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Powell River Fire Rescue declared as full-service department

Powell River Fire Rescue declared as full-service department

“This has been a real joint effort between the fire chiefs in the province and the fire commissioner’s office to bring about these standards." ~ Rocky Swanson
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Rob Shaw: Viral TikTok video sparks investigation into B.C.'s clean energy grants

Rob Shaw: Viral TikTok video sparks investigation into B.C.'s clean energy grants

B.C. energy minister faces backlash, orders audit in wake of clean energy grant scandal
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Extreme weather events temper predictions B.C.'s wine region could grow as climate warms

Extreme weather events temper predictions B.C.'s wine region could grow as climate warms

Study says B.C. among regions positioned to benefit, but extreme weather events remain a threat.
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In memoriam: Gladys Rice

In memoriam: Gladys Rice

January 2, 1918, to April 1, 2024
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Half of British Columbians are afraid of crime in their community, says poll

Half of British Columbians are afraid of crime in their community, says poll

Canadians blame addiction, gangs and courts for criminal activity.
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Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
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Mask mandate in hospitals dropped as vaccine booster program ramps up

Mask mandate in hospitals dropped as vaccine booster program ramps up

The goal of the spring booster campaign is to strengthen waning protection for the most vulnerable
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Debt burden in B.C. felt more than across Canada, survey shows

Debt burden in B.C. felt more than across Canada, survey shows

Bank of Canada set to hold interest rate policy meeting on April 10 as more British Columbians report feeling greater pinch in their wallets.
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Crown stays assault charge against B.C. Olympic boxing medallist

Crown stays assault charge against B.C. Olympic boxing medallist

Dale Walters said he took the complainant in as a homestay student, something he has been doing for 20 years without incident.
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Trapped B.C. orca calf's skin whitening, no sign of emaciation: Fisheries Department

Trapped B.C. orca calf's skin whitening, no sign of emaciation: Fisheries Department

ZEBALLOS, B.C. — The skin of a young killer whale trapped in a Vancouver Island lagoon is turning white due to the low salinity of the water, but the Fisheries Department says the calf is active and isn't showing signs of emaciation.
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