Highlights

Kicking the Clutter: Start thinking about spring cleaning

Vernal equinox in 2024 is March 19

Mar 14, 2024 11:11 AM Read more >

B.C. gold company fined $276,000 for environmental failures

Barkerville Gold was given 30 days to pay an administrative penalty of $276,360, down from an original $1.4 million.

Mar 14, 2024 11:00 AM Read more >

Five types of Insignia air fryers recalled due to potential fire risk

Health Canada says people with the affected air fryers should immediately unplug them.

Mar 14, 2024 10:51 AM Read more >

Safety concerns affect cycling habits in qathet region

“Most people said they would ride in traffic if the needed to, but really prefer separated paths.” ~ Chris Lightfoot, qathet Regional Cycling Association

Mar 14, 2024 10:17 AM Read more >

Some B.C. universities could lose tens of millions per year due to student cap

At some post-secondary institutions, international students account for as much as 78 per cent of total tuition revenue

Mar 14, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

City of Powell River releases Active Living Guide for spring

Registration now open for youth hockey, fitness classes and aquatic lessons

Mar 14, 2024 6:45 AM Read more >

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices

Mar 14, 2024 5:45 AM Read more >

B.C. co-op must pay damages for not using subsidy reserve to help resident

Roberta Marshman claimed she had lost $17,560 in subsidies because she had not been enrolled by the Lavender Housing Cooperative.

Mar 14, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

Collection box to benefit Powell River Action Centre Food Bank

“Knights of Columbus stepped up again for us and bought, paid for and built the donation box to be placed in Save-On-Foods."

Mar 13, 2024 7:45 PM Read more >

qRD committee denies rezoning for Nootka Street development

qathet Regional District directors vote to not allow official community plan and zoning bylaw amendments

Mar 13, 2024 6:45 PM Read more >