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In memoriam: Brent Ray

In memoriam: Brent Ray

October 13, 1958 - March 29, 2023
BC Hydro warns of neighbour bickering, trees and power line problems

BC Hydro warns of neighbour bickering, trees and power line problems

Twelve per cent of British Columbians dislike their neighbour's ugly balcony or yard decor.
Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
John Ducker: Dashcam program bolsters U.K. road-safety effort

John Ducker: Dashcam program bolsters U.K. road-safety effort

The U.K.’s national dashcam safety portal allows anyone to submit footage of a reckless driving incident into an online database.
B.C. strata must reimburse owner for removed bike room contents

B.C. strata must reimburse owner for removed bike room contents

Tribunal member found the strata did not act reasonably and breached its duty to maintain common property.
Opinion: New research reveals how a single consumer group has the power to influence product pricing

Opinion: New research reveals how a single consumer group has the power to influence product pricing

Retail stores change the prices of their products based on the shopping habits of consumers. But consumers come in a variety of types, and not all of them influence prices equally.
qathet Regional District hosts return of Trash Bash

qathet Regional District hosts return of Trash Bash

The opportunity is to clean up illegal dumpsites that are in our backwoods, along roadways, shorelines." ~ Let's Talk Trash Team member Ingalisa Burns
B.C. looks at broader recognition of workplace trauma

B.C. looks at broader recognition of workplace trauma

“If you don’t have the presumption for mental health [injuries], it’s very difficult to prove it is work-related," said Labour Minister Harry Bains
Author brings storytelling musical tour to Texada Island

Author brings storytelling musical tour to Texada Island

"I come almost like a travelling circus; I come with musicians and stories." ~ Grant Lawrence
B.C. nurses ratify new three-year collective agreement

B.C. nurses ratify new three-year collective agreement

VICTORIA — Nurses in British Columbia have ratified a new three-year collective agreement covering about 51,000 registered, psychiatric and licensed practical nurses in the province.