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Powell River RCMP investigate theft of generator from residential property

Powell River RCMP investigate theft of generator from residential property

Police seek information about item stolen sometime between July 20 and July 24
UPDATED: Powell River RCMP destroy bear after woman is bitten

UPDATED: Powell River RCMP destroy bear after woman is bitten

Victim released from hospital and is recovering at home
UPDATED: Medical emergency delays BC Ferries sailing between Comox and Powell River

UPDATED: Medical emergency delays BC Ferries sailing between Comox and Powell River

Salish Orca returned to dock at Little River Terminal after first sailing of the day to Westview Terminal
In memoriam: Donalda Redford (Dolly)

In memoriam: Donalda Redford (Dolly)

March 23, 1935 - July 14, 2022
Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
Mineral drilling planned at Okeover Inlet site on northern Sunshine Coast

Mineral drilling planned at Okeover Inlet site on northern Sunshine Coast

Alpha Copper aims to test mineralization on property 
Grant program targets support for long-term sustainability of province's community social-services sector

Grant program targets support for long-term sustainability of province's community social-services sector

"The grants will help up to 150 organizations with technology needs for both staff and their clients." ~ Nicholas Simons, Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction and Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA
Opinion: Government liquor tax hike bender needs to end

Opinion: Government liquor tax hike bender needs to end

When you crunch the numbers, about half of what you pay for beer is in federal and provincial taxes. ~ Robin Speer
Letter: No leaf unturned

Letter: No leaf unturned

The Joint Working Group was tasked with conducting public engagement to determine overall acceptance of a city name change. ~ Paul McMahon
Adverse sea conditions chase qathet region bathtub racer from world championship

Adverse sea conditions chase qathet region bathtub racer from world championship

Melvin Mitchell withdrew from annual race off Nanaimo after taking a pounding on the 60-kilometre course