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qathet Regional District committee defeats zoning recommendation

qathet Regional District committee defeats zoning recommendation

Planning directors vote against asking board to adopt Krompocker Road bylaw
MMA fighter appears in B.C. court on assault, driving charges

MMA fighter appears in B.C. court on assault, driving charges

A video posted to social media showed a moving vehicle where the driver appeared to be dragging a woman outside the car.
Ottawa to allow 30-year amortization for first-time buyers' mortgages on new homes

Ottawa to allow 30-year amortization for first-time buyers' mortgages on new homes

"By extending amortization, monthly mortgage payments will be more affordable for young Canadians who want that first home of their own."
Viewpoint: Week ranks high in Powell River Regals’ history

Viewpoint: Week ranks high in Powell River Regals’ history

"There are no words to describe what the players did for five days straight."
Major B.C. civic political parties investigated for 'potential' prohibited contributions

Major B.C. civic political parties investigated for 'potential' prohibited contributions

ABC Vancouver and Burnaby Citizens Association among the largest civic slates being probed for possible campaign financing violations.
Housing legislation reviewed by City of Powell River councillors

Housing legislation reviewed by City of Powell River councillors

Committee of the whole receives update on provincial bills related to accommodation statutes
Royal B.C. Museum takes on collection of Terry Fox memorabilia

Royal B.C. Museum takes on collection of Terry Fox memorabilia

The collection includes the runner’s prosthetic legs and T-shirts and the bottle of ocean water he collected in Newfoundland when he started his historic 1980 run across Canada
Three Chicken Farm becomes hub for animals and celebrations

Three Chicken Farm becomes hub for animals and celebrations

Venue makes events and adventures memorable
Most British Columbians want mining companies to pay for pollution, says poll

Most British Columbians want mining companies to pay for pollution, says poll

“British Columbians are worried they’re going to be left with the bill to clean up this mess," says advocate.
Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

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