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Budget timeline approved by City of Powell River Council

Chief financial officer outlines schedule for financial plan and property taxes

Aug 30, 2023 5:15 PM Read more >

qathet region evacuation alert in place

Wildfire in Toba Inlet area is burning close to Toba Montrose hydroelectric facility

Aug 30, 2023 4:00 PM Read more >

Powell River RCMP investigate fire set in city hall parking lot

Police are seeking video surveillance from the area

Aug 30, 2023 2:49 PM Read more >

qathet Regional District briefs

Adopted parks and trails strategy; Supports subdivision application; Adopts strategic plan

Aug 30, 2023 1:18 PM Read more >

qathet Regional District board adopts Texada watershed bylaw

New local ordinance ensures consistency with the island's official community plan

Aug 30, 2023 8:30 AM Read more >

Powell River Council rejects qRD resource-recovery funds request

City will not contribute growing communities grant money toward qathet Regional District project

Aug 30, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >

In memoriam: Giovanni (John) De Vita

Giovanni was born in Bagnoli del Trigno, Italy, on February 12, 1931

Aug 30, 2023 6:45 AM Read more >

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices

Aug 30, 2023 5:45 AM Read more >

qRD directors show support for Powell River Salmon Society

qathet Regional District board will provide a letter for the society's BC Gaming application

Aug 29, 2023 8:30 PM Read more >

Dragon boat competitor from qathet returns with gold medals

Canadian teams excel at world championships in Thailand

Aug 29, 2023 7:15 PM Read more >