Powell River Discover Yourself

08/31/2021

Sometimes, things just come together: the right idea, the right community, the right person. That's what happened for Cheryl Milne, who just opened Katcher Guidance in the middle of August. "When you’re starting a business in Powell River, everyone is excited for you and asks ‘how can I help?’. I’ve never opened a business anywhere else, but I think that’s unique to Powell River.” Find out more about Cheryl's new venture on our website!

Starting her own business was always a dream for Cheryl Milne, and with her return to Powell River and with family support around her, the time was right to take the step.

07/10/2021

Summer means boating!

06/18/2021

June might have started out rainy and cool, but the weather seems to have turned, which means it's a great time to get outside. It's also a great time to profile one of Powell River's newest businesses, Palli Paddle Boards. Brandon Frey is the first franchise owner/operator for this Victoria company, and he can't wait to help Powell Riverites and visitors get out on the water!

Summer seems to have finally come to the upper Sunshine Coast, and for Brandon Frey, June was the perfect time to launch his new business, Palli Paddle Boards Powell River.

06/07/2021

- a surprise around every corner.

05/27/2021

Welcome to Powell River, Brenna! In our latest entrepreneur profile, we talk to Brenna Wear, a new registered massage therapist now taking clients here. She and her husband moved to Powell River in January, and are looking forward to building their life here.

Brenna Wear moved to Powell River in January 2021, and for one of our community’s newest registered massage therapists, the city was the perfect crossroads of everything she and her partner wanted in a home.

05/12/2021

05/12/2021

Seven years ago, we started with a simple purpose: to tell people about Powell River and encourage people and businesses to move here. That purpose hasn't changed, but we realized that our title, 'Live and Invest,' doesn't quite cover it - there's so much more to Powell River these days! We talked to a lot of people, did a lot of thinking, and realized that while yes, we do still want people to live and invest in Powell River, we really want to facilitate discovery. Discover our natural beauty, discover the friendliness of your neigbours, discover the opportunities this growing community has to offer, and most importantly, discover yourself again in a place that gives you the space to think and breathe. So welcome to Powell River - Discover Yourself. We can't wait to meet you!

04/26/2021

Powell River is famous for year-round activities, and now you can explore them from your phone! Powell River Visitor Centre has just developed an app that you can use to learn more about our city, whether you are a recent arrival, are planning a visit, or are considering moving here. Go to https://www.appscanada.ca/powellriver and download the app for your device today!

04/21/2021

With spring comes thoughts of growth, in more ways than one. We're so pleased to see OneLight receiving support from both Powell River Community Forest Ltd. and the Province of British Columbia to grow their social enterprise and make a difference in the lives of many people and families in Powell River!

04/15/2021

It's green all winter in Powell River, so when spring arrives, we start looking for other things. Cherry blossoms, daffodils, extended hours at our garden supply stores, and vegetable starts outside all the major grocery stores are just a few of the things that tell us spring is here!

For us, the colour white doesn't really mean winter, because we so rarely have snow on the ground for more than a week. Instead, we look for the colour white as one of the first signs of spring. Around town, gnarled old trees and smooth young ones begin to flower with white and pink blossoms before....

03/31/2021

We're thrilled to keep featuring entrepreneurs in Powell River, both those who came from elsewhere, those who have never left, and those who grew up here, left, and came back! Amanda Hasler falls in that latter category - a nurse who works in our hospital, she became an entrepreneur in 2019 when she opened The Knitter's Nest.

Townsite Market is home to The Knitter's Nest, and it was just what Amanda was looking for. “Townsite Market was just opening when I was looking for a place to rent, and it was perfect for what I wanted the shop to be. There’s both a lot of history and a great sense of positivity around the future in Townsite."

Read the full profile on our website!

02/14/2021

We think that the best people to tell the stories of Powell River are the people who live here. That's why we'll be publishing regular entrepreneur profiles of some of the people who make Powell River fantastic.

Velma Richmond came to Powell River for retirement, and found herself as busy as she ever was! She now owns Velma's Candy, Tea & Gifts on Marine Avenue.

"It's very important to have purpose in life," she said.

Read Velma's full story here! https://prdiscoveryourself.ca/2021/02/14/entrepreneur-profile-velma-richmond-and-velmas-candy-tea-and-gifts/

01/18/2021

Last week, our city crews were getting ready for winter! Our temperatures are heading closer to freezing, and the forecast is calling for snow on the weekend for the first time this season (yes, it is past the middle of January), but our city workers are ready for anything!

Our City crews are ready for the freeze! The trucks are full for salting our roads.

01/18/2021

Our recreation complex is one of the hubs of activity in Powell River. The complex has a comprehensive COVID-19 plan to keep people safe, as well as restart some of their programming for the winter.

Happy New Year!

Programs start next week! We've been busy getting a line up of awesome programs and activities ready for you. Looking to start a new routine? Feel healthier? Learn a new skill? Check out what we have to offer.

Arena & Sport Programs: https://bit.ly/3pWJ0uV
Aquatic Schedule & Swim Lessons: https://bit.ly/2M6solC
Community Recreation Programs: https://bit.ly/2XjUkoy
Health & Fitness Programs: https://bit.ly/38kj8Di
Health & Fitness Registered Drop in Schedule: https://bit.ly/3bbAdRE
Registered Drop in Public Skating: https://bit.ly/2LgAU1c

You may register online at www.powellriverprc.ca, call us at 604 485-2891, or come visit us. If you have a membership, you must call us to register for your drop in classes.

Find what moves you in 2021!

01/15/2021

Oh man, this story totally makes me want to get out on my bicycle! It's so great that the weather in Powell River lets us go for late December overnight bike trips! When was the last time you went biking?

Originally intending to ride deep into the backcountry on an epic overnighter to send off 2020 with a bang, Miles and Emily instead opted to stay close to home for an equally satisfying 35km round trip for their Good Night 2020 campout. Find Miles's reflection and a huge gallery of photos here...

01/14/2021

If you're thinking of moving to Powell River, it's a good idea to know what the real estate market is like. From the story: "[Realtor Neil] Frost said the Powell River market is facing a bit of a supply and inventory issue. He said there is a lack of listings here in town and in the rural areas. “Everything is getting bought up in most of our areas,” said Frost. “Properties are selling quickly.”"

https://www.prpeak.com/real-estate/strong-real-estate-sales-continue-in-powell-river-1.24264371

Real estate sales in the Powell River region in December 2020 were significantly higher than sales from December 2019, setting a new sales record for the month of December, according to the . . .

01/13/2021

One of the great things about Powell River is how it still stays your home, even after you've left, and how it welcomes you back when you return.

Ashley Wolford’s return to Powell River is so recent that her husband Spencer and young children Alexa and Wesley are still living in Victoria. “My family hasn’t moved yet so I’ve been commuting . . .