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Let’s Talk Trash: Never miss collection day again

Let’s Talk Trash: Never miss collection day again

Starting this week, residents can roll their recycling and garbage bins to the curb on time with the help of the new qathet Waste Wise mobile app.
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Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, a day in history and today’s weather
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Father's Day is one week away; celebrate the occasion with the Peak

Father's Day is one week away; celebrate the occasion with the Peak

Share a photo of you and your dad by June 17 for a chance to win some sweet treats
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Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society cares for nestling Steller’s jays

Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society cares for nestling Steller’s jays

PROWLS: Rescue of the week
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Kicking the Clutter: Signs you may be chronically disorganized

Kicking the Clutter: Signs you may be chronically disorganized

If you are chronically disorganized, it’s a condition and not a flaw in your character
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In memoriam: Magda Mattiussi

In memoriam: Magda Mattiussi

1932 - 2022
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Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, a day in history and today’s weather
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Fire statistics 'disheartening', says City of Powell River fire chief

Fire statistics 'disheartening', says City of Powell River fire chief

Provincial fire commissioner releases report outlining deaths and smoke detector use
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Wild Pick, chapter 10: The farmers

Wild Pick, chapter 10: The farmers

The life and adventures of Linda Syms, oyster farmer of Desolation Sound
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Trees planted at multiple Texada Island locations through BC Hydro grant

Trees planted at multiple Texada Island locations through BC Hydro grant

"The trees are a beautiful addition to our green spaces and will be enjoyed for years to come.” ~ qathet Regional District Area D director Sandy McCormick
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