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Weakening economy convinces BoC to hold key rate, but door to more hikes stays open

Weakening economy convinces BoC to hold key rate, but door to more hikes stays open

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada decided to hold its key interest rate steady on Wednesday amid mounting evidence the economy is slowing, but the central bank isn't declaring victory yet as it remains cautious to not fuel speculation about rate cuts.
Looking back: Powell River Villa captures second Jackson Cup

Looking back: Powell River Villa captures second Jackson Cup

Soccer club raised the trophy for a second time in 1995 before repeating as champions in 1997 and 2000
Healthy Living: We all want more control in aging

Healthy Living: We all want more control in aging

The basic tactics against age-related diseases are exercise, nutrition, sleep and emotional and mental health
Plant-based sources of probiotics to boost gut health

Plant-based sources of probiotics to boost gut health

Add any one of these to your regular diet and your body will be sure to thank you.
Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
Amid forecast of financial uncertainty, B.C. Ferries seeks to buy 4 new electric vessels

Amid forecast of financial uncertainty, B.C. Ferries seeks to buy 4 new electric vessels

It is forecasting financial uncertainty amid staffing shortages and rising costs.
Opinion: Poor police practices are endangering 2SLGBTQ+ survivors of intimate partner violence

Opinion: Poor police practices are endangering 2SLGBTQ+ survivors of intimate partner violence

Research finds that police officers engage in discriminatory behaviours towards 2SLGBTQ+ survivors of intimate partner violence.
VIDEO: Powell River Racquet Centre welcomes curious players

VIDEO: Powell River Racquet Centre welcomes curious players

Pickleball association hopes to aquire a designated facility
Events celebrate 50 years of Powell River Villa soccer

Events celebrate 50 years of Powell River Villa soccer

Opening Vancouver Island Soccer League weekend a time to remember history, look into the future
UPDATE: North Island-Powell River naming decision disappoints MP

UPDATE: North Island-Powell River naming decision disappoints MP

Rachel Blaney had proposed using qathet in riding name