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Ten years on, Imperial Metals still recovering from Mount Polley disaster

Ten years on, Imperial Metals still recovering from Mount Polley disaster

Company now focused on $2.6-billion block cave mining project at Red Chris mine.
Comment: It’s never been a more dangerous time for B.C.’s museums and heritage sites

Comment: It’s never been a more dangerous time for B.C.’s museums and heritage sites

In 2023, Barkerville Historic Town and Park was open for a 100-day season and the community only had clean air quality ratings for 52 of those days.
qathet Regional District briefs

qathet Regional District briefs

Appoints auditors for 2024 to 2028; Supports Area A subdivision; Approves financial planning process
Sunshine Coast finalists in second annual BC book awards announced

Sunshine Coast finalists in second annual BC book awards announced

Book awards that debuted last year on the Sunshine Coast have announced finalists for 2024 prizes.
Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Officers responded to 136 calls for service during the last reporting period
Soccer scandal hangs over Canada at Olympics opening ceremonies

Soccer scandal hangs over Canada at Olympics opening ceremonies

All the talk about Canada at the opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics centred on the expulsion of three members of the women’s soccer team
Geologist warns of alpine landslides in B.C.

Geologist warns of alpine landslides in B.C.

A road north of Pemberton has been closed and people are being advised not to camp in the area due to the high hazard.
qathet Regional District board not opposed to Texada mine permit

qathet Regional District board not opposed to Texada mine permit

qRD has four subjects required of applicant regarding Blubber Bay area permit
Powell River RCMP investigate break-in at Town Centre mall

Powell River RCMP investigate break-in at Town Centre mall

Search continues for one suspect who eluded police after foot pursuit
qathet Regional District to consider 'telephone of the wind'

qathet Regional District to consider 'telephone of the wind'

Directors make recommendation that the qRD board approves installation at Powell River Regional Cemetery