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Edible garden tour in Powell River impresses

Edible garden tour in Powell River impresses

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.
Artists create chairs for Powell River Art Chair Auction

Artists create chairs for Powell River Art Chair Auction

Charity event inspires donations from garish and gaudy to abstract and whimsical
International Medical Graduate program helps doctor shortage

International Medical Graduate program helps doctor shortage

Health-care officials look to internationally trained physicians in order to fill gap
Billets host School District 47 international students

Billets host School District 47 international students

School District 47 program and families welcome pupils from around the world

Around Town: Community Listings

Don't miss this week: Friday, August 18 Blackberry Festival Street Party festivities begin at 6 pm and run until 10 pm along Marine Avenue between Duncan and Alberni streets.
Let's Talk Trash column: Back-to-school wardrobe

Let's Talk Trash column: Back-to-school wardrobe

After a summer growth spurt, parents and adolescents may be tempted to splurge on a closet full of new outfits for the school year. In reality, many households spend more on back-to-school clothing than school supplies.
Families memorialize shooting victims

Families memorialize shooting victims

Loved ones establish scholarship in memory of Braxton Leask and Dylan Buckle
Texada Island prepares for Pride celebration

Texada Island prepares for Pride celebration

Annual LGBT events are small in size but big in heart
Street party highlights Blackberry Festival

Street party highlights Blackberry Festival

Annual week of events culminates with social gathering and fireworks display

Heart of the Matter: Setting boundaries

So, what is a boundary? It could be defined as a hard no (a line you are not okay with crossing, ever, so do not even ask) or a soft no (a line you are not okay with crossing right now, but might be later).