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Powell River mayor stands up for inclusiveness

Powell River mayor stands up for inclusiveness

Acts of intolerance go against core values and principles that city upholds, says Ron Woznow
Free HIV self-test kits made available nation-wide

Free HIV self-test kits made available nation-wide

CATIE.ca, a resource for HIV and hepatitis C information, has launched a new initiative to distribute free HIV self-test kits across the nation.
Powell River Garden Club members share tips and tricks

Powell River Garden Club members share tips and tricks

Mary, Mary, quite contrary, what makes your garden grow?
Realtor in qathet region helps clients find ideal lifestyles

Realtor in qathet region helps clients find ideal lifestyles

Diverse background leads Nancy Hamilton of 460 Realty Powell River to career as real estate expert
Viewpoint: qathet is a perfect new name for our school district

Viewpoint: qathet is a perfect new name for our school district

"Although there have been over 30 name changes in our region, somehow, the school district change feels especially important."
Swearing is becoming more common in the workplace: poll

Swearing is becoming more common in the workplace: poll

At a time when the country’s youngest and oldest adults seem to be at odds on several topics, they find common ground on language.
New COVID approach: Hospital masking returning, but less talk of outbreaks

New COVID approach: Hospital masking returning, but less talk of outbreaks

The province’s fall COVID-19 and flu-shot campaign is set to roll out.
End in sight? Repairs continue at popular Othello Tunnels

End in sight? Repairs continue at popular Othello Tunnels

The Othello Tunnels were damaged during the November 2021 storms.
B.C. Ferries moves public consultation online after threats of violence

B.C. Ferries moves public consultation online after threats of violence

At a recent Sunshine Coast ferry advisory committee meeting, a woman said if B.C. Ferries didn’t make changes, she would ‘take a gun’ to everyone. Also cited: keying of vehicles, shouting, foul language and a disrespect for personal space.
Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

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