The Powtown Post

Stories and photos from Powell River, BC.

How to Grow Your Career in a Small Town

Posted by on Nov 5, 2017

How to Grow Your Career in a Small Town

Share this!As more and more of your friends leave big cities for small towns, making the move yourself can be a tempting option. However, for many, moving to a rural locale feels like a risky change: sure, you may actually be able to buy a condo (or a whole house)— but will your career take a big hit? We chatted with Powell River’s own Caitlin Bryant, who after several years in the big city, has...

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5 Tips on How to Travel the Sunshine Coast so You’ll Want to Come Back Again

Posted by on May 31, 2017

5 Tips on How to Travel the Sunshine Coast so You’ll Want to Come Back Again

Share this!Ferries. That’s basically what this article is about. Powell River is a beautiful place, but it can feel very, very isolated. Of course, that’s part of the charm of the upper Sunshine Coast and a big reason why we love it up here. The coast boasts beautiful, secluded beaches, quiet hikes, and no lines to get outside. All of that serine, quiet bliss does come with a bit of a journey....

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Your 24-Hour Foodie Guide to Powell River

Posted by on Mar 19, 2017

Your 24-Hour Foodie Guide to Powell River

Share this! I traveled home to Powell River this weekend to visit my mom for her birthday. Like any good family visit, food always plays an important role. That couldn’t be truer in Powell River: for a small city, it’s lucky to boast many local restaurants that embrace west coast authenticity and local products. While there are many more amazing places to eat (and drink) than the ones I visited,...

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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Texada’s Aerospace Camp

Posted by on Feb 24, 2017

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Texada’s Aerospace Camp

Share this! Texada Island is an island full of hidden gems. One of these hidden gems is perhaps not what you would expect from a very rural locale. Texada is home to one of the only aerospace camps in Western Canada. Yes, you read that right: aerospace camp. Never thought you’d find an aerospace camp on a rural island? Neither did we! It was an exciting surprise and we were even happier to...

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Texada’s Tight-knit community keeps students warm this winter

Posted by on Dec 18, 2016

Texada’s Tight-knit community keeps students warm this winter

Share this!The worst part about winter on the West Coast is getting your socks wet. The best part? When you take off your cold, soggy socks after a particularly damp day and change into warm, wool slippers. Thanks to a kind group of knitters on Texada Island, school kids at the local elementary are keeping their feet warm this winter in newly-knit, wool slippers. So far, 15 hand-knit slippers...

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