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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
Sunshine Coast's Route 3 concerns a "hot spot" for BC Ferries

Sunshine Coast's Route 3 concerns a "hot spot" for BC Ferries

BC Ferries representatives at the company’s Aug. 18 Annual General Meeting said that service to the Sunshine Coast is tied for the “hot spot” of service concerns within its system.
Powell River councillors refer renaming recommendations to next elected council

Powell River councillors refer renaming recommendations to next elected council

Next group of city representatives voted in will deal with report regarding possible name change
Poll: 40 per cent of qathet respondents carry bear deterrent while walking/hiking

Poll: 40 per cent of qathet respondents carry bear deterrent while walking/hiking

Two in five indicate taking precautions at this time of year
Powell River Community Foundation seeks Vital Signs report funds

Powell River Community Foundation seeks Vital Signs report funds

Sponsorship of third document to be considered by city council
Bathtub racers en route to qathet region

Bathtub racers en route to qathet region

“It’s a bunch of guys getting together, having some fun, camping and racing.” ~ Bathtub racer Melvin Mitchell
City of Powell River council reviews renaming correspondence

City of Powell River council reviews renaming correspondence

About 110 letters received regarding possible city name change, says councillor George Doubt
Booze being rationed at BC Liquor Stores

Booze being rationed at BC Liquor Stores

Restrictions will apply to all products except for beer.
Editorial: Blackberry street party is back!

Editorial: Blackberry street party is back!

With grocery costs continuing to rise, the price of the wild blackberry remains the same: free
In memoriam: Geraldine (Gerry) Petronella Maria Braak

In memoriam: Geraldine (Gerry) Petronella Maria Braak

December 2, 1936 - August 6, 2022