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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 receives $82,500 grant to support Live Fire Training
qathet, BC – The qathet Regional District (qRD) is pleased to announce the receipt of a grant award of $82,500.00...
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qathet Regional District receives $96,000 grant to support health and wellness initiative for Northside, Savary, Malaspina and Lasqueti Island Volunteer Fire Departments
qathet, BC – The qathet Regional District (qRD) is pleased to announce the receipt of a grant award of $96,000...
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Umo Digital Fare Payments available in Powell River Region
BC Transit’s Umo (pronounced “you-mo”) electronic fare system is now live in the Powell River Regional Transit System. Umo introduces...
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Provincial Single-Use and Plastic Waste Prevention Regulation effective December 20, 2023
As of December 20, 2023, B.C. food service providers can no longer offer single-use (disposable) plastic utensils. View the infographics...
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qathet Regional District’s Manager of Asset Management and Strategic Initiatives awarded Wally Wells Sustainable Service Delivery Champion Award
qathet, BC – Asset Management British Columbia (AMBC) has awarded Arnold Schwabe, Manager of Asset Management and Strategic Initiatives, the...
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Faster internet coming to two qathet communities
People in Lund and sḵelhp (formerly Saltery Bay) on the Sunshine Coast will benefit from two new projects to build...
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qathet Regional District launches region-wide survey on the Shelter Point Park Concession Stand
qathet Regional District, BC – The qathet Regional District (qRD) is seeking feedback from all qRD residents and property owners...
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qathet Regional District commemorates National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2023
qathet Regional District, BC – The qathet Regional District (qRD) is proud to stand in solidarity with Indigenous communities across...
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