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Half of variable rate mortgage holders facing financial straits: Angus Reid

Half of variable rate mortgage holders facing financial straits: Angus Reid

One-third of Canadian mortgage holders having difficulty managing finances, according to poll.
Powell River RCMP seek information about construction site theft

Powell River RCMP seek information about construction site theft

Police are looking for video surveillance from the Marine Avenue, Abbotsford Street area
Editorial: It's time for Canada to become a republic

Editorial: It's time for Canada to become a republic

In a truly democratic system, the head of state should be elected by the people, not inherited through a bloodline.
Powell River Action Centre Food Bank faces pressure

Powell River Action Centre Food Bank faces pressure

Manager tells city councillors about difficulties feeding people in need
To feed endangered whales, Alaska ordered to stop intercepting B.C.-bound salmon

To feed endangered whales, Alaska ordered to stop intercepting B.C.-bound salmon

The 'enormous ruling' withholds permits in southeast Alaska that for decades has intercepted hundreds of thousands of chinook salmon before they can reach endangered southern resident killer whales in B.C.
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: Is it more dangerous to cycle with headphones on?

John Ducker: Is it more dangerous to cycle with headphones on?

Under B.C. law, cyclists have a duty to ride with reasonable consideration for others as well as cycle with due care and attention — just like motorists.
Opinion: Health Canada should be transparent about how it's monitoring drug safety

Opinion: Health Canada should be transparent about how it's monitoring drug safety

All new drugs that have never before been sold in Canada in any form, as well as all opioids, require RMPs to help safeguard the public.
Starting in 2024 you could see big savings on your BC Hydro bill

Starting in 2024 you could see big savings on your BC Hydro bill

BC Hydro consumers who are able to lower their electrical consumption in the evenings and those with electric cars are most likely to benefit from a proposed optional time-of-use rate scheme
Gardens near Powell River Lawn Bowling Club receive upgrade

Gardens near Powell River Lawn Bowling Club receive upgrade

Dr. Andy Davis cultivated the space in Townsite for more than 25 years