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qathet Regional District board adopts Texada watershed bylaw

qathet Regional District board adopts Texada watershed bylaw

New local ordinance ensures consistency with the island's official community plan
Okanagan tourism operators losing thousands amid wildfire-related cancellations

Okanagan tourism operators losing thousands amid wildfire-related cancellations

Small businesses that rely on tourists are reeling due to the impact of the wildfires in the Southern Interior
Powell River Council rejects qRD resource-recovery funds request

Powell River Council rejects qRD resource-recovery funds request

City will not contribute growing communities grant money toward qathet Regional District project
Natural disasters linked to climate change

Natural disasters linked to climate change

The 21st century has not been kind to the planet's inhabitants, as floods, fires, hurricanes, tornadoes, droughts, and heat waves have caused havoc with historic frequency and severity.
In memoriam: Giovanni (John) De Vita

In memoriam: Giovanni (John) De Vita

Giovanni was born in Bagnoli del Trigno, Italy, on February 12, 1931
No more 'Forest Fridays': B.C. pupils to return to school in fire-ravaged communities

No more 'Forest Fridays': B.C. pupils to return to school in fire-ravaged communities

VANCOUVER — Alesha Campbell's five-year-old daughter Maddie used to look forward to "Forest Fridays," when she and kindergarten classmates would walk through the woods behind Rose Valley Elementary in West Kelowna.
Alleged B.C. police assault: Baby had head abrasion, witness says

Alleged B.C. police assault: Baby had head abrasion, witness says

Woman on bus who told Indigenous man he was incapable of looking after child may have called 911, according to one witness.
Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
Opinion: AI is reshaping the workplace — but what does it mean for the health and well-being of workers?

Opinion: AI is reshaping the workplace — but what does it mean for the health and well-being of workers?

The rapid rate of AI adoption is putting workplaces at risk of overlooking its potentially adverse impacts, particularly those that could impact the health and well-being of workers.
Canada's first case of new COVID variant detected in B.C.

Canada's first case of new COVID variant detected in B.C.

The new variant was first detected in Denmark last month.