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Editorial: Embrace spooky fun leading up to Halloween

All Hallows’ Eve encourages creativity and imagination, including a maze at Powell River Racquet Centre

Oct 27, 2023 9:44 AM Read more >

qRD committee to consider special event accessibility

qathet Regional District directors will review correspondence regarding busing to Blackberry Festival

Oct 27, 2023 6:45 AM Read more >

Good morning, Peak readers

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

Oct 27, 2023 5:45 AM Read more >

Mount Mahony bike trails network expansion cleared by province

“People are super-excited about the mountain and everyone is loving it.” ~ Ty Bourassa, qathet Regional Cycling Association

Oct 26, 2023 7:45 PM Read more >

First poppy presented at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 164

This year marks 75 years of Canada’s United Nations peacekeeping missions

Oct 26, 2023 6:45 PM Read more >

Publishers, former Powell River mayor reflect on editor’s career

Laura Walz guided the Peak’s editorial department for more than a decade

Oct 26, 2023 5:45 PM Read more >

Have Sunshine Coast mushrooms bounced back from last year’s drought?

Finding the fantastic fungi of the Sunshine Coast

Oct 26, 2023 4:35 PM Read more >

qRD board gives Nootka developers five months to meet conditions

Vote grants extension for official community plan and zoning bylaw amendment application

Oct 26, 2023 4:22 PM Read more >

Dog control review requested after attacks on Texada Island

qathet Regional District directors interested in staff report following two canine-related incidents

Oct 26, 2023 11:33 AM Read more >

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Officers responded to 118 calls for service from October 18 to 24

Oct 26, 2023 9:33 AM Read more >