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qathet Regional District is committed to open communication as part of our commitment to transparency in service of the common good. The qathet Regional District is committed to improving public awareness of the Regional District’s services and initiatives. The qathet Regional District Policy No. 2.9: Public Communication and Engagement dictates how the Regional District communicates with the public. In 2023, the qathet Regional District adopted qathet Regional District Policy No. 2.13: Social Media and launched our Official qRD Facebook page. Please click here for Public Notices.
Joint Media Release: qathet Region Working to be More Accessible, More Inclusive
The City of Powell River, qathet Regional District and Powell River Public Library have unanimously approved the 2024-2026 Accessibility Plan...
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qathet Regional District’s Manager of Technical Services awarded Terry Pile Effect Award for efforts to increase organizational risk intelligence
qathet, BC – The Municipal Insurance Association of British Columbia (MIABC) has awarded Nancy Schmeister, Manager of Technical Services, the...
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qathet Regional District Adopts 2024 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan
qathet, BC – At the March 28, 2024 Regional Board meeting, the qathet Regional District (qRD) Board of Directors adopted...
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qathet Regional Hospital District Adopts 2024 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan
qathet, BC – At the March 28, 2024 qathet Regional Hospital District (qRHD) Board Meeting, the qRHD Board adopted the...
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Regional Hospital District Changes Name to qathet Regional Hospital District
qathet, BC – On February 29, 2024, the Ministry of Health provided the Powell River Regional Hospital District with Supplemental...
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Lund Water System to receive funding through the Green Infrastructure Stream of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP)
qathet, BC – The qathet Regional District (qRD) is happy to announce the success of a recent grant application through...
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Sunshine Coast Natural Resource District Fuel Management Treatment Project – Cranberry Lake
An operational fuel management treatment involving a thin-from-below approach will start this winter in several treatment units, amounting to 22.5...
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qathet Regional District receives $82,500 grant to support Live Fire Training
qathet, BC – The qathet Regional District (qRD) is pleased to announce the receipt of a grant award of $82,500.00...
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