Share this! Cyclocross is coming to Powell River, September 22 at 9:30 AM at Willingdon Beach. Want to register? Visit Taw’s Bike Garage or email justin@tawsbikegarage.com. What is Cyclocross? Wikipedia says: Cyclocross is a form of bicycle racing. Races typically take place in the autumn and winter, and consist of many laps of a short course featuring pavement, wooded trails, grass, steep...
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Share this!In what may become an annual tradition, a jolly group of organizers is planning a fundraiser at the Carlson Club (downstairs) in Powell River, called Vestivus. The event will take place Tuesday, December 12, starting at 7PM. Tickets (a limit of 150) can be purchased in advance or at the door for $10, and 100% of proceeds are going to local charities. See details on the poster above....
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Share this!This young fella named Brandon Semenuk was in Powell River filming, of all things, an underwear commercial, at the Powell River Bike and Skate Park. We think you’ll agree that it turned out amazing: The video also features the ferry arriving in Saltery Bay, and some excellent drone footage of young Mr. Semenuk riding his scooter (is that Eagle River bridge?) into Powell River....
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Share this!When I was six years old, the Vancouver Canucks went all the way to the Stanley Cup Finals. That alone was a remarkable thing, though they would lose in that series to the New York Islanders. But even more remarkable, was the fact that my next door neighbour was one of the most exciting players on the team. Yes, I grew up next door to the childhood home of Gary Lupul, “The Pride...
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Share this!Blackberries. The very name can cause a Powell Riverite’s mouth to water. The berries themselves, toward the end of August, are fantastic little mushy globs of sweetness on their own. And they grow like weeds. Add them to a pie or smoothie recipe, or pile them on some fresh crepes, and they become the star of the show. So we want to know: What are your favourite blackberry...
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