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In memoriam: Marianna Scott

In memoriam: Marianna Scott

October 21, 1932 – January 22, 2024
Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
Black Canadians report high levels of racism despite workplace improvements

Black Canadians report high levels of racism despite workplace improvements

TORONTO — Canadian companies are making uneven progress on efforts tomake workplaces more inclusive and equitable for Black workers, according to a survey from KPMG in Canada.
NDP MLAs banned from some B.C. mosques after 'crappy' land comment from minister

NDP MLAs banned from some B.C. mosques after 'crappy' land comment from minister

VANCOUVER — Representatives from more than a dozen British Columbia mosques and Islamic associations have sent a letter to Premier David Eby calling for the minister of post-secondary education to be removed from her role.
For astronomers, reconciliation is looking up

For astronomers, reconciliation is looking up

Astronomers from the Sunshine Coast have opened a dialogue with members of the shíshálh Nation to restore Indigenous knowledge of the skies.
Award-winning comedy set to entertain audiences in qathet

Award-winning comedy set to entertain audiences in qathet

Professional actor happy to be back in town, performing with theatre guild
Spotlight on London, Ont. as world junior hockey sex assault case goes to court

Spotlight on London, Ont. as world junior hockey sex assault case goes to court

TORONTO — The southwestern Ontario city of London will be under a spotlight Monday as a high-profile, multi-year probe into allegations of sexual assault involving players from Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team makes its way to court.
Apartment bylaw passes via close vote from Powell River Council

Apartment bylaw passes via close vote from Powell River Council

First three readings for rental complex approved by a four to three margin
AI brings deepfake pornography to the masses, as Canadian laws play catch-up

AI brings deepfake pornography to the masses, as Canadian laws play catch-up

VANCOUVER — Underage Canadian high school girls are targeted using AI to create fake explicit photos that spread online. Google searches bring up multiple free websites capable of "undressing" women in a matter of minutes.
Powell River Kings start road trip with win in Victoria

Powell River Kings start road trip with win in Victoria

Kristians Samitis' first BC Hockey League goal breaks third period tie