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…

New marketing program will see banners from about 40 countries decorating the main streets A Princeton initiative to grow and reward tourism took an unexpected turn this week, when a banner representing the Russian flag was hoisted in the town’s core. Municipal hall received numerous calls from residents throughout the day, Thursday, May 2, inquiring about the move,. “This is not a political statement,” CAO Lyle Thomas told the Spotlight. “It’s our new marketing campaign, something we’ve been working on for the last year or so.” Princeton Welcomes the World is the moniker for the...…New marketing program will see banners from about 40 countries decorating the main streets A Princeton initiative to grow and reward tourism took an unexpected turn this week, when a banner representing the Russian flag was hoisted in the town’s core. Municipal hall received numerous calls from residents throughout the day, Thursday, May 2, inquiring about the move,. “This is not a political statement,” CAO Lyle Thomas told the Spotlight. “It’s our new marketing campaign, something we’ve been working on for the last year or so.” Princeton Welcomes the World is the moniker for the...WW…

City council declares May 5 National Day of Awareness for MMIWG2S+ people in Prince Rupert A sacred fire, red dress walk, community gathering and art show are planned for May 5, the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S), also known as Red Dress Day. The event will start at Galloway Rapids with the lighting of the sacred fire at 10 a.m. From there, at 12 p.m., participants will walk to the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre where another sacred fire, art exhibition and other activities will remember those who have been...…City council declares May 5 National Day of Awareness for MMIWG2S+ people in Prince Rupert A sacred fire, red dress walk, community gathering and art show are planned for May 5, the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S), also known as Red Dress Day. The event will start at Galloway Rapids with the lighting of the sacred fire at 10 a.m. From there, at 12 p.m., participants will walk to the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre where another sacred fire, art exhibition and other activities will remember those who have been...WW…