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'Feels amazing': All-women team of scientists dominate in world rowing challenge

'Feels amazing': All-women team of scientists dominate in world rowing challenge

The all-women crew rowed 5,000 kilometres for 38 days straight across the Atlantic Ocean in the World's Toughest Row.
Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
Crofton mill paper operations shuttered indefinitely

Crofton mill paper operations shuttered indefinitely

Owner Paper Excellence announced Thursday it is “indefinitely” closing its Catalyst Crofton paper-producing operation, blaming substantial increases in operating costs
Canadians urged to reduce carbon footprint with new tracker

Canadians urged to reduce carbon footprint with new tracker

Creators say the app is meant to be a fun way to encourage Canadians to think about their impact on climate change on a more regular basis.
Former BC Liberal MLA loses car lease dispute with Nissan

Former BC Liberal MLA loses car lease dispute with Nissan

Ex-provincial politician lost $3,870 dispute with car company after turning in his leased vehicle early.
Students collect microplastics from beaches in qathet region

Students collect microplastics from beaches in qathet region

Brooks Secondary School participates in project to monitor pollution on beaches
Evidence indicates car fire started purposely: Powell River RCMP

Evidence indicates car fire started purposely: Powell River RCMP

Vehicle sustained significant engine compartment damage
Lift Community Services of qathet Society seeks new leader

Lift Community Services of qathet Society seeks new leader

Board announces departure of executive director Stuart Clark
Latvian national junior team member joins Powell River Kings

Latvian national junior team member joins Powell River Kings

Kristians Samitis suited up for his country at the World Junior Hockey Championships
Fifth guilty plea in Hells Angels-related drug conspiracy case

Fifth guilty plea in Hells Angels-related drug conspiracy case

Five men have pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and conspiracy charges for offences in Vancouver, Maple Ridge and Vernon.