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qRD to request Texada Island policing, Lund waterworks meetings

qRD to request Texada Island policing, Lund waterworks meetings

qathet Regional District board wants to discuss keeping local RCMP detachment at upcoming UBCM; directors also covet engaging ministry of municipal affairs about improvement districts
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Former Powell River Kings receive scholarship funds

Former Powell River Kings receive scholarship funds

Nic Porchetta and Dylan Hewlett among five recipients recognized by BC Hockey League
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Passengers travelling on BC Ferries' Langdale route 'least satisfied': Report

Passengers travelling on BC Ferries' Langdale route 'least satisfied': Report

The Customer Satisfaction section of BCF's annual report on operations to March 31, 2023 opens with a page entitled “Highlights”, which displays downward arrows and rating declines between 2021 and 2022 for all measures.
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qathet Regional District approves Roberts Road subdivision plan

qathet Regional District approves Roberts Road subdivision plan

Board votes for proposal that has some lots smaller than recommended sizes
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Good Birding: How technology popularized, then democratized birding

Good Birding: How technology popularized, then democratized birding

And, do you know about the Gretzky of birding?
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Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, today in history, the weather forecast and local gas prices
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Vancouver Island University didn't do enough to protect personal data, audit finds

Vancouver Island University didn't do enough to protect personal data, audit finds

Vancouver Island University board failed in oversight of cybersecurity risk, says B.C. auditor general Michael Pickup.
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qathet Regional District votes to grant Lift facility $50,000

qathet Regional District votes to grant Lift facility $50,000

Community Resource Centre will receive funds to continue operations
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Festival in qathet still 'folk' with distinct twist, fresh vibe

Festival in qathet still 'folk' with distinct twist, fresh vibe

Natural setting of Palm Beach regional park an attraction for performers invited to music gathering
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qathet Regional District board defers Lund waterworks vote

qathet Regional District board defers Lund waterworks vote

“It’s not that we’re not accepting the Lund water system, it’s whether or not we want to be the receiver." ~ qRD CAO Al Radke
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