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PHOTOS: Polar bear swim tradition continues in qathet region

Brave participants took to the waters at Willingdon Beach on New Year's Day

Jan 3, 2024 11:39 AM Read more >

Moms, do you want more alone time? You aren't alone

Gender divide still evident in parenting tasks, MRU report finds.

Jan 3, 2024 11:15 AM Read more >

Good morning, Peak readers

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

Jan 3, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

New book by qathet author tackles body image

Tara Teng will give a talk on untangling from societal narratives

Jan 2, 2024 6:45 PM Read more >

Cartoon: Heating costs

Are you looking forward to a warmer, wetter winter?

Jan 2, 2024 5:30 PM Read more >

Let's Talk Trash: Here's how to reduce your waste

For this new year, resolve to shift habits around waste, and you will likely see an overall shift in your wellness

Jan 2, 2024 4:30 PM Read more >

No bus from qathet to Vancouver on the horizon: qRD board chair

“We have tried so many times to pull together the players." ~ Clay Brander

Jan 2, 2024 4:00 PM Read more >

B.C. government forges ahead with $907M in homeowner grant subsidies

The annual homeowner grant returns property tax to those who own a principal residence valued under $2.15 million.

Jan 2, 2024 12:47 PM Read more >

Property assessments out for qathet Regional District

BC Assessment indicates a five per cent drop in electoral area values, including City of Powell River

Jan 2, 2024 10:54 AM Read more >

In memoriam: Wilfried Kuipery

January 20, 1949 - November 16, 2023

Jan 2, 2024 7:15 AM Read more >