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A Different Kind of Bike Race in Powell River

Posted by on Sep 2, 2019

A Different Kind of Bike Race in Powell River

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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2018 Best of Powell River: The Arts

Posted by on Jul 19, 2018

2018 Best of Powell River: The Arts

Share this!The Arts are what make Powell River special… Check out what the readers of Powtown Post and Powell River Living chose as the Best of Powell River! Best book by a local author 1. Written as I Remember It, by Dr. Elsie Paul 2. Water & Wood, ed. Megan Cole 3. Eating Dirt, by Charlotte Gill Best gallery 1. Artique 2. Tug Guhm 3. Dancing Tree Best place to watch live music 1....

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Here Are All the Best Videos of the Sinking of YOGN 82

Posted by on Jul 7, 2018

Here Are All the Best Videos of the Sinking of YOGN 82

Share this!Did you catch the sinking of the YOGN 82 at Willingdon Beach? On June 23rd, the YOGN 82, formerly a US WWII gasoline barge that most recently served as part of the “Hulks” breakwater in front of the mill pond, was laid to rest at the bottom of the ocean, to serve as an artificial reef and dive site. In case you missed the event, and weren’t there to say goodbye to...

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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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“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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