Highlights

75% of Vancouver-area residents without AC face dangerous temperatures, report finds

The region will experience extreme heat waves like the one in 2021 every five to 10 years by 2040, according to scientific research.

Feb 13, 2024 1:07 PM Read more >

B.C. mayors plead for collaboration on housing solutions

Six B.C. mayors share the stage at UBCM panel.

Feb 13, 2024 12:23 PM Read more >

Record seizure of $11M of contraband tobacco and weapons nets four arrests

A special combined police unit in B.C. has uncovered what it deems to be the largest contraband tobacco seizure in B.C. history.

Feb 13, 2024 12:21 PM Read more >

Powell River U18 Kings keep postseason hopes alive

Multiple tiebreakers needed to determine opening round results of Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Association playoffs

Feb 13, 2024 12:12 PM Read more >

Point slips away from Powell River Villa in last minute

Nanaimo United awarded penalty kick, coverts to win Vancouver Island Soccer League match

Feb 13, 2024 10:29 AM Read more >

qathet Regional District briefs

Amends northside fire protection bylaw; Offers wood smoke reduction program; Confirms wildfire response collaboration; Supports library funding resolution

Feb 13, 2024 9:18 AM Read more >

Fewer British Columbians using re-usable bags in wake of plastic ban rejection

Green Fatigue? B.C. residents hold steady on reusable bags, but other eco-habits dip.

Feb 13, 2024 8:30 AM Read more >

In memoriam: John Joseph (Joe) Walkinshaw

May 31, 1949 - January 30, 2024

Feb 13, 2024 7:45 AM Read more >

Good morning, Peak readers

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

Feb 13, 2024 6:45 AM Read more >

B.C. court rejects $1,500 COVID ticket appeal

Nithya Geetapriya Ananda was fined $5,750, a penalty later reduced to $1,500.

Feb 13, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >