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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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In memoriam: Warren Howe Chapman

In memoriam: Warren Howe Chapman

October 30, 1925 - March 17, 2023
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Les Leyne: B.C. Ferries' independence is a charade

Les Leyne: B.C. Ferries' independence is a charade

Maybe it’s time to accept reality and fold B.C. Ferries back into government as a Crown corporation
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Sidney bookkeeper revealed as winner of $55M Lotto Max jackpot

Sidney bookkeeper revealed as winner of $55M Lotto Max jackpot

Scott Gurney took time to ponder his options before collecting the prize, keeping the ticket in a drawer where he would occasionally look at it
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Opinion: Let's base AI debates on reality, not extreme fears about the future

Opinion: Let's base AI debates on reality, not extreme fears about the future

The letter assumes AI is becoming, or could become, “powerful digital minds” — a longtermist interpretation of AI’s development that ignores important debates about AI today in lieu of future concerns.
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B.C. housing minister quells mayors' fears over densifying single-family lots

B.C. housing minister quells mayors' fears over densifying single-family lots

Ravi Kahlon spoke to mayors at a UBCM housing summit the day after he and the premier unveiled the government’s housing strategy, which includes introducing legislation that will allow up to four units on a single-family lot.
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Mastrodonato makes pro debut with Texas Stars

Mastrodonato makes pro debut with Texas Stars

Former Powell River Minor Hockey player suits up for first American Hockey League game
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Peek at the Patricia: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

Peek at the Patricia: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

Movie based on fantasy game may create big-screen franchise. ~ Gary Shilling, qathet Film Society
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Heart-pounding video shows snowboarder rescued by stranger

Heart-pounding video shows snowboarder rescued by stranger

The snowboarder was buried head-first, deep in the snow, for more than five minutes.
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B.C. social housing: non-profit programs with promise

B.C. social housing: non-profit programs with promise

This is the last of a two-part Western Investor special report on the millions of dollars in government spending, which is meant to provide affordable housing for the most vulnerable in British Columbia
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