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Real estate inventory low in qathet Regional District, sales drop

Real estate inventory low in qathet Regional District, sales drop

Activity in October 2023 slower than the previous year, according to Powell River Sunshine Coast Real Estate Board statistics
qathet-based orchestra program announces collaboration with VSO

qathet-based orchestra program announces collaboration with VSO

"This PRISMA partnership is a natural next step in fostering artistic excellence." ~ Angela Elster, president and CEO of VSO and VSO School of Music
Powell River Kings GM appears on CHEK sports talk show

Powell River Kings GM appears on CHEK sports talk show

Glenn Anderson discusses plans for a reboot within the organization and his hall of fame career with Don Taylor and Rick Dhaliwal
Letter: Everyone will benefit from a hospice house

Letter: Everyone will benefit from a hospice house

"Every family at one point in their lives requires palliative care."
Let’s Talk Trash: Gift planning for the holidays

Let’s Talk Trash: Gift planning for the holidays

What we remember most are the experiences we share, not the things we receive
Letter: Ferry system is currently challenged

Letter: Ferry system is currently challenged

"Our highest priority is fixing today’s issues, particularly staffing." ~ Brian Anderson, BC Ferries
Climate Crossroads: Axing the tax is not a good idea

Climate Crossroads: Axing the tax is not a good idea

"The emissions cap should be written in the best interests of people in Canada — not oil and gas companies."
In memoriam: John Walter Mikkelsen

In memoriam: John Walter Mikkelsen

October 8, 1933 - October 10, 2023
Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
B.C. Ferries planning for seven new hybrid ferries to replace retiring Queens

B.C. Ferries planning for seven new hybrid ferries to replace retiring Queens

Call for shipyards interested in designing and building the ferries closes Dec. 1, with the first vessel in the new ferry class expected to be ready for service in 2029