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Stories and photos from Powell River, BC.

Support the Next Generation of Pacific Salmon Stewards

Posted by on Sep 14, 2016

Support the Next Generation of Pacific Salmon Stewards

Share this!Being from Powell River, many of us grow up being salmon lovers. That’s why we want to help support our friends over at Vancouver Is Awesome, in their fundraising campaign for the Pacific Salmon Foundation–a non-profit devoted to wild Pacific salmon conservation. Bill Watterson (a designer) and Bob Kronbauer from Vancouver Is Awesome worked with the Pacific Salmon Foundation to...

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September Events Round-up for Powell Riverites

Posted by on Sep 7, 2016

September Events Round-up for Powell Riverites

Share this!September is upon us, with kids going back to school and Fall events abound! Just because August is over, it doesn’t mean we all go crawl back inside our dwellings, not to return until May. There’s loads of fun still to be had in September! Check out these upcoming events and get out and do something fun with your friends and family.   Sunshine Coast Final Fling...

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Coming Soon: “Ice Guardians,” a Film About Hockey Enforcers, Directed by a Powell Riverite

Posted by on Aug 25, 2016

Coming Soon: “Ice Guardians,” a Film About Hockey Enforcers, Directed by a Powell Riverite

Share this!Ice Guardians Official Trailer Remember Brett Harvey, from our 7 “totally famous” people from Powell River list? Well his new documentary is ready, and it looks like a beauty. It’s already been selected for the Raindance International Film Festival in London, and by us as one to watch. Check out the trailer above, and keep an eye on this space for news of any...

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The Lineup for the 2016 Sunshine Music Festival

Posted by on Aug 23, 2016

The Lineup for the 2016 Sunshine Music Festival

Share this!2016 Sunshine Music Festival When: Labour Day Weekend Sept 2nd – 4th, 2016 Where: Palm Beach, Powell River The 34th Annual Sunshine Music Festival is set to take place during Labour Day Weekend of 2016 (Sept 2nd – 4th, 2016). The Festival is a celebration of music from across Canada and the world. Expect to see world class performances in a picturesque setting at Palm...

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13 Amazing Photos of the Tin Hat Mountain Hut on the Sunshine Coast Trail

Posted by on Aug 18, 2016

13 Amazing Photos of the Tin Hat Mountain Hut on the Sunshine Coast Trail

Share this!The Sunshine Coast Trail is 180 km long, and there are 18 huts along the route. So why is it that we see so many photos from Tin Hat Mountain? Well, we can think of a few reasons: the views, and the cute little hut that offers protection from the sun, wind, rain, and snow. It’s quite the setting. We’ve realized there are a LOT of photos of the Tin Hat Mountain Hut on...

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