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Letter: Service cuts fall mainly on lower-paid workers

Letter: Service cuts fall mainly on lower-paid workers

"The understanding of cutting services has always been a problem for City of Powell River and qathet Regional District."
B.C. announces minimum wage and other labour protections for app-based gig workers

B.C. announces minimum wage and other labour protections for app-based gig workers

The "pay transparency" measure will allow drivers to know how much they'll earn for each trip before deciding whether to accept an assignment. 
Burnaby Olympic boxing medallist denies assault allegation

Burnaby Olympic boxing medallist denies assault allegation

"I didn't hit him or anything," Dale Walters said. "I just got up in his face and said, 'Get out of my house.'"
'Abused, injured and rotting': B.C. hog farm faces renewed cruelty claims

'Abused, injured and rotting': B.C. hog farm faces renewed cruelty claims

The BC SPCA said it's prepared to launch an investigation after Animal Justice released a video alleging animal cruelty on an Abbotsford, B.C., pig farm.
Former qathet region resident guilty of Pelosi attack

Former qathet region resident guilty of Pelosi attack

David DePape convicted after assault on husband of former US house speaker in San Francisco
Additional funding sought for Powell River Recreation Complex

Additional funding sought for Powell River Recreation Complex

City wants qathet Regional District contribution to be expanded in 2024
Addictions awareness week: Inspiration, innovation, inclusion

Addictions awareness week: Inspiration, innovation, inclusion

"I feel fortunate to have been involved in a number of initiatives over the years that exemplify this theme in the qathet region." ~ Maggie Hathaway, Lift Community Services
Powell River RCMP seek suspects who lit garbage bin on fire

Powell River RCMP seek suspects who lit garbage bin on fire

A similar incident took place in late October
Massullo Motors continues journey of resilience and innovation

Massullo Motors continues journey of resilience and innovation

“We’re honoured to have served generations of families..." ~ general manager Corinne Franklin
Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

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