Nurse Practitioner: Erin Berukoff
Like many professions, the role of nursing is constantly changing. Advances in technology and education mean the nursing role is rapidly evolving as nurses are tasked with an even wider range of health care responsibilities. There are many different types of nurses...
Best of Powell River: Vote now
Win a Pollen Sweater or a package from Terracentric Adventures by voting in our second annual Best of Powell River contest.
Local climate is changing. Time to get FireSmart(er)
Fighting a raging wildfire in Sechelt a couple of summers ago, Marc Albert was shocked by what he saw. Normally in a coastal forest fire, the flames lick along the ground, burning dry, dead branches, and bypassing the towering trees. Shade from the canopy usually...
Hiking the backcountry: Centre Lakes
Last August, Clarke and Karen Slootweg hiked and camped in the Centre Lakes area in Powell River’s backcountry. Here’s a glimpse of that adventure complete with gorgeous photos! By Clarke Slootweg To get to the Centre Lakes trailhead you will need a 4×4 vehicle...
Faith & Adventure: Hiking the Third Crossing
A group of Austrians, led by a Canadian-born priest, plan to hike the Third Crossing from Squamish to Powell River this July.