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In this issue
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What's Up Powell River?
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Save the Pat gets a boost
Pets and their people Run, ride and explore upcoming events
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Local cat is famous
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Pet tips
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Little Red Hen
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Bike to Work Week
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Our new dog
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Second language help
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Nicholas, Isabella & Saverio Colasanto became the proud owner of a SPCA rescue puppy they have named Cagney (yes, after the TV show).
Credit Union scores big grant
Ginger and Graham Harrop's cartoons Buckle up, dog park etiquette and more Diapers help chicken be an indoor pet
was born and raised in Powell River. When she retired after 33 years of working for the City of Powell River, she began writing short stories. Susan enjoys the outdoors as well as reading, knitting and time with her family. Holding Red is her daughter, Shauna.
Susan McCallum
Celebrate each day May 28 to June 3 Kids tell the story of the rescue EASE program helps students integrate
Henderson House restoration
Townsite home back to its glory
is an adult educator who, after numerous hops across Canada, has found a home in Powell River with her family. She enjoys the variety of community groups the area has to offer and the warm and welcoming residents.
Wendy Thomas
Blind dog sees again
And remembers what it was like
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Lund Shellfish Festival
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It's prawn season!
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Pardon My Pen
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A Growing Concern
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Business Connections
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Therapy Dog Program
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The Right Fit
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Puzzle River
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Airline helps SPCA
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May 25 to 27
Million-dollar industry boosts economy
Cleo visits the vet
Plant the right way for success New companies and changes
Winston Churchill (1874 – 1965)
Good for all involved
British Prime Minister
Isabelle tries Pilates
our choice of paper • This magazine is printed entirely on paper made by Catalyst Paper. The cover and centre stock are PacificCote, made at Port Alberni. Most of the pages are Electrabrite, made at the Powell River mill.
Local puzzler brings app to your phone
Transporting animals to new homes Ken and Carol Cawley at Brooks
On the cover Alan Morgan is introducing a new app to the iPhone and a new feature to Powell River Living magazine. Photo by Sean Percy
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I like pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.
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