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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.
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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Crowther Road wildfire (V50401) response update – Monday, May 25, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
Okeover, BC (4:00 p.m.) – The qathet Regional District reports that the Crowther Road fire continues to be held, with...
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Crowther Road wildfire (V50401) response update – May 23, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Okeover, BC (6:00 p.m.) – The qathet Regional District advises that the Crowther Road fire remains held, with no growth...
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Crowther Road wildfire (V50401) response update
Okeover, BC – The qathet Regional District is advising the public that the Crowther Road fire remains held, with crews...
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Crowther Road wildfire response to continue into the weekend, no immediate threat to surrounding area or properties
Okeover, BC – The qathet Regional District is informing the public that fire crews will remain on site at the...
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Crowther Road wildfire now held thanks to quick reporting and collaborative emergency response
Okeover, BC – The Crowther Road Wildfire (V50401) is now being held thanks to quick reporting from members of the...
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