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Sailings between Comox and Powell River cancelled due to weather

Sailings between Comox and Powell River cancelled due to weather

Late afternoon and evening round-trips will not run on March 11 per BC Ferries service notice
January's cold snap cost Western Canada $180M in insured damages

January's cold snap cost Western Canada $180M in insured damages

Most of the total insurance claims connected to the January 2024 cold weather event were connected to personal property damage.
B.C. mining pollution referred to international commission

B.C. mining pollution referred to international commission

Canada and the U.S. have asked the International Joint Commission to carry out a reference study and recommend solutions for mining pollution in the Elk and Kootenay rivers.
McCallum Cup tilts in favour of Powell River Regals

McCallum Cup tilts in favour of Powell River Regals

Coy Cup hosts take series lead in west coast championship
Baldrey: B.C. NDP's stance on antisemitism — 'The ball remains in the premier's court'

Baldrey: B.C. NDP's stance on antisemitism — 'The ball remains in the premier's court'

For the first time, B.C. NDP political opponents have had an issue land in their laps that has the government in serious retreat, columnist Keith Baldrey believes.
qRD cosigns letter regarding secondary suite incentive program

qRD cosigns letter regarding secondary suite incentive program

qathet Regional District was left out of provincial plan introduced in 2023
Powell River Kings suffer pair of road losses

Powell River Kings suffer pair of road losses

Hockey club sets sights on final playoff spot, currently held by their next opponent
Rob Shaw: B.C. businesses get second shot at vandalism grants after province bungles rollout

Rob Shaw: B.C. businesses get second shot at vandalism grants after province bungles rollout

Jobs minister admits changes needed after failure to help struggling businesses
In memoriam: David Francis McIlravey

In memoriam: David Francis McIlravey

April 10, 1944 - February 29, 2024
Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices