Powell River Peak

Powell River Peak

Peak Publishing Ltd. started its journey in November 1995 and serves the region stretching from Saltery Bay to Lund, which also includes Texada Island and Savary Island. The Powell River Peak is a subscription-based newspaper that is published every Wednesday. Subscribers in Powell River receive their copies directly at home through local carriers, and the publication is also available for purchase at select retail stores. Additionally, every household in Powell River gets the Peak Weekender on Fridays. The company employs a team of over 100 carriers, comprising both young individuals and adults.

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  • 1 day ago | prpeak.com | Paul Galinski

    Powell River’s Knights of Columbus recently donated $2,707 to Assumption School’s Bridget Bigold Memorial Tuition Bursary. On hand for the presentation were Knights of Columbus financial secretary Gerry Anderson, grand knight David Formosa and Assumption School principal Lisa Berg. The bursary provides financial assistance to students wanting to attend Assumption who may be unable to do so because of financial constraints.

  • 1 day ago | prpeak.com | Paul Galinski

    North Island-Powell River Member of Parliament Aaron Gunn has made his first speech, known as the maiden speech, in the House of Commons. Standing in parliament on June 2, Gunn said he was honoured to be speaking as a member of parliament. “Let my first start off by thanking the incredible people of my riding, North Island-Powell River,” said Gunn.

  • 2 days ago | prpeak.com | Caleigh Wells

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  • 3 days ago | prpeak.com | Paul Galinski

    Having seen a documentary on the Cocodona 250-mile ultramarathon in Arizona, former Powell River resident Chase Martinig knew he had to run it. “Oddly enough, I’ve been dreaming of it since they first ran it in 2021,” said Martinig. “I was new to trail running at the time. I saw the documentary and thought, that’s insane. How can somebody do that?

  • 3 days ago | prpeak.com | Paul Galinski

    Vandals have caused damage and stolen flags from Powell River City Hall, including a pride flag that was hoisted for Pride Month. Donna Gillenardo-Goudreau, president of qathet Pride Society, said this is not the first time there has been vandalism before a pride event. “Last year, flags were stolen, and we also had paint spilled on the rainbow stairs at the church across the road,” said Gillenardo-Goudreau. “This is a continued issue in a series of events that have happened.

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