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The Peak @thepeaknews.bsky.social · 4h
Mystery series set on northern Sunshine Coast
Mystery series set on northern Sunshine Coast
Author presented novel during first Non-Profit Murder Society meet-up at Powell River Public Library
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The Peak @thepeaknews.bsky.social · 4h
Opinion: I'm a criminologist and grieving aunt. Here's why Ottawa's bail reform won’t make Canada safer
Opinion: I'm a criminologist and grieving aunt. Here's why Ottawa's bail reform won’t make Canada safer
A criminologist whose nephew died in prison awaiting trial explains why the federal government's proposed bail reforms will reduce, not enhance, safety without big investments in correctional systems.
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The Peak @thepeaknews.bsky.social · 6h
Viewpoint: Winter tires make sense even if you don’t see snow
Viewpoint: Winter tires make sense even if you don’t see snow
"Once the temperature falls below about seven degrees Celsius, the rubber compound in all-season tires stiffens, reducing grip on the road."
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The Peak @thepeaknews.bsky.social · 6h
Travel agents hope for return of 'glory times' as China resumes group tours to Canada
Travel agents hope for return of 'glory times' as China resumes group tours to Canada
VANCOUVER — Travel agents are celebrating Beijing's decision to resume group tourism to Canada after a five-year halt, hoping for the return of big-spending Chinese visitors who were a dominant presence for the industry before the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Peak @thepeaknews.bsky.social · 6h
B.C. sea otters found to be contaminated with 'forever chemicals'
B.C. sea otters found to be contaminated with 'forever chemicals'
Contamination levels were about three times higher in animals found near shipping lanes and urban centres
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The Peak @thepeaknews.bsky.social · 7h
Kirk LaPointe: A budget vision looking for delivery
Kirk LaPointe: A budget vision looking for delivery
Mark Carney's first budget tries too hard to do all at once
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The Peak @thepeaknews.bsky.social · 7h
Cartoon: Budget breakdown
Cartoon: Budget breakdown
Canada's federal government presented its first fiscal blueprint today
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The Peak @thepeaknews.bsky.social · 7h
Liberal budget earmarks billions for 'bold and swift action' to meet U.S. disruption
Liberal budget earmarks billions for 'bold and swift action' to meet U.S. disruption
Budget 2025 marks a departure from Liberal spending plans of the past, says one economist.
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The Peak @thepeaknews.bsky.social · 8h
Air Transat's pilots might go on strike. Here's what to know
Air Transat's pilots might go on strike. Here's what to know
A spokesperson says the pilots have "outdated working conditions and some of the weakest benefits in the industry." 
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The Peak @thepeaknews.bsky.social · 10h
BCHL chooses Powell River Kings forward as star of the month
BCHL chooses Powell River Kings forward as star of the month
Marek Beaudoin recognized for his play in October
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The Peak @thepeaknews.bsky.social · 10h
Toxic 'forever chemicals' detected in dead sea otters collected off B.C. coast
Toxic 'forever chemicals' detected in dead sea otters collected off B.C. coast
Chemicals were detected in the animals' liver and skeletal muscle tissue.
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The Peak @thepeaknews.bsky.social · 11h
B.C. travel agents hope for return of 'glory times' as Chinese group tours to resume
B.C. travel agents hope for return of 'glory times' as Chinese group tours to resume
Tours were halted in 2020 amid the pandemic.
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The Peak @thepeaknews.bsky.social · 12h
October brought successive storms to the qathet region
October brought successive storms to the qathet region
November weather forecast is for near average temperatures
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The Peak @thepeaknews.bsky.social · 14h
Relocating to a new city? What you might be forgetting to consider before you move
Relocating to a new city? What you might be forgetting to consider before you move
Your projected budget in a new, bigger city shouldn't always assume it will be more expensive in every aspect.
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The Peak @thepeaknews.bsky.social · 14h
Interac launches Konek to widen online payment options
Interac launches Konek to widen online payment options
Staples.ca is the first client.
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The Peak @thepeaknews.bsky.social · 14h
'I try not to be angry': $3,500 in gear stolen from hockey team for those with developmental disabilities
'I try not to be angry': $3,500 in gear stolen from hockey team for those with developmental disabilities
General manager Gus Ascroft says it was like a gut punch when South Island Ravens Hockey Club opened its storage at Juan de Fuca Rec Centre and found most of its hockey equipment stolen.
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The Peak @thepeaknews.bsky.social · 14h
In memoriam: Harry Hearnden
In memoriam: Harry Hearnden
April 2, 1951 – October 5, 2025
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The Peak @thepeaknews.bsky.social · 15h
Rob Shaw: Eby’s softwood summit just a photo op in disguise
Rob Shaw: Eby’s softwood summit just a photo op in disguise
Premier’s softwood ad threat paid off politically but delivered no real action, leaving forestry workers shut out once again
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The Peak @thepeaknews.bsky.social · 18h
Champagne's biggest test yet — selling a 'generational' budget to anxious Canadians
Champagne's biggest test yet — selling a 'generational' budget to anxious Canadians
OTTAWA — As Prime Minister Mark Carney looks to sell Canadians on his first-ever budget — one that he's billed as containing both once-in-a generation capital spending projects and austerity measures — Liberals say he picked the right salesperson for
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The Peak @thepeaknews.bsky.social · 1d
Late goal gives Powell River Villa three points in standings
Late goal gives Powell River Villa three points in standings
Soccer club closes gap in division standings with win at home
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Letter: Residents care about dams
Letter: Residents care about dams
"Deep thanks to Energy Democracy for BC for years of research, education and advocacy"
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Gut microbiome tests are everywhere. Should you get one?
Gut microbiome tests are everywhere. Should you get one?
As more patients arrive at doctors appointments with results in hand, frustrated gastroenterologists want people to know the tests have limits.
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The Peak @thepeaknews.bsky.social · 1d
Hudson's Bay landlords to get back properties B.C. billionaire wanted: retailer
Hudson's Bay landlords to get back properties B.C. billionaire wanted: retailer
As long as no landlord objects to the disclaimer, the HBC leases will be terminated Nov. 27.
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The Peak @thepeaknews.bsky.social · 1d
Students from across qathet region gather for Cross Cultural Day
Students from across qathet region gather for Cross Cultural Day
Tla’amin stories and traditions highlighted through interactive learning
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The Peak @thepeaknews.bsky.social · 1d
More than $69M of cocaine, meth hidden in car parts shipment at YVR
More than $69M of cocaine, meth hidden in car parts shipment at YVR
The shipment was headed to Australia in September.
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