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Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
Mario Canseco: Support for King Charles wanes as Canadians' republican sentiment grows

Mario Canseco: Support for King Charles wanes as Canadians' republican sentiment grows

Growing numbers of Canadians want an elected head of state, survey reveals.
B.C. Ferries paying full cost of engine fixes for three ships

B.C. Ferries paying full cost of engine fixes for three ships

Three vessels are being refitted with variable-speed motors after problems were discovered with their rotors.
Dog owner risks own safety to save pet trapped in icy river

Dog owner risks own safety to save pet trapped in icy river

Brian Skakun's quick actions bring happy ending to Kato's Fraser River rescue
Sleeping B.C. nurse suspended again for multiple practice failures

Sleeping B.C. nurse suspended again for multiple practice failures

B.C.'s nursing regulator found Surrey’s Eskhander Balawag had falsified clinical records, failed to follow physician orders and didn't follow medication procedures.
Nutrition month promotes plant-forward mentality in qathet

Nutrition month promotes plant-forward mentality in qathet

Chronic conditions can be avoided by eating whole foods, says study
Opinion: Does TikTok pose a security threat to Canadians?

Opinion: Does TikTok pose a security threat to Canadians?

About 26 per cent of Canadians use TikTok. Regulating the app in Canada might be a better approach to avoiding external political influence.
Former City of Powell River fire chief on invasive species board

Former City of Powell River fire chief on invasive species board

Leader of local Broombusters group Terry Peters elected as director
'A tragic accident': B.C. manslaughter accused was provoked, court told

'A tragic accident': B.C. manslaughter accused was provoked, court told

Jeffrey Scott Van Dyke has pleaded not guilty in connection with the June 2022 death of Scott Alan Carver.
Royal LePage Powell River hosts fundraiser for Grace House

Royal LePage Powell River hosts fundraiser for Grace House

Barbecue and entertainment part of pre-game festivities prior to BC Hockey League game