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qathet Regional District approves money to look into revised transit system

“It’s much more energy efficient using smaller vehicles. Vehicles that are licensed in different areas can certainly do the trick.” ~ Electoral Area D director Sandy McCormick

Jul 29, 2022 2:56 PM Read more >

Firefighters put out brush fire close to Halfmoon Bay home

Fast moving flames were reported on Wednesday, July 27, and firefighters quickly extinguished the fire that 'had the potential to get out of control very quickly.'

Jul 29, 2022 1:53 PM Read more >

High temperatures increase risk of blazes in forested lands

Wildfire cautions outlined by provincial ministry of forests

Jul 29, 2022 1:17 PM Read more >

qathet Regional District directors to consider update of housing needs report

“We don’t have enough growth to warrant a regional growth strategy, but I believe we do have enough to try to effectively address the housing situation..." ~ Electoral Area D director Sandy McCormick

Jul 29, 2022 12:58 PM Read more >

Healthy Living: Perception is a shapeable reality

Using football terminology, in a way, could the James Webb Space Telescope expedition be a Hail Mary pass for humanity? ~ Robert Skender

Jul 29, 2022 10:14 AM Read more >

Editorial: Focus on furry friends

When temperatures reach 26 degrees Celsius outside, which the Sunshine Coast has surpassed all week, it’s 43 degrees inside vehicles

Jul 29, 2022 7:30 AM Read more >

Cartoon: Air conditioning

How are you keeping your cool these days?

Jul 29, 2022 5:12 AM Read more >

Good morning, Peak readers

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

Jul 29, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >

25 years ago in the Peak: Sulphur Gulch Days

Do you remember Sulphur Gulch Days? Recognize anyone in the photo?

Jul 28, 2022 4:40 PM Read more >

B.C.’s COVID-19 hospitalizations tick down slightly

While hospitalizations have dropped, deaths have grown over the past week.

Jul 28, 2022 3:32 PM Read more >

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