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Contract extension for garbage disposal increases rates for qRD

Contract extension for garbage disposal increases rates for qRD

qathet Regional District committee of the whole reviews rising cost in new two-year contract
Average value for a house in City of Powell River holding steady

Average value for a house in City of Powell River holding steady

Property assessments available for Vancouver Island region, which includes qathet Regional District
Black Bean Cafe to take over iconic Molly's Reach location

Black Bean Cafe to take over iconic Molly's Reach location

Famous for the role it played in the "Beachcombers" TV series, Molly's Reach is a popular Gibsons landmark.
Good morning, Peak readers, here's today's forecast

Good morning, Peak readers, here's today's forecast

Photo feature of the day, current and upcoming temperature details, today in history and local gas prices
Photos: Swimmers celebrate arrival of 2025 at Willingdon Beach

Photos: Swimmers celebrate arrival of 2025 at Willingdon Beach

Brave polar bear swim participants splash their way into Sunshine Coast waters on New Year's Day
Cartoon: New Year's resolution

Cartoon: New Year's resolution

What are you resolving to change in 2025?
New Year's Day ferry cancellations on Langdale/Horshoe Bay route

New Year's Day ferry cancellations on Langdale/Horshoe Bay route

Morning ferries out of Langdale have been cancelled due to mechanical problem on Queen of Surrey.
New Year’s message: qathet School District chair Jaclyn Miller

New Year’s message: qathet School District chair Jaclyn Miller

"May 2025 bring growth, partnership and inspiration to us all as we work together to shape a brighter future with and for our learners."
Happy New Year, from the Peak

Happy New Year, from the Peak

Best wishes to our readers in the qathet region for a prosperous 2025
Letter: Hats off for BC Hydro line outage repair crews

Letter: Hats off for BC Hydro line outage repair crews

"It must take a lot of grit to come out and tackle the problems to get the hydro up and working again."