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In memoriam: Cleopatra Patricia Ruth Edmondson

In memoriam: Cleopatra Patricia Ruth Edmondson

March 21, 1927 - July 4, 2023
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Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
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Letter: Fix the Mixal Lake curve

Letter: Fix the Mixal Lake curve

'Built in 1936, the Mixal Lake curve has been a real and present danger for decades, but has become much more so with today’s larger vehicles and heavier traffic.'
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Opinion: How language can turn down the temperature of heated climate change discourse

Opinion: How language can turn down the temperature of heated climate change discourse

Language is adaptive, self-balancing and evolves with environmental change. Understanding this may be the key to improving the conversation around climate change.
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Aerospace camp at Texada Airport inspires youth

Aerospace camp at Texada Airport inspires youth

Annual event ignited love of aviation in 26 students last month
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BC Ferries cancels sailings between Texada and Powell River

BC Ferries cancels sailings between Texada and Powell River

Two early morning round-trips on August 13 will not run as scheduled
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B.C. moves closer to gig worker protection laws

B.C. moves closer to gig worker protection laws

British Columbia’s labour minister plans to soon pass new laws guaranteeing basic pay, rights and protections for tens of thousands of gig workers.
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qRD committee recommends support for Powell River Salmon Society

qRD committee recommends support for Powell River Salmon Society

qathet Regional District's regional board will consider providing a letter for the society's BC Gaming grant application
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Just ask Angie: What’s the deal with BC Hydro’s air conditioner program?

Just ask Angie: What’s the deal with BC Hydro’s air conditioner program?

Q: How do I get a free or cheap air conditioner from BC Hydro?
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B.C. midwife stripped of credentials after infant's death

B.C. midwife stripped of credentials after infant's death

BC midwife loses registration over tragic failure to 'consult a physician in a timely manner'
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