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In memoriam: Lara Christine Owen

In memoriam: Lara Christine Owen

November 2, 1980 - March 15, 2022
Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
The herring return to Porpoise Bay

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.
Edible food forests transform yards and public spaces in qathet

Edible food forests transform yards and public spaces in qathet

Using plants and bushes instead of grass can mitigate climate warming
Solid waste tipping fee debated by qathet Regional District reps

Solid waste tipping fee debated by qathet Regional District reps

Regional district finance committee recommends increasing municipal assessment
qRD committee recommends grants for electoral areas

qRD committee recommends grants for electoral areas

qathet Regional District board will consider allocations to grants-in-aid
Powell River Community Foundation hosts national director

Powell River Community Foundation hosts national director

Community Foundations Canada representative speaks to qathet region leaders
Video surveillance policy adopted by qathet Regional District

Video surveillance policy adopted by qathet Regional District

Any installation must be approved by qRD’s chief administrative officer
Letter: Lack of Big Oil lawsuit support 'disappointing'

Letter: Lack of Big Oil lawsuit support 'disappointing'

"Neither the unfolding process of climate disruption, nor the costs it imposes on cities, nor the hundreds of residents who mobilized in the past year, are going away." ~ Bob Hackett
qathet Regional District finance committee discusses tax rates

qathet Regional District finance committee discusses tax rates

Providing additional information on 10-year summary would involve more staff time