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Scene Around: PRISMA on the Beach

Scene Around: PRISMA on the Beach

Willingdon Beach was filled with music lovers, art/food vendors, community organizations, and happy volunteers at Saturday's event
Cartoon: Flags up on Canada Day

Cartoon: Flags up on Canada Day

How are you celebrating Canada's 158th birthday?
In the middle of everywhere: Researchers uncover Lasqueti's Indigenous history

In the middle of everywhere: Researchers uncover Lasqueti's Indigenous history

Archeologists from SFU have uncovered evidence that 800 to 2,200 people once lived on Lasqueti Island.
Of a certain age: Writing about Canada Day in a time of reckoning

Of a certain age: Writing about Canada Day in a time of reckoning

This Canada Day, wear that red-and-white and wave that flag -- or don't. That's the joy of freedom.
Warm, dry weather today and Canada Day in qathet region

Warm, dry weather today and Canada Day in qathet region

Tips for summer pet safety: Keeping cool in the heat
Indigenous Survivors Day declared by City of Powell River mayor

Indigenous Survivors Day declared by City of Powell River mayor

Ron Woznow reads proclamation in council chambers
Kicking the Clutter: Practical tips for a functional home

Kicking the Clutter: Practical tips for a functional home

"The less stuff you have, the easier it will be to become and stay organized"
Multiple grants-in-aid approved by qathet Regional District

Multiple grants-in-aid approved by qathet Regional District

Recipients include Powell River Child, Youth and Family Services, Vancouver Island North Film Commission, Texada Agriculture Group and local tourism society
Letter: Tiny homes proposal 'progressive and achievable'

Letter: Tiny homes proposal 'progressive and achievable'

"For too long, we have made decisions through an economic lens"
Delegation raises composting questions at qRD meeting

Delegation raises composting questions at qRD meeting

Resident in southern area of qathet Regional District requests facility for organics at Black Point