In the Community

Couple takes turns as caregiver to overcome multiple diagnoses

Don't miss this week: Friday, September 1 Sunshine Music Festival concert by donation A pre-festival show at Cranberry Community Hall features Sunshine Music Festival 2017 artists Desirée Dawson, Ken Dunn and Anna Green.

Ever wonder why some items you try to recycle are turned away? If you crave an answer deeper than, “Because the guidebook says so,” keep reading.

Powell River area can expect increase in opioid deaths, says medical health officer

Arts school has become cultural hub over the past four decades

Unique relationship benefits everyone involved in education throughout Powell River region

In my last article, I talked about boundaries: how we all have them; how they are ours to maintain; and how sometimes there are “soft no” situations while other moments require a “hard no.

Don't miss this week: Saturday, August 26 No Sound Like We, a day of experimental music and art takes place at Lund Gazebo starting at 12 pm with camping for the night available.

Do you use a travel mug? Do you have one but often forget to bring it? How often do you find yourself holding a disposable cup? The simple action of choosing to use a reusable mug rather than a disposal cup makes a significant difference in waste red

I recently attended the ninth annual Powell River Edible Garden Tour, and was impressed with both the dedicated hard working young people who have chosen to be farmers, and some longtime gardeners who are dedicated to food security and food growing.