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Tla’amin Nation hegus John Hackett re-elected

Tla’amin Nation hegus John Hackett re-elected

Eight legislators also elected in September 14 election
Powell River Kings fall to Cowichan in BCHL preseason game

Powell River Kings fall to Cowichan in BCHL preseason game

Exhibition schedule concludes in Victoria this afternoon
Carving the way: Derek Georgeson lets the wood show him what to carve

Carving the way: Derek Georgeson lets the wood show him what to carve

An enticing aroma of cedar permeates the air as carver Derek Georgeson enters his gallery workspace in ch’atlich (Sechelt). Past the double doors bearing a metal blackfish design, which he created digitally and had fabricated elsewhere, he holds up his latest work-in-progress: a red cedar wall panel with a stylized eagle facing a bear.
Powell River RCMP officer to roll into town with Cops for Cancer

Powell River RCMP officer to roll into town with Cops for Cancer

Alex McNulty and the rest of the peloton will arrive on Monday for a series of local events
Spotlight on former City of Powell River mayor Stewart Alsgard

Spotlight on former City of Powell River mayor Stewart Alsgard

Creation of Community Accord recognized Tla’amin Nation’s right to self-governance
Property proposal presented to Powell River City Council

Property proposal presented to Powell River City Council

Resident pitches vision for old golf course lands in Townsite being protected in perpetuity
Powell River City Council supports Indigenous resolution

Powell River City Council supports Indigenous resolution

Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs outlines effects of residential school denialism
Son charged in murder of father on Sunshine Coast logging road

Son charged in murder of father on Sunshine Coast logging road

Jackson Doyle, 26, has been charged with one count of first-degree murder in the death of his father, Henry Doyle.
Planetary Health Diet focuses on human/planet sustainability

Planetary Health Diet focuses on human/planet sustainability

People who eat minimally processed foods may be at lower risk of premature death, study finds
Living Well: Hitting is not the only way to be violent

Living Well: Hitting is not the only way to be violent

"...we woke up to the reality that women, mostly women, were being abused by their partners and it was our business to do whatever we could to prevent that and protect them."