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Borrowing required for resource-recovery centre in Powell River

Borrowing required for resource-recovery centre in Powell River

Regional district finance committee recommends loan bylaw
B.C. lakes’ health monitored by provincial program

B.C. lakes’ health monitored by provincial program

Mike Sokal often takes a moment to admire the clear water of Okanagan Lake whenever he takes another sample for water quality testing. The lake is an essential part of life in the Okanagan and is home to an abundance of waterfowl and fish species.
Report outlines qathet Regional District directors’ expenses

Report outlines qathet Regional District directors’ expenses

Finance committee views costs
Invasion of the green crab: Intruder gobbles key species in Island waters

Invasion of the green crab: Intruder gobbles key species in Island waters

The invasive European green crab is proliferating at an alarming rate on the west and southern coasts of Vancouver Island, devouring smaller Dungeness crab and bivalves as well as the eelgrass that is critical to young salmon.
Tenants will have until July 2021 to repay missed rent, says B.C. government

Tenants will have until July 2021 to repay missed rent, says B.C. government

Province releases repayment framework outlining how landlords and tenants will settle unpaid rent debt, while renters will be required to start paying rent in full starting Sept. 1, when the province will lift ban on evictions for non-payment.
Texada Island ferry running again

Texada Island ferry running again

Temporary repairs have been made
BC SPCA seeing 'surge' of interest in backyard chickens

BC SPCA seeing 'surge' of interest in backyard chickens

With British Columbians self-isolating at home in 2020 due to COVID-19, communities across B.C. have seen a surge of interest in homesteading activities, such as baking, gardening and preserving.
Expect word on school year within two weeks, premier says

Expect word on school year within two weeks, premier says

Parents should know provincial plans for the next school term within two weeks. “We’re doing everything we can to get those answers to them before the end of this month,” Premier John Horgan said Friday.
qathet Regional District committee forwards financial report

qathet Regional District committee forwards financial report

Statement outlines regional district revenues and expenses
Recreation programs reopen in Powell River

Recreation programs reopen in Powell River

Summer camps underway, groups book ice time, weight room starts up, says councillor