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Fibre optic project endorsed for Texada Island community

Fibre optic project endorsed for Texada Island community

qathet Regional District board supportive of plans to bring high speed internet connectivity to Gillies Bay
Respondents split on City of Powell River keeping Zunga Bus

Respondents split on City of Powell River keeping Zunga Bus

Poll results favour city council decision to keep service by slight margin
Cybertip warns of sextortion risks with phone app Wizz

Cybertip warns of sextortion risks with phone app Wizz

Canada's tip line for reporting online sexual exploitation of children says they've received over 180 reports concerning Wizz since 2021.
Powell River U18 Kings keep postseason hopes alive

Powell River U18 Kings keep postseason hopes alive

Multiple tiebreakers needed to determine opening round results of Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Association playoffs
Point slips away from Powell River Villa in last minute

Point slips away from Powell River Villa in last minute

Nanaimo United awarded penalty kick, coverts to win Vancouver Island Soccer League match
qathet Regional District briefs

qathet Regional District briefs

Amends northside fire protection bylaw; Offers wood smoke reduction program; Confirms wildfire response collaboration; Supports library funding resolution
In memoriam: John Joseph (Joe) Walkinshaw

In memoriam: John Joseph (Joe) Walkinshaw

May 31, 1949 - January 30, 2024
Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
Movie shot in qathet to reach digital streaming platforms

Movie shot in qathet to reach digital streaming platforms

Good crew, shooting on location a big part of the fun of filmmaking, says director
qathet Regional District officials deliberate cost-cutting plans

qathet Regional District officials deliberate cost-cutting plans

Directors review budget, look over potential items for removal from financial plan