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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.
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qathet Regional District receives $60,000 of Strategic Priorities Funding to develop a Levels of Service Framework
qathet, B.C. – The qathet Regional District (qRD) is pleased to announce it has received $60,000 in Strategic Priorities Fund...
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NOTICE OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DEADLINE, August 31, 2026
Applications for financial assistance will be accepted until midnight on Monday, August 31, 2026. Application forms, eligibility and submission requirements...
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qathet Regional District Board approves 2025 Statement of Financial Information and Audited Financial Statements
qathet, BC – At the June 24, 2026 qathet Regional District (qRD) Board Meeting, the Regional Board approved the 2025...
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Survey Open – Savary Island Official Community Plan
We are excited to share the news that Savary has a new Official Community Plan. We need to hear from...
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Campfires Permitted Across Coastal Fire Centre Due to Decreased Fire Risk – BC Wildfire Service
PARKSVILLE – Effective on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 12 p.m. (noon), the Category 1 campfire prohibition will be rescinded...
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Dry Conditions on Savary Island Instigates Total Fire Ban Effective Thursday, May 7, 2026
SAVARY ISLAND, BC — In accordance with qathet Regional District (qRD)’s Savary Island Outdoor Fire Control Bylaw No. 549, the...
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qRD receives $243,500 in grant funding for the preliminary design for Thulin and Lund Lakes Dams renewal, and removal
qathet, B.C. – The qathet Regional District is pleased to announce it has successfully received $243,500 in grant funding through...
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qRD Successfully Completes 2026 WorkSafeBC COR Maintenance Audit
qathet, B.C. – The qathet Regional District is pleased to announce it has successfully passed its 2026 WorkSafeBC Certificate of...
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