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Channel your inner Smokey the Bear and help prevent forest fires this weekend

Channel your inner Smokey the Bear and help prevent forest fires this weekend

Yes, B.C. has seen some rain this summer - but wildfire season is far from over. With warm weather in the forecast, there is still the potential for forest fuels and grasslands to dry out in many areas of the province.
Are you prepared for new ICBC insurance changes? Here's what you need to know

Are you prepared for new ICBC insurance changes? Here's what you need to know

Numerous changes come into effect Sept. 1
Deadline approaches to join Powell River Youth Council

Deadline approaches to join Powell River Youth Council

Residents aged 13 to 19 can apply online until September 10
Government of Canada issues travel advisory for U.S. due to Hurricane Dorian

Government of Canada issues travel advisory for U.S. due to Hurricane Dorian

The Government of Canada has issued a travel advisory for the United States due to Hurricane Dorian, which is predicted to make landfall on Florida’s east coast Sept. 2. Hurricane Dorian is likely to bring excessive rainfall and violent winds.
qathet Regional District dishwashing trailer now available for free

qathet Regional District dishwashing trailer now available for free

Regional board rescinds fee for private events
City of Powell River seeks public input for emergency services facility

City of Powell River seeks public input for emergency services facility

Committee will provide advice to city council regarding prospective project
Teachers, gov't agree on support for vulnerable students

Teachers, gov't agree on support for vulnerable students

While the province and teachers have yet to strike a deal at the collective bargaining table, they've found consensus in improving supports for B.C.'s most vulnerable child populations.
qathet Regional District votes for parkland acquisition reserve fund

qathet Regional District votes for parkland acquisition reserve fund

Staff to research potential grants and look at prospect of taxation
Parks Foundation reaches fundraising goal for Princess Louisa property

Parks Foundation reaches fundraising goal for Princess Louisa property

The BC Parks Foundation has reached its fundraising goal in time to purchase approximately 800-hectares of property for sale at Princess Louisa Inlet to protect the region from development.
qathet Regional District briefs: Approves amendment; Continues wood stove exchange; New meeting time

qathet Regional District briefs: Approves amendment; Continues wood stove exchange; New meeting time

Approves amendment At the qathet Regional District meeting on Thursday, August 22, the regional board approved a budget amendment to remove the $26,000 allocation of Community Works Funds from the 2018 Texada Health Centre capital upgrade and to use