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Rob Shaw: BC NDP program barely offers Band-Aids while businesses bleed

Rob Shaw: BC NDP program barely offers Band-Aids while businesses bleed

Bureaucracy behind Security Small Business Rebate Program means it could take 37 years to distribute funds for companies hit by vandals
In memoriam: Hildegard Huetzelmann

In memoriam: Hildegard Huetzelmann

April 20, 1931- 2023
Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
Powell River RCMP warn residents about Bitcoin fraud

Powell River RCMP warn residents about Bitcoin fraud

Investment made through illegitimate company advertising on Facebook results in loss
B.C. bar fined $3,000 for being over customer limit

B.C. bar fined $3,000 for being over customer limit

Inspectors found Vancouver's Shamrock Bar & Grill had more than 70 people on June 17, 2023 despite a capacity of 44 patrons.
Last of 'vulnerable' B.C. co-ops saved despite feds being 'MIA'

Last of 'vulnerable' B.C. co-ops saved despite feds being 'MIA'

Two rare co-ops on private land have been saved from the prospect of redevelopment with a $71-million injection of cash to a non-profit trust entity operated by the Co-operative Housing Federation of BC.
Langley comes back to defeat Powell River Kings

Langley comes back to defeat Powell River Kings

Rivermen score four unanswered goals after falling behind 2-0
B.C. woman convicted of COVID assault acquitted on appeal

B.C. woman convicted of COVID assault acquitted on appeal

A judge found the woman assaulted a store employee by coughing in their direction, and assaulted another by pushing her shopping cart into him.
Viewpoint: It’s time to listen to professionals about addiction

Viewpoint: It’s time to listen to professionals about addiction

"Dr. Henry has shone an evidenced-based light on a challenging issue." ~ John Richmond, BC Association of Social Workers
Thousands still waiting to find a doctor through B.C. registry

Thousands still waiting to find a doctor through B.C. registry

Health Minister Adrian Dix says 60,000 people have been connected to a family doctor through the Health Connect Registry, while 220,000 continue to await placement