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qathet Regional District board discusses fire act implications

qathet Regional District board discusses fire act implications

Members request report on the province’s new legislation and its effect on local governments
Federal government releases long-awaited ocean noise strategy

Federal government releases long-awaited ocean noise strategy

Underwater noise from ships and industrial activity interferes with fish, invertebrates and more, but it's best known for its effect on the ability of marine mammals.
Wildlife Rescue records surge in bat encounters

Wildlife Rescue records surge in bat encounters

Here's what to do when you see a bat and when to act.
Unicyclist from qathet attends world championships in Bemidji

Unicyclist from qathet attends world championships in Bemidji

Father and son reconnect through single-wheel sport
Loon Foundation is hosting a monitoring symposium in September

Loon Foundation is hosting a monitoring symposium in September

The Loon Foundation is hosting a monitoring symposium: a gathering of local citizen scientists, professionals, volunteers and curious community members for sharing and collaborating in the long-term monitoring of coastal aquatic biodiversity on the Sunshine Coast.
B.C. court upholds driver's cellphone, child seatbelt fines

B.C. court upholds driver's cellphone, child seatbelt fines

Sunyoung Kim wasn't expecting ICBC to levy four points against her licence for the offences.
Former B.C. Liberal minister says he may vote NDP, as Eby woos disaffected centrists

Former B.C. Liberal minister says he may vote NDP, as Eby woos disaffected centrists

Middle-of-the-road voters have been left with a stark choice in British Columbia's fall election, says former B.C. Liberal cabinet minister Terry Lake: turn hard right or hard left.
qRD directors invited to join disability services consultation

qRD directors invited to join disability services consultation

Powell River Educational Services Society requests participation of one or two qathet Regional District board members to help ensure support for children
Viewpoint: Celebrate the achievements of workers

Viewpoint: Celebrate the achievements of workers

"It is important to reflect on the nature of work and working conditions and to recognize the labour of the people who built this country..." ~ North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney
qathet Regional District board meeting briefs

qathet Regional District board meeting briefs

Directs staff to answer resource-recovery centre questions; Ratifies UBCM meeting requests; Refers coastal Douglas fir partnership request