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Cyclists out to share roads Riding a bicycle is a great way to get around town, avoid traffic, keep in shape, save money and reduce carbon omissions. Category: News Province: British Columbia Newspaper: The Powell River Peak Feed: News Date: 2012-05-23 13:17:05

Outstanding environmentalist receives honour An outstanding environmentalist was honoured with the John Hind-Smith Environmental Award during the May 15 Friends of the Sunshine Coast Conservation Association (SCCA) annual social at Sunshine Coast Arts Centre in Sechelt. Category: News Province: British Columbia Newspaper: The Powell River Peak Feed: News Date: 2012-05-23 13:17:04

City officials celebrate drinking water system City of Powell River officials celebrated upgrades to the drinking water system at a grand opening of the new UV (ultraviolet) treatment facility and reservoir on Friday, May 18. Category: News Province: British Columbia Newspaper: The Powell River Peak Feed: News Date: 2012-05-23 13:17:03

Two wheels instead of four Choosing to arrive at work under my own steam isn't exactly a life-changing decision, but instead a decision made up of various factors which culminate in me climbing into cycling gear, packing office-wear in a pannier and flinging my leg over the top of my seat to a faraway bicycle pedal without giving myself a back injury. Category: News Province: British Columbia Newspaper: The Powell River Peak Feed: News Date: 2012-05-23 13:17:02

Hive of information swarms website A new blog has been added to the Peak website. Beasts, bugs, birds and botany hive is a collection of nature explorations for anyone remotely interested in the natural world. Category: Family Province: British Columbia Newspaper: The Powell River Peak Feed: Community Date: 2012-05-23 13:16:47

Student readers battle for top Students from grades six and seven across School District 47 showed their enthusiasm for reading at the 13th annual Read for the Top competition. Students faced stiff competition at the event, which was held recently in Evergreen Theatre at Powell River Recreation Complex, and the results were close. Category: Family Province: British Columbia Newspaper: The Powell River Peak Feed: Community Date: 2012-05-23 13:16:46

Rear Admiral to inspect cadets Cadets will be ready for inspection by Rear Admiral Nigel Greenwood CMM, CD, Royal Canadian Navy Commander Maritime Forces Pacific on Saturday, May 26, for their annual ceremonial review. Category: Family Province: British Columbia Newspaper: The Powell River Peak Feed: Community Date: 2012-05-23 13:16:46

Spirit day raises funds and awareness Organizers of an annual run that raises money to support bone marrow transplants have expanded the event to a full day packed with fun for the whole family. Category: Family Province: British Columbia Newspaper: The Powell River Peak Feed: Community Date: 2012-05-23 13:16:45

Youth achieves gold award Emily Anderson has earned gold with the Duke of Edinburgh's Award program. The 19-year-old Powell River resident, who has previously received the bronze and silver awards, attended a recent ceremony in Vancouver presided over by Governor General David Johnston. Category: Family Province: British Columbia Newspaper: The Powell River Peak Feed: Community Date: 2012-05-23 13:16:44

Cross-country bicycle journey inspires youth An idea that began small has grown into an enormous undertaking for a young Powell River resident. Category: Family Province: British Columbia Newspaper: The Powell River Peak Feed: Community Date: 2012-05-23 13:16:43

A glimpse at farming life Ecstatic laughs of delight and surprise echoed from various corners of Wendy Devlin's Glade Farm on a sunny spring morning. Some children watched chickens walk by while others were shown how to milk a goat, reluctant to try the warm fluid squeezed into the pail. Category: Family Province: British Columbia Newspaper: The Powell River Peak Feed: Community Date: 2012-05-23 13:16:43

Walk raises awareness of cystic fibrosis "Baby, I'm scared," said Kirstin Whitford to her husband Joey after she'd shaken him awake. She could no longer rouse him using only the sound of her voice. "I'm terrified you are going to die and I don't know what to do. I won't be okay without you." Category: Family Province: British Columbia Newspaper: The Powell River Peak Feed: Community Date: 2012-05-23 13:16:42

