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Powell River Academy of Music opens registration

Powell River Academy of Music opens registration

Arts school has become cultural hub over the past four decades
School District 47 sustains Vancouver Island University campus

School District 47 sustains Vancouver Island University campus

Unique relationship benefits everyone involved in education throughout Powell River region

Heart of the Matter: Establishing consent

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.

Around Town: Community Listings

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.
Let's Talk Trash: Travel mugs

Let's Talk Trash: Travel mugs

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
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.
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