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Don't miss this week: Sunday, October 1 Fried Green Tomatoes screening Powell River Family Safety Committee presents a special screening of the classic drama Fried Green Tomatoes with guest speaker Jill Cory, co-author of When Love Hurts.

Student Life: Technology pros and cons

Currently, we depend on technology, especially in our work and student lives; technology has been integrated into our curriculum.
Let's Talk Trash: Landfill weight-loss program

Let's Talk Trash: Landfill weight-loss program

Around the globe, entire regions are waking up to the reality that we are drowning in garbage.
Powell River Public Library expands after-school programs for youth

Powell River Public Library expands after-school programs for youth

New facility allows for increase in teen-focused opportunities
Reconciliation canoe carving begins

Reconciliation canoe carving begins

Community participation project receives blessing during ceremony at Willingdon Beach
Wish comes true for local boy Cooper Jones

Wish comes true for local boy Cooper Jones

Nine-year-old Powell River resident is going to see polar bears in Manitoba

Student Life: High school pace requires navigation time

Transitioning into high school is daunting, especially if your middle school was more like a close-knit community. It is overwhelming at first; high school can be a little fast-paced. Hallways are quite foreign, along with the classrooms.

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Don't miss this week: Friday, September 22 Seniors monthly dinner Senior Citizens Association of BC Branch 49 hosts its monthly dinner for September and chicken is on the menu.

Heart of the Matter: Storm proofing

Aside from the question of how I found my job description, another popular question people ask me is, “What is the point of coming for relationship coaching when there isn’t really a problem, or I’m not in a relationship right now?” I came up with th
Let's Talk Trash: Straws suck

Let's Talk Trash: Straws suck

What happens to a plastic drinking straw after its brief moment of glory? Every year, 175 billion straws litter the planet, which begs the question, do straws suck? The seemingly innocent straw is often among marine debris that washes up on coastline