Highlights

B.C.'s health minister warns high emergency medical care demand may be 'new normal'

There are about 9,700 patients in emergency care across B.C., about 700 more than normal for this time of year.

Sep 8, 2023 4:34 PM Read more >

'One Chip Challenge' product pulled from Canadian shelves after U.S. teen's death

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is conducting a food safety investigation into the One Chip Challenge. The investigation comes as the manufacturer of the extremely spicy tortilla chip pulls the product from Canadian and U.S.

Sep 8, 2023 2:41 PM Read more >

Powell River Hospital District board recommends debris clearing

Committee of the whole in favour of tree maintenance near supportive housing facility

Sep 8, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

qathet Regional District to consider Savary Island wharf project

Directors hear concerns about prospect of a fire on the dock

Sep 8, 2023 12:05 PM Read more >

BC Hydro to build new dual fast EV chargers

New fast charges coming to Tumbler Ridge, Manning Park, Mackenzie, Surrey this fall

Sep 8, 2023 11:30 AM Read more >

Tax exemption to be considered for Texada Island Legion

Branch 232 applies for relief for 2024

Sep 8, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >

B.C. adds 12K jobs in August, real estate takes a hit

B.C. unemployment rate outperforming the rest of Canada, according to Statistics Canada.

Sep 8, 2023 7:01 AM Read more >

'My heart is broken': Mother of deceased Indigenous woman still fighting for answers

A meeting was to take place between RCMP, BC Coroners Service and the family at the end of August.

Sep 8, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Can prefabricated homes solve B.C.'s construction crunch?

Politicians and local housing planners are seeking a provincial plan to build up an off-site construction industry to address labour shortages and housing stalls.

Sep 8, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Good morning, Peak readers

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

Sep 8, 2023 5:45 AM Read more >