I Made the Move: Dan Brown
Dan Brown grew up on Quadra Island. He’s a cabinet, granite counter maker and artist. Now he is a full-time knife maker out of his Wildwood workshop. Dan makes high-end folding knives and fixed blades. He enjoys the outdoors, mountains, biking and being with his kids....
Finding my feet: Running solo
As long as I can remember, running has been where I’ve felt most comfortable. The feel of my body moving through space, the wind, the matched sound of my footfalls and my own heartbeat. By Mel Edgar There’s a freedom. I don’t have to worry about anything: if my face...
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.