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Gillies Bay tennis and pickleball court resurfacing complete

A professional court resurfacing job at the Gillies Bay tennis and pickleball court has been completed.

Columbarium walls installed at Powell River (Cranberry) Regional Cemetery

The qathet Regional District has installed three columbarium walls at the Powell River Regional (Cranberry) Cemetery.

Savary Island Volunteer Fire Department announces arrival of new fire apparatus

The Savary Island Volunteer Fire Department is celebrating the arrival of a new fire engine, replacing the truck that has served the island since 1997.

qRD renews membership in Coastal Douglas-fir and associated ecosystems conservation partnership 

qRD renews membership, says doing so aligns with their environmental goals and OCP.

Gunn makes first visit to Lund

The visit was for a couple of hours on a weekend.

qathet regional emergency preparedness test set for Nov. 20

The qathet Regional Emergency Preparedness program will conduct a Community Notification System test at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20.

qathet Regional District recognized with two B.C. Municipal Safety Association awards

The qathet Regional District (qRD) is being recognized for leadership in occupational health and safety practices. 

Agreement reached between qathet Regional District and union

The qathet Regional District and CUPE Local 798 have reached a new three-year collective agreement.

Lund Harbour contractor floored by ‘self-entitlement’ from islanders, boaters with garbage

The garbage contractor for the Lund Harbour Authority says he's “getting hammered” by losses from people not paying their...

qRD launching public engagement for next year’s budget, financial plan

You can have a say in the qathet Regional District’s budget and financial plan for next year through a...

Texada Island outdoor recreation area renewed for 30 more years: qRD

Another 30 years of outdoor recreation will be possible for a popular spot on Texada Island. The Emily Lake trail...
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