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Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society tends to wounded raven

Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society tends to wounded raven

PROWLS: Rescue of the week
Most of our solar system’s planets will align this June, here’s how to see them

Most of our solar system’s planets will align this June, here’s how to see them

You’ll need a small telescope to see Neptune and binoculars to see Uranus, but a rare panorama of planets will grace our skies this summer.
Stolen property appeal denied for Powell River man with 117 convictions

Stolen property appeal denied for Powell River man with 117 convictions

A man with outstanding B.C. and Alberta arrest warrants was arrested driving a van stolen from Alberta - despite his ban on driving in B.C.
25 years ago in the Peak: Mountain named for man who climbed it most

25 years ago in the Peak: Mountain named for man who climbed it most

This story and accompanying photos were published in the Peak on May 29, 1997.
In memoriam: Gordon Likar

In memoriam: Gordon Likar

October 27, 1948 - May 4, 2022
Tour de Coast kicks off 2022 season with training ride

Tour de Coast kicks off 2022 season with training ride

Annual fundraiser takes place from September 21 to 29
Live Well: Mindfulness, movement and motivation

Live Well: Mindfulness, movement and motivation

Acceptance is an important part of mindfulness, and we can use it to work through any difficulties we have with our activities, like tired muscles or a light rain. ~ Paul McIsaac
Wild Pick, chapter eight: The cougar

Wild Pick, chapter eight: The cougar

The life and adventures of Linda Syms, oyster farmer of Desolation Sound
In memoriam: Vincent Tanti

In memoriam: Vincent Tanti

January 9, 1937 - April 3, 2022
1930 McLaughlin car leaves qathet region for new home in Europe

1930 McLaughlin car leaves qathet region for new home in Europe

Owner Stan Gisborne sells last of his six vintage vehicles