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Operation Pegasus Foundation
The drone of the engine as it reaches its final elevation. The smell of the plane. The feel of nylon in hand as they...
Preventing Invasive Plants In The qRD
Throughout BC, invasive plants are proliferating at alarming rates, complicating attempts to control them and making removal particularly difficult. Invasive plants are those that...
The qRD Continues to Work Towards Waste Management Goal of Zero Waste
qathet Regional District is responsible for long term planning and management of solid
waste for the entire region as mandated by the Local Government Act....
qathet Regional District Are You Ready 2023
In 2021, the qathet Regional District (qRD) launched the new Regional Community Notification System. Since the launch, the qRD has continued to promote the...
TD Scholarship for Indigenous Peoples
TD Bank Group (TD) launches the TD Scholarship for Indigenous Peoples, a new scholarship program tailored specifically for students from the Indigenous community, managed...
qathet Regional District Parks & Trails Strategy
The qathet Regional District is developing a Parks and Trails Strategy to guide the future direction for parks and trails owned and operated by...
Harley’s, Handlebars, and a Helping Hand – Bikers Against Child Abuse
The rumble of a Motorcycle creates images of surly men and women that cause some people anxiety. But when vulnerable kids see the bikers...
qathet Waste Wise App Introduced to Improve Waste Management Awareness
Remembering garbage and recycling day just got easier!
The qathet Regional District and the City of Powell River have launched a free mobile app to...
Help Keep Fire Embers at Bay with FireSmart Principles
Embers have long been known as a driving force in the spread of wildfire, often igniting numerous smaller blazes beyond the main fire front. It is commonly estimated that half of the home fires attributed to wildfire are actually ignited by embers, but a recent study found that of all homes and buildings that ignite in a wildfire, embers alone account for up to 90 percent of ignition origins.
qathet Regional Coastal Flood Adaptation Strategy
qathet Regional Coastal Flood Adaptation Strategy
The qathet Regional District successfully secured provincial grant funding through the UBCM Community Emergency Preparedness Fund to complete a...
qathet Regional District FireSmart Program Continues in 2022
qathet Regional District FireSmart Program Continues in 2022
The qathet Regional District (qRD) is pleased to announce the return of the Regional FireSmart Program for...
qathet Regional District to consider Five-Year Financial Plan
qathet Regional District to consider Five-Year Financial Plan
The qathet Regional District (qRD) administration and operations are governed by the Local Government Act and Community...
qathet Regional District Communications and Engagement Strategy
qathet Regional District Communications and Engagement Strategy
The qathet Regional District is updating our Communications and Engagement Strategy. This Strategy informs how we have conversations...
Get Ready, and Stay Ready During an Emergency Event
Get Ready, and Stay Ready During an Emergency Event
In an emergency, the need for ongoing, timely and accurate communications is paramount to ensure that...
Everyone’s Preparedness is Essential
Everyone’s Preparedness is Essential
Large scale emergencies, including those that have the potential to cause evacuations, are a reality for all communities within the qathet...
Important COVID-19 Information & Updates
Important COVID-19 Information & Updates
The physicians of Powell River and qathet region invite you to visit their website at www.prcomplexclinic.com for information about COVID-19 and...
Keeping Your Dog Cool
Keeping Your Dog Cool
The summer heat is a miracle after the frigid temperatures of winter! Once those summer months roll around you’re waiting with...
Hanging Baskets: Tips for Care from Mother Nature
Hanging Baskets: Tips for Care from Mother Nature
Gorgeous blooms with an abundance of colour that lasts all summer is a possibility! We all know...
Dogs have their own language
Dogs have their own language
Dogs have their own language but if we pay enough attention, we can learn it. Sure, dogs bark but that...
Berries Berries & More Berries
Berries Berries & More Berries
Things To Know Before You Grow
Planning to grow your own garden, fruits, and berries is wonderfully rewarding. There’s nothing quite...
Beautify your living space with unique Gift Ideas, Home Decor & Tropical Plants.
Beautify your living space with unique Gift Ideas, Home Decor & Tropical Plants.
The "Sun Room" at Mother Nature is their recently built 1500 sq....
Plants – Cleaning Air For Centuries
Plants - Cleaning Air For Centuries
Do you ever wonder why, when you go outside on a beautiful morning, and you take in a huge...
Microgreens: Miracle or Myth?
Microgreens: Miracle or Myth?
You certainly know what a vegetable is. But a term you might not be familiar with is “microgreen.” Touted as a...
7 Reasons Why Local Connections Is A Great Way To Reach Your Business Goals
7 Reasons Why Local Connections Is A Great Way To Reach Your Business Goals
Every business operates with the same basic principles. While you might...
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