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B.C. inflation rate expands to 3.8% in August: StatCan

B.C. inflation rate expands to 3.8% in August: StatCan

National inflation rate rises to 4%, according to national statistics agency
In memoriam: B. Eileen Brown (Ross)

In memoriam: B. Eileen Brown (Ross)

November 23, 1923 - August 25, 2023
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 $70 lawsuit over remote control, T-shirt and jewelry

B.C. woman loses $70 lawsuit over remote control, T-shirt and jewelry

'Don’t hate me,' woman said after using friend's Amazon account to order that friend a surprise gift, knowing the friend hated surprises.
Premier says he had no choice but to oust Parksville-Qualicum MLA from NDP caucus

Premier says he had no choice but to oust Parksville-Qualicum MLA from NDP caucus

Premier David Eby said that the decision was made after an internal investigation following a human resources complaint.
Opinion: International students are not to blame for Canada's housing crisis

Opinion: International students are not to blame for Canada's housing crisis

International students frequently face challenges finding suitable places to live. Instead of blaming them, the government should be helping them.
City of Powell River not proceeding with new fire hall

City of Powell River not proceeding with new fire hall

Construction costs exponentially increasing, says interim chief administrative officer
Fall fair in qathet region celebrates work of farmers, growers

Fall fair in qathet region celebrates work of farmers, growers

Powell River Farmers’ Agricultural Institute fundraiser set for this weekend
Strangers in spectacular spy-hopping whale snap all identified

Strangers in spectacular spy-hopping whale snap all identified

The five people had an up-close encounter with an orca named Kye.
Transit accessibility raised at City of Powell River meeting

Transit accessibility raised at City of Powell River meeting

Council receives suggestion for handyDART bus availability during Blackberry Festival