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Stories and photos from Powell River, BC.

Healthy Sip & Social to Start off the New Year

Posted by on Jan 5, 2018

Healthy Sip & Social to Start off the New Year

Share this!Feeling kind of sluggish, or like you overdid it over the holidays? Whether you are low on energy, need to lose a few pounds, need to put on a few pounds of healthy muscle, want to learn about the latest developments in healthy aging, the science behind intermittent fasting, or are just looking to tweak your already-healthy routine, this is an afternoon you won’t want to miss! Find...

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Christmas Sing at ECU – No Talent Required!

Posted by on Dec 11, 2017

Christmas Sing at ECU – No Talent Required!

Share this! Annual Christmas Sing at Willingdon Creek, ECU Don’t worry, no talent is required! Just real holiday spirit. Every year, a group gathers to sing Christmas carols for the residents in the Extended Care Unit at Willingdon Creek. That group can always use more help. Help spread some happiness to others! Bring a guitar if you have one – and please pass this message on to...

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“O Christmas Tea” is Coming Back to Powell River December 15!

Posted by on Nov 30, 2017

“O Christmas Tea” is Coming Back to Powell River December 15!

Share this! Award-winning British Comedy Duo, James & Jamesy, Brings Holiday Cheer to Powell River on December 15th with O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy Fans of Monty Python, Mr. Bean, and Dr. Seuss will delight in a rollicking Christmas romp through a world steeped in tea, as James & Jamesy present their uproarious holiday-themed comedy, O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy, as part of...

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Powell River-Born Stylist Karla Welch is in Vogue… Again

Posted by on Aug 22, 2017

Powell River-Born Stylist Karla Welch is in Vogue… Again

Share this!That’s right. Karla Welch, who was Powell River born-and-raised (not Vancouver, like other publications are saying… tsk, tsk), is back in the media for creating a line of perfect white t-shirts with Justin Beiber. And she’s not just gracing any old media outlet–she’s in Vogue–which is basically the fashion bible. Welch originally created these tees as a request...

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Don’t miss the Diamond Dance… this Saturday!

Posted by on Aug 17, 2017

Don’t miss the Diamond Dance… this Saturday!

Share this! Every year, softball teams come from the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island to Powell River for the Annual Parkland Slo-Pitch Mixed Softball Tournament. This year, the organizers are adding even more fun to the mix, and hosting the first annual Diamond Dance as a wrap up party for the tournament! This dance will help support the costs associated with putting on a tournament like...

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