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British Columbians remain overwhelmingly supportive of grizzly bear hunting ban: survey

British Columbians remain overwhelmingly supportive of grizzly bear hunting ban: survey

Public feedback on the NDP government’s draft Grizzly Bear Stewardship Framework remains open until Oct. 6
Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
More high-seas surveys needed to understand what's happening with Pacific salmon stocks: fisheries scientist

More high-seas surveys needed to understand what's happening with Pacific salmon stocks: fisheries scientist

Massive changes in the Pacific Ocean’s ecosystem are affecting salmon in ways never seen before
Stronger information laws can counter conspiracy theories, commissioner says

Stronger information laws can counter conspiracy theories, commissioner says

Disinformation undermines confidence in the legitimacy of democratic institutions, senior governments told.
9 dogs, 2 cats seized from B.C. individual with history of animal cruelty

9 dogs, 2 cats seized from B.C. individual with history of animal cruelty

The SPCA said all the animals on site, including nine dogs and two cats, were living near piles of rotting flesh from deer and elk and did not have access to adequate shelter.
qathet area resident concerned over dumped carcasses

qathet area resident concerned over dumped carcasses

Improper disposal has negative and high risk impact
Piece of family history returned to qathet region

Piece of family history returned to qathet region

Neighbours have positive reaction to steam donkey installed at park in Cranberry
Powell River Regional Hospital District asked for lease change

Powell River Regional Hospital District asked for lease change

Recovery group Miklat Recovery Society votes to hand over its management services to another organization, including the old fire hall in Townsite
British Columbia logged a fifth more old-growth forests than reported

British Columbia logged a fifth more old-growth forests than reported

In 2021, old-growth logging was 19% higher than originally claimed by the Ministry of Forests, when it said logging rates had hit 'record lows.'
Powell River RCMP receive fraud report related to BC Hydro

Powell River RCMP receive fraud report related to BC Hydro

Texada Island resident received a call asking for outstanding bill to be paid