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City of Powell River department directors outline potential cuts

City of Powell River department directors outline potential cuts

Potential money-saving service adjustments presented at council meeting
Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
Canadians stuck in Gaza tentatively set to leave as early as Tuesday

Canadians stuck in Gaza tentatively set to leave as early as Tuesday

Dalia Salim has spent the last few days desperately trying to pass messages on to her father from the Canadian government about when he will be able to escape the besieged Gaza Strip.
Premiers to focus on energy costs, health care at Halifax meeting of leaders

Premiers to focus on energy costs, health care at Halifax meeting of leaders

The effect of carbon pricing measures on the rising cost of living across Canada is slated to take centre stage at this week's meeting of the country's premiers and territorial leaders in Halifax.
Victoria Grizzlies edge Powell River Kings in overtime

Victoria Grizzlies edge Powell River Kings in overtime

Home team erases two deficits en route to win
Senior wasn't expected to live after falling tree crashed into her home

Senior wasn't expected to live after falling tree crashed into her home

Ann Bailey, whose mobile home was struck by the tree, is speaking out in support of the Victoria Hospitals Foundation’s Imaging is Power campaign. She credits MRIs for helping in her recovery.
How a B.C. woman helped give voice to survivors of sexual assault

How a B.C. woman helped give voice to survivors of sexual assault

The publication ban meant to protect Kelly Favro from further harm effectively silenced her — so she took action. Thanks to her and others like her, the rules have changed.
Lest we forget: Headstone project helps Afghanistan veteran find peace

Lest we forget: Headstone project helps Afghanistan veteran find peace

Through the Last Post Fund, Kyle Scott has erected 1,300 markers for veterans in cemeteries across Canada — including Victoria’s Ross Bay Cemetery
First Nations seek salmon return to Columbia Basin in new treaty with U.S.

First Nations seek salmon return to Columbia Basin in new treaty with U.S.

First Nations groups on the Canadian side of the Columbia River Basin are adamant that salmon runs that have long been blocked by dams in the United States must be restored, potentially in a renewed river treaty between the two countries.
Many veterinarians in Canada are facing extreme burnout and declining mental health

Many veterinarians in Canada are facing extreme burnout and declining mental health

Veterinarians in Canada say they are experiencing extreme burnout and plummeting mental health due to staff shortages, a booming number of animal patients and the round-the-clock stress of the job.