Share this!On April 10th, 2014, five Powell River citizens came together to create the board of directors for the Powell River Hospice Society. They shared a common mission: to create a community based, non-profit organization, offering social, emotional and spiritual support to individuals at the end of their life – through compassion, respect and care, aimed at quality of living and a good...
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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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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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Share this! Starting June 30, Powell River parents will experience 10 full weeks of kids & teens at home. It’s magical! It’s messy. Make the most of your summer with these memory-making, skills-building, social activities. Battle of the Books • Bookclubs • maker events By: Powell River Public Library Ages: Infant to teen What: Keep your kids inspired all summer long with the Library’s...
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Share this!While I usually tell people that fall is my favourite season in Powell River, summers are definitely a popular time for visitors and tourists here. Since I’ve had grandchildren, I’m beginning to see Powell River in a whole new light. My two grandchildren, Jaxon (age 8) and Ava (age 5) live in Vancouver. They live in a very nice part of the city near False Creek, but there are so many...
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Share this! When the Mayor and Council approved a new by-law allowing residential homeowners within the City of Powell River to keep poultry, my husband Shane and I decided it would be a great idea to get some chickens. Both of us had grown up around chickens and we know the goodness that comes from a freshly laid egg. Our plans changed dramatically, however, when our 8 year-old son, Reilly,...
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