Canada 150: How to party while conflicted
Two local indigenous leaders spill on a uniquely Canadian conundrum: celebrating Canada 150 while recognizing five centuries of colonial violence. Canada 150 has taken a turn for the sombre. The anniversary falls just as the Dominion and First Nations are dancing an...That sinking feeling: Artificial Reef coming soon
by Sean Percy I had almost given up hope it would happen in my lifetime. But I might just get to dive on a Powell River artificial reef before I’m too old to don a scuba tank. Catalyst Paper, owners of the iconic Hulks, and the Artificial Reef Society of BC (ARSBC)...Fentanyl: What’s happening in Powell River
There’s a growing problem with opioid use and drug addiction in Powell River, and it’s claiming lives.
Recovery: An addict’s story
Teri didn’t decide she wanted to be a drug addict. There was no plan, no conscious decision. In fact, when she was in high school she dreamed of becoming a nurse. Life doesn’t always go according to plan. This story is about a woman who grew up in Powell River. It’s...