Made the Move: Jeannie & Grant Gregory
Langley retirees Made the Move
Early bloomers: Kids & gardening
Having kids has taught me a few things. First, that my time is not infinite. Second that napping is glorious. And thirdly, that kids actually love working. Now it may sound like I’m busy raising under-indulged little slaves, but truth be told we just do our best to...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...
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...Paradise on Padgett: Kathy Bennett
By Kathy Bennett The official name of the road we lived on was Padgett Road, named after the Padgett family who lived there once upon a time, but locals have always called it “The Valley” or, “The Valley Road” or, “Paradise Valley”. Locals also know that “THE Valley”...Business Connections May 2017
Linda Haist, formerly of Beyond the Bed, has opened her own residential and commercial cleaning service, Cloud 9 Cleaning. Reach Linda at 604-223-1766 or britgirl@telus.net. Rates start at $25 an hour for basic cleaning. Call for a free estimate. Patricia Townsley is...
Business Connections June 2017
Powell River Women in Business celebrated their tenth anniversary last month with their annual awards dinner. Winning the outstanding woman in business award was Melanie Jordan Alsager, CEO of Sunshine Coast Health Centre. Christina Maitland of Raincoast Kombucha won...
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.