In the Community

Early numbers indicate slight rise in district enrolment

Little has changed since Powell River’s first fall fair 85 years ago

In the not-too-distant past, Powell River garbage trucks dropped off their loads at a local incinerator, which was essentially a controlled bonfire in a concrete chamber just across the highway from Willingdon Beach.

I've been wanting to write about the grey zone for a while; it has been slowly growing into a fully formed conversation inside my mind.

Don't miss this week: Friday, September 8 Live Musick at McKinney's Pub Local heavy blues duo Royal Jelly and rapper MC Initial are joined by Victoria noisemakers High Arctic and Golden Hand for a night of loud “musick” at McKinney's Pub in the Rodma

Bailey Hollingsworth excels in flying program sponsored by Department of National Defence

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