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Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
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The true cost of food: High grocery prices are not the root issue

The true cost of food: High grocery prices are not the root issue

Many people are experiencing the sticker shock of higher prices at grocery stores. But the amount we pay for food often does not reflect the real social, environmental and human costs of production.
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What is the biggest barrier for sustainable travel?

What is the biggest barrier for sustainable travel?

The travelling crowd is a mix: 49% believe sustainable travel options are too expensive, while 43% are willing to spend for it.
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Peek at the Patricia: Film covers excitement of first smartphone

Peek at the Patricia: Film covers excitement of first smartphone

BlackBerry is 'suspenseful and sometimes unexpectedly beautiful and weirdly moving' ~ Gary Shilling, qathet Film Society
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Street celebration invites visitors to explore historic Townsite

Street celebration invites visitors to explore historic Townsite

Neighbourhood event in Powell River welcomes wandering tourists and residents
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qRD committee recommends $50,000 for Community Resource Centre

qRD committee recommends $50,000 for Community Resource Centre

qathet Regional District board to consider grant for Lift Community Services' facility on Joyce Avenue
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Grant terms recommended for Powell River Outdoor Rec Users Group

Grant terms recommended for Powell River Outdoor Rec Users Group

qRD directors will consider granting $23,000 for the organization’s annual trail maintenance program
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Employers say B.C. port strike spills over, U.S. workers refuse to touch Canada cargo

Employers say B.C. port strike spills over, U.S. workers refuse to touch Canada cargo

VANCOUVER — Maritime employers says the impact of the B.C. port strike is spilling over internationally, as U.S. port workers refuse to handle containers rerouted from Vancouver to Seattle.
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Capilano Highways monitoring after 'heavily concentrated saltwater' spilled onto Highway 101

Capilano Highways monitoring after 'heavily concentrated saltwater' spilled onto Highway 101

Fire chief concerned rain could bring the material back to the surface of the highway
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Premiers meeting in Winnipeg starts with discussion with Indigenous leaders

Premiers meeting in Winnipeg starts with discussion with Indigenous leaders

WINNIPEG — Canada's premiers kicked off their annual three-day conference Monday by meeting with Indigenous leaders on issues including housing, child welfare and reconciliation.
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