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qRD renews Powell River Academy of Music funding agreement

qRD renews Powell River Academy of Music funding agreement

Four-year term can be extended mutually prior to its end
Seaspan says government needs to financially support shipbuilding or ferries will not be built in B.C.

Seaspan says government needs to financially support shipbuilding or ferries will not be built in B.C.

The company notes that other provinces, such as Quebec, support their shipyards by requiring vessels to be built domestically and providing tax credits, forgivable loans and grants
qRD directors disagree on extra resource recovery funding source

qRD directors disagree on extra resource recovery funding source

Vote postponed: Method for $2.5 million more for qathet Regional District facility will require further board action
Electronic vote counters could bring B.C. election result an hour after polls close

Electronic vote counters could bring B.C. election result an hour after polls close

British Columbians could find out who wins the provincial election on Oct. 19 in about the same time it took to start counting ballots in previous votes.
qathet-based swim club resumes competitive activities

qathet-based swim club resumes competitive activities

West Coast Wind expanding to accommodate new and experienced swimmers
Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Officers responded to 140 total calls for service last week, including an assault and a vehicle leaving the scene of an accident
qRD directors amend qathet Museum and Archives agreement

qRD directors amend qathet Museum and Archives agreement

Decision allows for capital expenditure at the premises
B.C. man facing 53 charges related to drug trafficking, weapons and police obstruction

B.C. man facing 53 charges related to drug trafficking, weapons and police obstruction

Joseph Lloyd has been in and out of custody but is currently behind bars.
Disability rights groups launch Charter challenge against MAID law

Disability rights groups launch Charter challenge against MAID law

TORONTO — A coalition of disability rights organizations has launched a Charter challenge against a part of Canada's law on medical assistance in dying, calling it an "abandonment” of people with disabilities.
BC Ferries cancels multiple sailings between Westview and Comox

BC Ferries cancels multiple sailings between Westview and Comox

Vessel will not sail due to severe weather forecast for afternoon and evening