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Meet the new minivan: How a family of four does it all on a cargo bike

Meet the new minivan: How a family of four does it all on a cargo bike

Like many young families priced out of Vancouver, our family of four set our sights on sunnier—and hillier— pastures when we moved to Gibsons in August 2022. Being car-free in the city was easy with abundant transit and vehicle carshares. Once we had kids, I bought my first ebike and trailer rig to tow them around East Van. Instantly, my mental health improved, trading in transit and congested streets for tree-lined greenways and bike paths.
What's the prescription for B.C.'s ailing courts?

What's the prescription for B.C.'s ailing courts?

"There is more to do, and government won't stop working until we turn this crisis around," says the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions.
Editorial: Powell River Action Centre Food Bank a beacon of hope

Editorial: Powell River Action Centre Food Bank a beacon of hope

Every donation symbolizes unity, empathy and shared responsibility
Quarter of Canadians think their province better off as own country: poll

Quarter of Canadians think their province better off as own country: poll

More than half of Canadians say they believe their province would be better off with a new prime minister in office.
Taylor Swift is finally bringing her Eras Tour to Vancouver in 2024

Taylor Swift is finally bringing her Eras Tour to Vancouver in 2024

Swifties, this is not a drill.
Our cashless society is hurting the Legion's poppy campaign, volunteer says

Our cashless society is hurting the Legion's poppy campaign, volunteer says

People just aren’t carrying cash anymore, the West Vancouver Legion volunteer says, and so poppy boxes aren’t getting filled.
In memoriam: Kelvin George

In memoriam: Kelvin George

June 29, 1956 - October 13, 2023
B.C. owner must pay strata $13K in RV parking dispute

B.C. owner must pay strata $13K in RV parking dispute

Gerry Stehle said he was given a parking exemption by the owner-developer.
Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
B.C. woman loses $5,000 hair-bleaching claim

B.C. woman loses $5,000 hair-bleaching claim

Hairdresser said woman was trying to "scam the beauty system."