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You can again stay in your vehicle on the Langdale ferry's lower decks

Route 3 passengers will no longer need to leave their cars – even on the lower decks – during crossings between Horseshoe Bay and the Coast

Jul 22, 2022 7:56 AM Read more >

Poll: Ferry scheduling uncertainty affecting travel plans of more than half of qathet respondents

Possible cancellations and schedule changes impacting summer getaway decision making

Jul 22, 2022 7:35 AM Read more >

Good morning, Peak readers

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

Jul 22, 2022 5:00 AM Read more >

Editorial: Staying cool important as temperatures increase

Heat illnesses include heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat fainting, heat edema, heat rash and heat cramps

Jul 22, 2022 1:11 AM Read more >

Cartoon: Camping costs

Can you afford to take your RV on the road this year?

Jul 21, 2022 9:15 PM Read more >

City name change report adoption to be considered by Powell River councillors

“This report helps us map a way forward for all of us in the ongoing process of relationship and reconciliation." ~ Mayor Dave Formosa

Jul 21, 2022 4:26 PM Read more >

City of Powell River planning director outlines zoning amendment for former Hilltop Store

Proponent wants to redevelop location into new business and residential opportunity

Jul 21, 2022 3:32 PM Read more >

Letter: BC Ferries, an elderly life often isn’t plannable

'This day, I arrived well ahead of time. We didn’t make it to the ticket booth. Instead, we sat up the roadway hill in the hot sun. No eatery. We had water. No nearby washrooms. My mother-in-law has a seasoned 90-year-old bladder.'

Jul 21, 2022 3:30 PM Read more >

Serious COVID-19 infections dip slightly in B.C.

Hospitalizations, the ICU patient count and deaths are all slightly below that of a week ago

Jul 21, 2022 1:17 PM Read more >

Panel of high heat experts warn of upcoming summer blast for BC

BC Lung Foundation hosts webinar on how to prevent a repeat of last year’s heat-related health impacts

Jul 21, 2022 12:47 PM Read more >

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