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Much of B.C.'s coast recorded its hottest August in 174 years

Much of B.C.'s coast recorded its hottest August in 174 years

Record-warm temperatures covered almost 13 per cent of the world's surface in August, the most since the start of records, according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
B.C. mayor says new drug ban near child play areas remains limited

B.C. mayor says new drug ban near child play areas remains limited

Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West says now is the time to move forward on implementing robust treatment programs for drug users.
U.K. man used TikTok, Snapchat to sexually exploit young B.C. girl

U.K. man used TikTok, Snapchat to sexually exploit young B.C. girl

The man contacted hundreds of underage females, promising more social media followers.
Support recommended for Texada seniors housing proposal

Support recommended for Texada seniors housing proposal

qathet Regional District board will consider application for island property
Double homicide in Chilliwack being investigated, suspect arrested

Double homicide in Chilliwack being investigated, suspect arrested

Police are not releasing any details about the two deceased people.
Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Local officers responded to 127 calls for service in the past week
Living Well: Take strengths-based approach with ADHD

Living Well: Take strengths-based approach with ADHD

Although ADHD can be present in all ages, the school years tend to be a time of recognition that something is impacting behaviour and performance
Old-growth logging, road building can proceed in B.C. without First Nation consent, says memo

Old-growth logging, road building can proceed in B.C. without First Nation consent, says memo

A May 2023 memo from BC Timber Sales gives direction for logging to proceed in certain old-growth forests where First Nations haven't responded or where road building elsewhere is deemed not economically feasible.
In memoriam: Shirley Marlene Cole

In memoriam: Shirley Marlene Cole

July 8, 1934 - August 30, 2023
Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

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