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Water supply tanks installed north of Powell River along Malaspina Road

Water supply tanks installed north of Powell River along Malaspina Road

New installation results in improved fire protection capabilities
qathet Regional District unveils new website

qathet Regional District unveils new website

Team approach used to put site together
Half of Canadians taking extra precautions as coronavirus continues to spread, survey

Half of Canadians taking extra precautions as coronavirus continues to spread, survey

But just one-quarter say they are concerned about contracting the virus
Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for January 30 to February 5, 2020.
Western Forest Products and United Steelworkers at an impasse

Western Forest Products and United Steelworkers at an impasse

Independent mediators book out of mediation process
qathet Regional District briefs

qathet Regional District briefs

Exchange program; Poverty grant; Inclusion grant
Seniors Advocate calls for better financial oversight, monitoring of long-term care hours

Seniors Advocate calls for better financial oversight, monitoring of long-term care hours

B.C. Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie’s latest report calls for better monitoring of care hours delivered by privately run, but publicly funded, long-term care facilities in the province.
Federal court shoots down Indigenous fight against Trans Mountain

Federal court shoots down Indigenous fight against Trans Mountain

The federal government adequately consulted with four Indigenous communities, the court ruled
qathet Regional District establishes working group to develop code of conduct

qathet Regional District establishes working group to develop code of conduct

Electoral Area B director Mark Gisborne thinks task should be for entire board
qathet Regional District moves toward parkland acquisition fund

qathet Regional District moves toward parkland acquisition fund

Reserve would add approximately $3.25 per $100,000 of taxable value