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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.

qathet Regional District wins national municipal environmental leadership & sustainability award
Mont Tremblant, QC (May 28, 2025) – The qathet Regional District, BC has received national recognition from the Canadian Association...
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Dry Conditions on Savary Island Instigates Burn Pile Prohibition
SAVARY ISLAND, BC — In accordance with qathet Regional District (qRD)’s Savary Island Outdoor Fire Control Bylaw No. 549, the...
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Coastal Fire Centre to enact Category 2 and Category 3 Open Fire Prohibition
PARKSVILLE – Effective at 12:00 p.m. (noon) PDT on Friday, May 30, 2025, most open burning activities will be prohibited...
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Notice of Special Board Meeting: Consideration of a Waste Management Bylaw – 1:00 PM June 4, 2025
qathet Regiona District Special Committee of the Whole Meeting Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2025 Time: 1:00 pm Place: qathet...
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Notice of Special Board Meeting: In-Camera Labour Relations – 4:00 PM June 4, 2025
qathet Regiona District Special Regional Board Meeting Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2025 Time: 4:00 pm Place: qathet Regional District...
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Transfer Station Temporary Closure: Scheduled Maintenance at the Resource Recovery Centre from June 23 – 25, 2025
qathet, BC – qathet Regional District (qRD) is notifying the public that the Resource Recovery Centre (RRC) Transfer Station will...
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qathet Regional District Breaks Ground on Northside Community Recreation Centre
Lund, BC (Electoral Area A, qathet Regional District), – On April 25, 2025, the qathet Regional District (qRD) hosted a...
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qathet Regional District to Conduct Community Notification System Test on May 8, 2025
qathet Regional District, BC – On Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 2:00 pm, the qathet Regional Emergency Preparedness Program, in...
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