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'Never been easier': Tech expert dispels Canada's electric vehicle myths

'Never been easier': Tech expert dispels Canada's electric vehicle myths

Hundreds of new chargers are slated to be installed across Canada and more Canadians are considering EVs than ever before. But why is the adoption rate still so low?
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Take a Peak: 30 seconds of zen

Take a Peak: 30 seconds of zen

Take a breather, reset, and get back to your Thursday
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In memoriam: Myles Thomas Gray

In memoriam: Myles Thomas Gray

February 20,1982 - August 13, 2015
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Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
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Canadian parents among least likely to prevent cyberbullying, survey finds

Canadian parents among least likely to prevent cyberbullying, survey finds

Canadian children are being cyberbullied just as much as youth in other countries. But their parents are lacking in taking preventative measures to lower these numbers, according to a new poll.
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Powell River RCMP respond to noise complaint, release weekly statistics

Powell River RCMP respond to noise complaint, release weekly statistics

Police responded to 156 calls for service between August 3 and 9
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Prescription eyewear too expensive for many British Columbians, poll shows

Prescription eyewear too expensive for many British Columbians, poll shows

33 per cent of British Columbians haven't visited the optometrist in the last three years.
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Eby visits qathet region for campaign stop

Eby visits qathet region for campaign stop

Vancouver-Point Grey MLA seeks NDP leadership, continues province-wide tour
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Let’s Talk Trash: Barrels of fun

Let’s Talk Trash: Barrels of fun

This season in qathet Regional District (qRD), hundreds of barrels have been removed from inlets and beachfronts through provincial funding by Clean Coast Clean Waters and additional support from qRD
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Powell River RCMP offers tips after local organization falls victim to scam

Powell River RCMP offers tips after local organization falls victim to scam

At approximately 11:30 am on August 4, Powell River RCMP received a report of a fraud where a local organization fell victim to the business executive scam.
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