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In memoriam: Gladys Rice

In memoriam: Gladys Rice

January 2, 1918, to April 1, 2024
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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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Volunteers maintain trails, bridges for shuffle in qathet region

Volunteers maintain trails, bridges for shuffle in qathet region

30 years on, event is still bringing community together
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Powell River Fire Rescue firefighters host hazmat course

Powell River Fire Rescue firefighters host hazmat course

Group of first responders learns various topics relating to hazardous materials
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B.C. First Nations Justice Council releases women's justice plan

B.C. First Nations Justice Council releases women's justice plan

The Indigenous Women's Justice Plan examines issues around legal aid, policing, sentencing, corrections, crisis response, child welfare, First Nations court and Crown prosecution.
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Developer files lawsuit against City of Powell River

Developer files lawsuit against City of Powell River

Alan Rebane initiates Supreme Court of British Columbia action over property development halt
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Powell River Fire Rescue investigates blaze behind strip mall

Powell River Fire Rescue investigates blaze behind strip mall

"...it appears to be a deliberate act aimed at causing significant damage to the structure." ~ PRFR investigator Rocky Swanson
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Who’s Your Doggy? When leashed meets unleashed

Who’s Your Doggy? When leashed meets unleashed

Don’t call out, 'It’s okay, he’s friendly' and let your dog barrel ahead
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In memoriam: Kenneth James Sleno

In memoriam: Kenneth James Sleno

July 2, 1929 - March 15, 2024
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Cartoon: Solar power

Cartoon: Solar power

Be careful when you look skyward today
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