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Library’s service agreement authorized by qathet board

Library’s service agreement authorized by qathet board

Regional district directors approve contribution to Powell River Public Library
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B.C. mom collecting $17K in benefits seeks support from 'ultra-high net worth' ex-husband

B.C. mom collecting $17K in benefits seeks support from 'ultra-high net worth' ex-husband

While residing in a $8.4-million home outfitted with $500,000 worth of furniture, homemaker Nina Zhang claimed annual child expenses of $320,000 for a live-in nanny, private school, chauffeur, violin lessons, language classes, swim club and orchestras while claiming gross income of $66,476 and receiving $17,564.42 in child tax benefits.
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One-year sentence sought for 2020 Richmond mall stabbings

One-year sentence sought for 2020 Richmond mall stabbings

The victim received four stab wounds in the head, 10 in the back and two in his chest.
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qRD committee recommends increase to directors' indemnity

qRD committee recommends increase to directors' indemnity

qathet Regional District remuneration adjusted annually per consumer price index for BC as recorded by Stats Canada
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Foreign takeovers by Americans no problem for most Canadians, says poll. Chinese companies, however ...

Foreign takeovers by Americans no problem for most Canadians, says poll. Chinese companies, however ...

Research Co. examines Canadians' sentiments towards trade as the 30th anniversary of NAFTA approaches
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Canada reports fastest population growth in history in third quarter of 2023

Canada reports fastest population growth in history in third quarter of 2023

Polling suggests Canadians are quite concerned about the impact immigration is having on infrastructure and services in the country. 
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Policy prevents qRD directors from downloading non-public info

Policy prevents qRD directors from downloading non-public info

qathet Regional District board members cannot download confidential or private information onto personal electronic devices
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City of Powell River requests letter for mental health team

City of Powell River requests letter for mental health team

qathet Regional District board supports correspondence regarding peer-assisted care
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Rob Shaw: BC Builds to be an ‘influential entity’ in 2024 as NDP looks for election momentum

Rob Shaw: BC Builds to be an ‘influential entity’ in 2024 as NDP looks for election momentum

Multi-billion-dollar housing construction program so large in scope it has taken the new premier more than a year to get it ready for launch
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B.C. lawyer experiencing mental health issues wins misconduct appeal

B.C. lawyer experiencing mental health issues wins misconduct appeal

A B.C. business lawyer should get another chance to defend allegations of professional misconduct, due to his mental health considerations, an appeal judge has ruled.
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