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Popular qathet Canoe Route requires upkeep and funding

Popular qathet Canoe Route requires upkeep and funding

Work crews try their best to improve sites, but consistent funding and support are needed
Sea lion attacks surge at B.C. fish farms, prompting requests for rubber bullets

Sea lion attacks surge at B.C. fish farms, prompting requests for rubber bullets

Internal documents reveal B.C. salmon farms requesting the use of rubber bullets amid spike in sea lion incursions
Peak photos of the day: April 2025

Peak photos of the day: April 2025

Looking back at the best pictures taken around the qathet region last month and submitted by our loyal readers
Brew Bay property owners ask for subdivision discussion time

Brew Bay property owners ask for subdivision discussion time

Developers ask qathet Regional District for pause on legislative process
Groups in qathet busy this month pulling invasive plants

Groups in qathet busy this month pulling invasive plants

Small actions can have a big impact on natural species
Student vote elects Conservative in North Island-Powell River

Student vote elects Conservative in North Island-Powell River

Brooks Secondary School pupils among participants from riding whose choices mirror general election result
Bowen and Gibsons mayors seek action on local ferry routes

Bowen and Gibsons mayors seek action on local ferry routes

Andrew Leonard and Silas White pen letter to Premier David Eby
qathet weather forecast: Sunshine, with the possibility of rain

qathet weather forecast: Sunshine, with the possibility of rain

High winds expected all weekend
Service reviews proceeding per qathet Regional District board

Service reviews proceeding per qathet Regional District board

Directors send questions from subregional recreation, social planning and Malaspina Volunteer Fire Department review meetings to staff for clarification
Seasonal service changes coming for Powell River Transit System

Seasonal service changes coming for Powell River Transit System

Adjustments will be made on multiple routes later this month