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Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
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qathet region’s bats are in good shape but that could change

qathet region’s bats are in good shape but that could change

Community program encourages residents to monitor bat populations
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Ready, Set, Learn events happening in School District 47

Ready, Set, Learn events happening in School District 47

Early learning prepares young children for kindergarten
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Nicholas Simons hopes inquest will answer long-standing questions

Nicholas Simons hopes inquest will answer long-standing questions

The Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA is supporting the family of Myles Gray, and plans to attend five days of the coroner’s inquest in Burnaby
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B.C. inquest hears initial 911 calls related to man who died after police beating

B.C. inquest hears initial 911 calls related to man who died after police beating

BURNABY, B.C. — A coroner's inquest has heard from two people whose 911 calls set off the Vancouver police response that led to the beating death of another man by several officers. Myles Gray, who was 33, died in Burnaby, B.C.
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PHOTOS: Powell River Kings tailgate party

PHOTOS: Powell River Kings tailgate party

BC Hockey League team hosted event prior to playoff game
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Grant supports qRD's organizational risk management framework

Grant supports qRD's organizational risk management framework

“Taxpayers depend on the qathet Regional District to provide services and programs that are timely, efficient and cost-aware." ~ Regional board chair Clay Brander
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Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society is run by volunteers

Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society is run by volunteers

Society needs bigger facility to meet growing demand for rehabilitation and release
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Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
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In memoriam: Susan Lynn Taylor

In memoriam: Susan Lynn Taylor

July 30, 1959 - April 4, 2023
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