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Screening of documentary first shown at Powell River Film Festival continues local connection to Africa

Screening of documentary first shown at Powell River Film Festival continues local connection to Africa

Gerri Graber's adopted son, who was featured in From Under the Bushy Trees, visited with his family for the special event
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Audiovisual event celebrates return of whales to qathet region

Audiovisual event celebrates return of whales to qathet region

Humpback whales to be highlighted at presentation in Lund
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Let’s Talk Trash: ‘Pill-ease’ dispose properly

Let’s Talk Trash: ‘Pill-ease’ dispose properly

Pills and medical ointments may be small in size but they can cause serious harm when released into the environment or accidentally consumed.
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Your posture when taking a pill greatly affects when it kicks in

Your posture when taking a pill greatly affects when it kicks in

If you want your painkiller to kick in as soon as possible, lie down on your right side when taking a pill.
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Powell River Kings trade forward to Merritt

Powell River Kings trade forward to Merritt

Owen Barrow headed to BCHL’s interior division
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Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
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What B.C. residents may expect from striking public sector workers

What B.C. residents may expect from striking public sector workers

Unionized B.C. public sector workers are now striking at liquor and cannabis warehouses; could more services — from campsites to social services — be disrupted?
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How sustainable is your reusable bag? Depends on how much you reuse it

How sustainable is your reusable bag? Depends on how much you reuse it

Reusable bags are often touted as an eco-friendly solution to single-use plastic bags. But how many times do they need to be used to actually equal or improve upon the environmental impact of their predecessor?
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Powell River Public Library announces writer in residence selection

Powell River Public Library announces writer in residence selection

Award-winning author Gabrielle Prendergast chosen for inaugural residency
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Kicking the Clutter: Are you ready to say goodbye to clutter?

Kicking the Clutter: Are you ready to say goodbye to clutter?

Once you remove the clutter obstacle and achieve control over your home, you will see tremendous and positive changes in other aspects of your life. ~ Ranka Burzan
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