Technology takes on Victorian era "Start at the flag pole. Walk to the 'Brown' stone. Walk south along that stone's line till you get caught up in a 'Webb.' Look east for the tree that is not a tree with a flower that is not a flower. Directly north is a tree of three. There you will find the Headless Horseman of Defiance." Category: Family Province: British Columbia Newspaper: The Powell River Peak Feed: Community Date: 2012-05-23 13:16:41

Business Briefs: May 23, 2012 Spinning tunes Coasters & Frisbees Records has opened at 7053 Glacier Street, a convenient location right next to Iguanas Mexican Grill. Jeff Rowley, owner of both businesses, says his second endeavour speaks to his first love--music. Coasters focusses on vinyl but also carries all sorts of accessories such as posters, CDs, tapes, patches, buttons, turntables, needles and more. Rowley accepts trades of records and opens his door to everyone to browse over 5,000 new records. The store can be called at 604.485.7967. Category: Business and Money Province: British Columbia Newspaper: The Powell River Peak Feed: Business Date: 2012-05-23 13:16:40

Building permits pick up Both the number of permits issued and their value increased significantly in April 2012 compared to the same month last year. Category: Business and Money Province: British Columbia Newspaper: The Powell River Peak Feed: Business Date: 2012-05-23 13:16:39

Alterra acquires wind projects Alterra Power Corporation has announced it has signed a deal to buy a portfolio of wind-power projects at four locations on BC's coast from a group of sellers led by English Bay Energy Ltd. Category: Business and Money Province: British Columbia Newspaper: The Powell River Peak Feed: Business Date: 2012-05-23 13:16:39

Average home price creeps up Residential unit sales in the Powell River area remained almost the same in April this year compared to the same month last year, but the dollar value increased significantly. Category: Business and Money Province: British Columbia Newspaper: The Powell River Peak Feed: Business Date: 2012-05-23 13:16:38

CSRD survey seeks input on downtown recycling If Salmon Arm downtown business owners want a recycling program, they will soon have a chance to voice their opinions. Category: Business and Money Province: British Columbia Newspaper: Salmonarm Observer Feed: Business Date: 2012-05-23 13:16:17

Travel Channel to feature Shuswap's largest cruiser A TV crew was in the Shuswap May 11 to film an episode of extreme houseboating -- extreme luxury that is. Category: Business and Money Province: British Columbia Newspaper: Salmonarm Observer Feed: Business Date: 2012-05-23 13:16:16

Arts in the city needs a deeper look The city needs to make sure that art groups are not priced out of the Richmond Cultural Centre with increased rents. Category: Opinion & Commentary Province: British Columbia Newspaper: Richmond Review Feed: Letters Date: 2012-05-23 13:14:30

Premier needs to keep her promise on province-wide pesticide ban I was hopeful that the committee put together by Christie Clark would be working hard for the people of B.C. Category: Opinion & Commentary Province: British Columbia Newspaper: Richmond Review Feed: Letters Date: 2012-05-23 13:14:29

Apartments leave no room for double-doubles Tim Hortons owner wants city to rework 660-home proposal planned for Alderbridge Way in Richmond. Category: News Province: British Columbia Newspaper: Richmond Review Feed: News Date: 2012-05-23 13:13:41

Traffic chaos at night market opening Two Asian-themed night markets in Richmond pulling in thousands of customers each night. Category: News Province: British Columbia Newspaper: Richmond Review Feed: News Date: 2012-05-23 13:13:40

COLUMN: Cities must earn support Local governments need to show fiscal responsibility Category: Opinion & Commentary Province: British Columbia Newspaper: Peace Arch News Feed: Opinion Date: 2012-05-23 13:12:51

White Rock councillors rethink subsidies 'Misalignment' in grants-in-aid policy says White Rock's city manager Category: News Province: British Columbia Newspaper: Peace Arch News Feed: News Date: 2012-05-23 13:12:34

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