Powell River’s name currently reflect a man whose main goal was to assimilate Indigenous people It was first in May 2021 that the idea for Powell River to change its name was brought forward to city officials in the coastal B.C. community. What followed, however, were bureaucratic delays and heightened tension among residents, leaving some wondering if their recommendations toward reconciliation becoming more than just words would ever actually become reality. For Harmony Johnson, changing the name of the community she is from – which currently reflects a man whose main goal was to...…Powell River’s name currently reflect a man whose main goal was to assimilate Indigenous people It was first in May 2021 that the idea for Powell River to change its name was brought forward to city officials in the coastal B.C. community. What followed, however, were bureaucratic delays and heightened tension among residents, leaving some wondering if their recommendations toward reconciliation becoming more than just words would ever actually become reality. For Harmony Johnson, changing the name of the community she is from – which currently reflects a man whose main goal was to...WW…

Spring is the start of gardening season in Canada. Whether you are planning to plant a garden this year or spend the day at an immaculately groomed public garden, this is the time to watch as the plants grow. Or, for those who choose to participate, World Naked Gardening Day is held on the first Saturday of May each year. How much do you know about gardens and gardening? Put your knowledge to the test with these 10 questions. Good luck. READ ALSO: QUIZ: How much do you know about democracy? READ ALSO: QUIZ: How much do you know about Canada’s growing population? READ ALSO: QUIZ: A...… Spring is the start of gardening season in Canada. Whether you are planning to plant a garden this year or spend the day at an immaculately groomed public garden, this is the time to watch as the plants grow. Or, for those who choose to participate, World Naked Gardening Day is held on the first Saturday of May each year. How much do you know about gardens and gardening? Put your knowledge to the test with these 10 questions. Good luck. READ ALSO: QUIZ: How much do you know about democracy? READ ALSO: QUIZ: How much do you know about Canada’s growing population? READ ALSO: QUIZ: A...WW…

Several members of the community cheered on as Fort St. James resident Brad Hoy released a rehabilitated female bald eagle back into the wild earlier this week. In January, Hoy received word about the injured bird from one of his drivers who spotted it along the roadside. Acting swiftly, Hoy’s wife located the eagle, braved through snowbanks, and managed to secure the bird in a dog crate. The next day, they transported it to OWL Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (OWL) in Delta. Hoy’s longstanding relationship with OWL and Conservation Services proved invaluable. Known...… Several members of the community cheered on as Fort St. James resident Brad Hoy released a rehabilitated female bald eagle back into the wild earlier this week. In January, Hoy received word about the injured bird from one of his drivers who spotted it along the roadside. Acting swiftly, Hoy’s wife located the eagle, braved through snowbanks, and managed to secure the bird in a dog crate. The next day, they transported it to OWL Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society (OWL) in Delta. Hoy’s longstanding relationship with OWL and Conservation Services proved invaluable. Known...WW…

(L-R) Rowan, Nicholas, Gurdial joined forces to pick up litter along the Mountain View Hill and neighbouring streets. When they reached 7/11 store they were treated to a free Slurpee for their clean up efforts. On April 25 before noon the Houston Secondary students made their way down Mountain View Hill with yellow Pitch-In bags supplied by Tim Hortons. The students were diligently picking up litter in the ditches, along the tree line and in the parking lots all the way down to 7/11 store. The students did a great job and the Houston community applauds you. (Angelique Houlihan...… (L-R) Rowan, Nicholas, Gurdial joined forces to pick up litter along the Mountain View Hill and neighbouring streets. When they reached 7/11 store they were treated to a free Slurpee for their clean up efforts. On April 25 before noon the Houston Secondary students made their way down Mountain View Hill with yellow Pitch-In bags supplied by Tim Hortons. The students were diligently picking up litter in the ditches, along the tree line and in the parking lots all the way down to 7/11 store. The students did a great job and the Houston community applauds you. (Angelique Houlihan...WW…

Provincial wildfire officials are waiting to see if there’ll be enough firefighters available to increase the number they would like assigned to Houston this year. Houston normally has nine B.C. Wildfire Service firefighters based in the community over the fire season and officials this year wanted that increased to 13. But while the service has confirmed it’ll have nine firefighters back again, filling the remaining four positions remains very much in doubt. “We were unable to hire a third [initial attack] crew due to a lack of applicants for crew leader positions,” said Kaitlyn...… Provincial wildfire officials are waiting to see if there’ll be enough firefighters available to increase the number they would like assigned to Houston this year. Houston normally has nine B.C. Wildfire Service firefighters based in the community over the fire season and officials this year wanted that increased to 13. But while the service has confirmed it’ll have nine firefighters back again, filling the remaining four positions remains very much in doubt. “We were unable to hire a third [initial attack] crew due to a lack of applicants for crew leader positions,” said Kaitlyn...WW…