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.
NOTICE OF PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTION DEADLINE
Applications for permissive tax exemptions will be accepted until midnight on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Application forms, eligibility and submission...
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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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Campfires Permitted Across Coastal Fire Centre Due to Decreased Fire Risk – BC Wildfire Service
PARKSVILLE – Effective on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 12 p.m. (noon), the Category 1 campfire prohibition will be rescinded...
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Dry Conditions on Savary Island Instigates Total Fire Ban Effective Thursday, May 7, 2026
SAVARY ISLAND, BC — In accordance with qathet Regional District (qRD)’s Savary Island Outdoor Fire Control Bylaw No. 549, the...
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Category 1, 2 and 3 Prohibitions scheduled for Coastal Fire Centre – BC Wildfire Service
Coastal Fire Centre enacting Open Fire Prohibitions PARKSVILLE – Effective at 12:00 p.m. (noon) PDT on Thursday, May 7,...
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qRD receives $243,500 in grant funding for the preliminary design for Thulin and Lund Lakes Dams renewal, and removal
qathet, B.C. – The qathet Regional District is pleased to announce it has successfully received $243,500 in grant funding through...
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