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qathet Film Society requests grant-in-aid for annual festival

qathet Film Society requests grant-in-aid for annual festival

Regional district finance committee recommends approving funds
In memoriam: Barbara Jean Thorsell (née Nott)

In memoriam: Barbara Jean Thorsell (née Nott)

February 9, 1932 - October 28, 2023
Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
Judge slams B.C. ministry's 'complete failure' in child sex abuse case

Judge slams B.C. ministry's 'complete failure' in child sex abuse case

"That is entirely not acceptable," the judge said.
New housing law aims to address concerns about parks, other amenities

New housing law aims to address concerns about parks, other amenities

Such contributions have typically been negotiated during rezonings, which will no longer be needed in some cases under new provincial rules
B.C. single mother awarded $1M for car accident

B.C. single mother awarded $1M for car accident

"I find the injuries have had a drastically negative impact on her life," the judge said.
Benchlands open house draws questions from qathet residents

Benchlands open house draws questions from qathet residents

Potential development project in heart of local neighbourhoods
Budget revealed for Powell River Public Library

Budget revealed for Powell River Public Library

Chief librarian makes presentations to qathet Regional District board and city council
Peek at the Patricia: Cast brings sparkle to romantic comedy

Peek at the Patricia: Cast brings sparkle to romantic comedy

"There’s a sprightly sort of sweetness and preposterous innocence to this quirky-naive film." ~ Gary Shilling, qathet Film Society
B.C. facing uptick in unauthorized midwifery claims, says regulator

B.C. facing uptick in unauthorized midwifery claims, says regulator

The BC College of Nurses and Midwives says it has received 13 reports in the past 18 months of incidents involving unauthorized midwifery practitioners and/or unauthorized use of title.