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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.
Resource Recovery Centre April Holiday Closure
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BC Transit: Major changes for Powell River transit
BC Transit, the City of Powell River and qathet Regional District are advising customers of a service change, effective, March 22, 2026. To...
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Brookfield power export proposal moves to full licensing process
Tla’amin welcomes Cabinet decision requiring deeper regulatory review. Tla’amin Nation welcomes the decision by the Governor in Council to...
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qathet Regional District Installs EV Charging Station at Shelter Point Regional Park and Campground
qathet, B.C. – The qathet Regional District (qRD) is pleased to announce that the FLO Level 2 electric vehicle charging...
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qathet Regional District Installs EV Charging Station at Klah Ah Men Lund Gazebo Regional Park
qathet, B.C. – The qathet Regional District (qRD) is pleased to announce that the FLO Level 2 electric vehicle charging...
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Savary Island Volunteer Fire Department Announces Retirement of Chief Chris Philpott, Deputy Chief Douglas Corbett appointed as New Fire Chief
qathet, B.C. – The Savary Island Volunteer Fire Department (SIVFD) is recognizing Fire Chief Chris Philpott who is stepping down...
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qathet Regional Hospital District Board Elects Tla’amin Nation Director Brandon Louie as Chair, and Elects Director Elliott as Acting Chair
qathet, B.C. – At the Inaugural meeting of the qRHD Board of Directors, held on January 27, 2026, the Hospital...
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qathet Regional Hospital District Board elects Tla’amin Nation Director Brandon Louie as Chair, and elects Director Elliott as Vice-Chair
qathet, BC – At the inaugural meeting of the qRHD Board of Directors, held on January 27, 2026, the Hospital...
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