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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.
Modified Holiday Hours at the Resource Recovery Centre
The Resource Recovery Centre will be open with modified hours throughout the holiday season. Please note the following dates: Closing...
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Holiday Closure at the Main Office Dec 22, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026
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Municipal Solid Waste Tipping Fee Increasing January 1, 2026
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Lund Recycling Depot Service Updates Due to Lund Community Centre Construction
Lund, B.C. — The qathet Regional District (qRD) is notifying Lund Recycling Depot users of upcoming changes and possible service...
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Northside Volunteer Fire Department Announces Retirement of Chief Jim Brown, Captain Yves Perreault appointed as New NVFD Fire Chief
qathet, BC – The Northside Volunteer Fire Department (NVFD) bids farewell to Fire Chief Jim Brown who announced his retirement...
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qathet Regional District Board re-elects Area ‘C’ Director Clay Brander as Chair, and elects Area ‘D’ Director Sandy McCormick as Vice-Chair
qathet, BC – Electoral Area ‘C’ Director Clay Brander has been elected Chair of the qathet Regional District (qRD) Board...
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qathet Regional District wins two BC Municipal Safety Association Awards
qathet, B.C. – On October 7, 2025, the qathet Regional District (qRD) and Northside Volunteer Fire Department were presented with...
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qathet Regional District ratifies new collective agreement with CUPE 798
qathet, B.C. – The qathet Regional District and CUPE 798 have reached a new collective agreement for a three-year term....
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