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The Powell River Books blog focuses on life and lifestyles in Coastal BC and the Pacific Northwest. Come aboard a floating cabin on Powell Like and experience living off the grid.

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  • First Snow on Nov 20, 2009 in Sky Watch Friday Winter Powell Lake

    We've had lots of wind and rain here in Coastal BC this week ("Sunshine Coast" RAIN and WIND Warning). Because Powell River is at sea level and the weather is moderated by our coastal location, we hardly ever get snow. But not too far inland and up...

  • Wings Over Westview on Nov 17, 2009 in My World Powell River Flying

    On Sunday, I posted a video (Wicked Winter Weather) about the dedicated service provided by the ferry crew on the Island Princess. Getting to and from Powell River can be a challenge in November because it's a time for lots of rain and wind. Because...

  • Give a Christmas Gift that Features Powell River on Nov 16, 2009 in Powell River Books

    A Christmas Shopping Suggestion from www.PowellRiverBooks.comA Great Christmas Presentfor the Outdoor EnthusiastUp the LakeCoastal BC StoriesHead up Powell Lake to experience life in an off the grid float cabin, take a boat to world famous Desolation...

  • "Sunshine Coast" RAIN and WIND Warning! on Nov 15, 2009 in Powell River Weather

    WeatherofficeEnvironment Canada's Official Weather Warnings10:38 AM PST Sunday 15 November 2009Rainfall warning for Sunshine Coast continuedRainfall amounts of 80 to 200 mm by Monday.Eighty millimetres is 3.1 inches and 200 is an astounding 7.9 inch...

  • Top 10 Reasons to Visit Powell River this Winter on Nov 14, 2009 in Powell River Travel Destinations

    Winter's coming and here are ten reasons you should make Powell River BC your winter travel destination.10. The 2010 Winter Olympics. Are you coming to the Vancouver Winter Olympics? Take time to explore all that our region has to offer. Powell Riv...

  • First Solar Halo of the Season on Nov 13, 2009 in Sky Watch Friday

  • Early Christmas Shopping Suggestion on Nov 13, 2009 in Powell River Books

    Give a little bit ofPowell Riverfor ChristmasGo to www.PowellRiverBooks.com and take a look inside these six exciting books in Wayne's Coastal BC Stories series. They are popular with locals and visitors to Powell River because they're all about our...