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Pursuing an MLB franchise is as popular in B.C. as hosting the FIFA World Cup: poll

Pursuing an MLB franchise is as popular in B.C. as hosting the FIFA World Cup: poll

British Columbians would support a Major League Baseball franchise playing ball at BC Place
Powell River Council supports motion for peer-assisted care team

Powell River Council supports motion for peer-assisted care team

“This provides an opportunity to support the RCMP not having to respond to as many non-enforcement social issue mental health-related calls." ~ councillor Trina Isakson
In memoriam: Richard Stogre

In memoriam: Richard Stogre

September 9, 1953 - August 21, 2023
Opinion: How old is the universe exactly? A new theory suggests that it's been around for twice as long as believed

Opinion: How old is the universe exactly? A new theory suggests that it's been around for twice as long as believed

A new hypothesis suggests that the universe may be twice as old as we had believed. Observations from the James Webb Space Telescope provide new information on the rate of the universe’s expansion.
Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
Sports tickets for B.C. stock dealers leads to $300K penalty, bans

Sports tickets for B.C. stock dealers leads to $300K penalty, bans

Jeffrey David McCord and Martin David Lang are temporarily barred from high-level positions at registered companies for allowing Vertex to improperly incentivize dealers.
5 tips to keep your job hunt expenses in check

5 tips to keep your job hunt expenses in check

With a little proactive communication, thriftiness, research, and thinking outside the box, you can land your dream job without a major hit to your wallet.
B.C. Indigenous man alleges police assault in front of baby daughter

B.C. Indigenous man alleges police assault in front of baby daughter

Alex Mountain said his baby daughter went flying from her stroller when police "slammed" him to the ground.
BC wildfires: A look at the numbers as more than 8,000 people evacuated from homes

BC wildfires: A look at the numbers as more than 8,000 people evacuated from homes

We break down the numbers, from evacuation orders and alerts to the number of people working directly on the fires.
Coastal climate keeps wildfires at bay in qathet region

Coastal climate keeps wildfires at bay in qathet region

Fire mitigation starts with education at home and in community