News & Media
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.
Gillies Bay Tennis and Pickleball Courts Receive Professional Resurfacing
qathet, BC – Recreational court users in Gillies Bay are enjoying a significantly improved playing experience following the completion of...
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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 Nomination Period
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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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Off-road vehicle prohibition for parts of Coastal Fire Centre
PARKSVILLE – Effective immediately, Monday, August 10, 2026, off-road vehicles (ORV) will be prohibited on Crown Land in the Coastal Fire...
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Partial Category 1 Campfire Prohibition for the Coastal Fire Centre – BC Wildfire Service
PARKSVILLE – Effective at 12:00 p.m. (noon) PDT on Thursday, July 16, 2026, Category 1, 2, and 3 open fires...
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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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