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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Canadian quarterback Ford finally getting a chance to start out of the gate for Elks

1 day ago | prpeak.com | John Korobanik

EDMONTON — For much of three seasons Tre Ford stood on the Edmonton Elks sidelines listening to fans chant: "We want Tre, we want Tre."No more chanting. The fourth-year quarterback out of the University of Waterloo, who got to start only when the Elks playoff chances were virtually eliminated the last two seasons, has been handed the reins of the team that has been revamped from ownership to upper management to coaching.
Stuart Skinner's first playoff win this season a 3-0 shutout for Edmonton Oilers

2 days ago | prpeak.com | Donna Spencer

EDMONTON — Stuart Skinner had faith in himself, if others didn't. The goaltender's first win of this year's NHL playoffs was a 3-0 shutout Monday for the Edmonton Oilers, who take a 3-1 lead in their second-round series against the Golden Knights to Las Vegas with a chance to close it out Wednesday. Skinner's 23 saves were an integral piece of Edmonton's most complete game of the post-season. "It felt great," Skinner said. "All I can really say is thanks to the guys playing in front of me.
Henrique, Skinner help Oilers push Knights to brink of elimination with 3-0 win

2 days ago | prpeak.com | Shane Jones

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers were able to put a devastating loss behind them and come back with their most complete effort of the playoffs. Adam Henrique had a pair of goals and Stuart Skinner made 23 saves as the Edmonton Oilers blanked the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 on Monday to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their second-round, best-of-seven NHL playoff series.
Rugby club from Powell River excels in Victoria tournament

2 days ago | prpeak.com | Paul Galinski

Powell River Otago Rugby Club finished its season on a winning note after a string of victories against Vancouver Island first and third division opposition during the 2024/2025 campaign. Otago was scheduled to participate in a 10-a-side tournament in Victoria on May 10 and almost didn’t make it because of an accident on the Malahat Highway that held up traffic.
Hamas releases Israeli-American hostage in goodwill gesture toward Trump administration

2 days ago | prpeak.com | Wafaa Shurafa |Samy Magdy |Tia Goldenberg

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas on Monday released an Israeli-American soldier who had been held hostage in Gaza for more than 19 months, offering a goodwill gesture toward the Trump administration that could lay the groundwork for a new ceasefire with Israel. Edan Alexander, 21, was the first hostage released since Israel shattered an eight-week ceasefire with Hamas in March and unleashed fierce strikes on Gaza that have killed hundreds of Palestinians.
Good Birding: The short window full of exuberant song

4 days ago | prpeak.com | Tony Greenfield

May is the apogee of the birding year on the Sunshine Coast and by the end of the month, all 60 migrant species that arrive from the south will have appeared, though some are merely passing through to farther north. When these species arrive, they are primed for courtship, with the males singing their best songs while decked out in prime breeding plumage. It is a short window, as the exuberant songs cease and the exotic colours fade by early July.
City of Powell River accepts proposal to pave at airport

5 days ago | prpeak.com | Paul Galinski

City of Powell River Council has approved paving improvements to Powell River Airport. At the May 8 city council meeting, councillors reviewed a proposal to repave the parking lot, general aviation apron and Taxiway Bravo. City engineering technologist Brett Osualdini said he was looking for a resolution from city council to give the award to BA Blacktop Ltd. “The report in front of you outlines that there was one bid received by the city for the airport paving project,” said Osualdini.
Powell River Fire Rescue applies for grant related to 911 system

5 days ago | prpeak.com | Paul Galinski

City of Powell River will be applying for a $90,500 grant to upgrade Powell River Fire Rescue equipment to be compliant with the next generation 911 (NG911) system. At the May 8 city council meeting, councillors reviewed a submission from fire chief Martin Drakeley to apply for grant money from Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM).
Powell River Council supports wildfire service variance request

5 days ago | prpeak.com | Paul Galinski

City of Powell River Council has approved a development variance permit to relax a setback to facilitate installation of a triple-wide trailer in the BC Wildfire Service lease area at Powell River Airport. At the May 8 council meeting, Jaason Gow, city director of planning services, said the purpose of his report was to present a permit that proposes to vary a setback requirement to facilitate installation of the trailer.
qathet regional and hospital increases part of city taxation

5 days ago | prpeak.com | Paul Galinski

City of Powell River Council has set the 2025 tax rates. At the May 8 council meeting, chief financial officer Mallory Denniston reported on the tax rates bylaw, which was unanimously adopted by council. Denniston said discussions and deliberations for the bylaw that was before councillors on May 8 began in December 2024. She said to summarize, the average single-family dwelling will have an increase of $322 over 2024 in municipal property taxes and user fees, which is an 8.6 per cent increase.