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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.
BC Hydro Planned Outage – September 14, 2025 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
A planned power outage is scheduled for the City of Powell River and the surrounding area including Lund and Cortes...
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Savary Island Community Plan – Survey extended until August 29th
Savary Island – We want to hear from you! We are currently in Phase 3 of reviewing and updating...
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Board on the Road Meetings Notice – August 27, 2025
Join us August 27, 2025 starting at 1 pm for our Committee of the Whole, and at 4 pm for...
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Atrevida Road wildfire now held thanks to quick reporting and collaborative emergency response
Lund, BC – The Atrevida Road Wildfire (V50950) is now under control thanks to quick reporting from members of the...
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BC Wildfire Service: Coastal Fire Centre to enact Category 1 Open Fire Prohibition
PARKSVILLE – Effective at 12:00 p.m. (noon) PDT on Thursday, July 17, 2025, campfires will be prohibited throughout the Coastal...
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qathet Regional District adds trees to greenspace through BC Hydro ReGreening Grant
qathet, BC – In April, BC Hydro awarded the qathet Regional District (qRD) up to $7,500 to purchase trees for...
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qathet Regional District wins national municipal environmental leadership & sustainability award
Mont Tremblant, QC (May 28, 2025) – The qathet Regional District, BC has received national recognition from the Canadian Association...
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Dry Conditions on Savary Island Instigates Burn Pile Prohibition
SAVARY ISLAND, BC — In accordance with qathet Regional District (qRD)’s Savary Island Outdoor Fire Control Bylaw No. 549, the...
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