

Townsite Brewing general manager Chloe Smith [left] recently presented members of Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society (PROWLS) with a cheque for $500. The beer-making business ran an in-house fundraiser for PROWLS throughout the month of May.
Cohousing developers seek farmland in Powell River area

Cohousing developers seek farmland in Powell River area

Hearthstone Village plans multigenerational housing and farming cooperative
Beach cleanup near Powell River uncovers learning opportunities

Beach cleanup near Powell River uncovers learning opportunities

Tracking device found by students leads to scientific discoveries
Heart of the Matter: Eight ways to increase your emotional intelligence

Heart of the Matter: Eight ways to increase your emotional intelligence

Have heard the term “emotional intelligence” before? Emotional intelligence is the way in which a person identifies and manages their own emotions, as well as how they react to the emotions and actions of others.
Let's Talk Trash: Dealing with pet and food waste

Let's Talk Trash: Dealing with pet and food waste

Even cute pets poop. The inglorious part of pet ownership involves managing our pet’s waste, and while many products on the market claim to help mitigate Fido’s environmental impact, there are still very few that go the distance.
Around Town: Community listings

Around Town: Community listings

Don't miss this week Thursday, June 14 PRISMA Gala Grand Opening Concert Enjoy a selection of everything PRISMA has to offer: guest artists in ensembles and as soloists, and of course the full PRISMA Festival Orchestra.
Community brief: Powell River Kings host fundraiser

Community brief: Powell River Kings host fundraiser

More than 100 Powell River Kings supporters, including Verne Kinley [left], and several team volunteers, including Julie Livingstone [right], were in attendance at a successful Powell River Kings Burger and Beer fundraising event held at Carlson Comm
Children with special needs struggle for education

Children with special needs struggle for education

The calls and emails arrive with distressing frequency. Karen Nordquist does her best to respond, but it’s a daunting task. “I’m a volunteer, but this is a full-time job for me,” she said. “I couldn’t even begin to make a dent in the need.
Studying abroad promotes learning and friendship

Studying abroad promotes learning and friendship

Powell River student prepares for year of school in Czech Republic