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BC Coroners Service blames illicit drug supply for 184 deaths in June

BC Coroners Service blames illicit drug supply for 184 deaths in June

The coroners service says 90 per cent of all drugs tested in June showed the presence of fentanyl.
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B.C. researchers discover Janus, the first 'two-faced' star

B.C. researchers discover Janus, the first 'two-faced' star

An international team of astronomers, including two UBC researchers, reveal the first 'two-faced' star, a celestial Rosetta Stone to help unravel the cosmic evolution of a dying star.
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Powell River Logger Sports results

Powell River Logger Sports results

Multiple competitors earn titles at Willingdon Beach venue
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In memoriam: Larry Eugene Misner

In memoriam: Larry Eugene Misner

January 29, 1948 - July 10, 2023
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Opinion: Remote work now a mandatory office option for younger generation

Opinion: Remote work now a mandatory office option for younger generation

Nearly one-third of B.C.'s pandemic home workers are no longer allowed to labour from home, according to survey results.
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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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B.C. strata owner can't have carport security camera after break-in

B.C. strata owner can't have carport security camera after break-in

The strata council didn't follow proper procedures, the B.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled.
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B.C. port strike back on after union rejects deal, saying four-year term is too long

B.C. port strike back on after union rejects deal, saying four-year term is too long

VANCOUVER — Workers are back on strike at British Columbia ports after their union rejected a mediator's tentative agreement, stunning business community leaders who had welcomed the end of strike action last week.
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B.C. woman sues her strata for almost $750K — and loses

B.C. woman sues her strata for almost $750K — and loses

Water damage led to multiple repair delays, but B.C.'s Civil Resolution Tribunal rules it was the owner's 'unreasonable behaviour' that held up work.
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Pickleball players excel at tournament on lower Sunshine Coast

Pickleball players excel at tournament on lower Sunshine Coast

Bronze, silver and gold medals won by participants from qathet region
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