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Jason Lennox covets qathet Regional District Electoral A seat

Jason Lennox covets qathet Regional District Electoral A seat

"My goal is to achieve balance among diverse interests and develop locally developed strategies to tackle challenges and maximize opportunities." ~ Jason Lennox
In memoriam: Leif Earnest Erickson

In memoriam: Leif Earnest Erickson

January 19, 1955 - July 23, 2022
Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
Todd Habekost seeks qathet Regional District director position

Todd Habekost seeks qathet Regional District director position

"I want us to be in a position to welcome new residents and visitors to Area A, while retaining the character of our communities." ~ Todd Habekost, Area A candidate
City of Powell River mayoral candidate seeks cooperation

City of Powell River mayoral candidate seeks cooperation

Maggie Hathaway says working together helps makes things happen
Viewpoint: qathet region nurses speak out on toxic drug crisis

Viewpoint: qathet region nurses speak out on toxic drug crisis

"As a community, we continue to treat people with a diagnosis of substance use disorders differently than people who experience other critical life-threatening health care issues by not attending to their essential medical and social needs." ~ Kate Hodgson and Ellery Cleveland
VIU qathet region campus receives new name

VIU qathet region campus receives new name

Tla’amin Nation gifts ‘tiwšɛmawtxw’ to the local Vancouver Island University location
qathet region per capita drug death statistics in top five in BC

qathet region per capita drug death statistics in top five in BC

Seven people died from January to April 2022 due to illicit drug supply
Powell River Board of Education approves student learning report

Powell River Board of Education approves student learning report

Annual update identifies School District 47's strategic plan, priorities and progress to improving student success and equity of learning
Powell River Board of Education trustee candidate: Kirsten Van’t Schip

Powell River Board of Education trustee candidate: Kirsten Van’t Schip

"I care deeply for this community’s past, present and future."