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Warming weather heightens avalanche concerns after 5 fatalities in B.C.

A big warming event is expected in B.C., one that will rapidly weaken the snowpack and cause widespread natural avalanches.

Mar 13, 2024 10:04 AM Read more >

Letter: A canary in the mineshaft

"Psychological temperaments help explain why City of Powell River Council voted against suing Big Oil."

Mar 13, 2024 9:33 AM Read more >

Drought triggers more overnight wildfires, finds B.C. scientist

'Active day, quiet night' wildfire model upended in study.

Mar 13, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

In memoriam: Lara Christine Owen

November 2, 1980 - March 15, 2022

Mar 13, 2024 7:45 AM Read more >

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices

Mar 13, 2024 6:45 AM Read more >

The herring return to Porpoise Bay

The Rotary clubs on the Sunshine Coast have been dropping “curtains” off docks for 10 years to assist the herring spawn to hatch and continue to feed the salmon in these waters.

Mar 13, 2024 6:30 AM Read more >

Edible food forests transform yards and public spaces in qathet

Using plants and bushes instead of grass can mitigate climate warming

Mar 12, 2024 7:45 PM Read more >

Solid waste tipping fee debated by qathet Regional District reps

Regional district finance committee recommends increasing municipal assessment

Mar 12, 2024 5:45 PM Read more >

qRD committee recommends grants for electoral areas

qathet Regional District board will consider allocations to grants-in-aid

Mar 12, 2024 4:44 PM Read more >

Powell River Community Foundation hosts national director

Community Foundations Canada representative speaks to qathet region leaders

Mar 12, 2024 2:45 PM Read more >

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