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These are B.C.'s deadliest communities — for bears

These are B.C.'s deadliest communities — for bears

Over a seven-year period, 3,779 black bears were killed across British Columbia in government-sanctioned euthanizations. A freedom of information request shows which communities had the most number of deaths.
Texada airport fencing project put into abeyance by qathet Regional District directors

Texada airport fencing project put into abeyance by qathet Regional District directors

Staff directed to continue exploring opportunities for grant funding
qathet region dancers excel at pair of competitions

qathet region dancers excel at pair of competitions

Teams and individuals thrive at events in Burnaby and Kelowna
qathet Regional District denies request to use old Lund fire hall

qathet Regional District denies request to use old Lund fire hall

Building is not suitable for Lund Community Society proposal, determines board
Powell River Sports Hall of Fame sponsorship motion fails at regional district meeting

Powell River Sports Hall of Fame sponsorship motion fails at regional district meeting

qRD directors vote not to reconsider request for financial contribution
Integrity commissioner position proposed by qathet Regional District chair

Integrity commissioner position proposed by qathet Regional District chair

“As proposed, this person would be able to adjudicate disputes within the board. If there was a disagreement, or ethical or legal issues, such as we have experienced recently, we turn the matter over to this person, a qualified professional, who would come up with a decision as to what to do about it.” ~ Patrick Brabazon
PHOTOS: Pacific Region International Summer Music Festival

PHOTOS: Pacific Region International Summer Music Festival

Powell River Recreation Complex and Willingdon Beach served as venues during the 10th PRISMA Festival last month
Good morning, Peak readers

Good morning, Peak readers

Photo feature of the day, a day in history and today’s weather
Growth strategy voted down by qathet Regional District board

Growth strategy voted down by qathet Regional District board

Regional directors indicate development would result in significant costs
DFO's pathogen containment measures 'a joke,' say salmon scientists

DFO's pathogen containment measures 'a joke,' say salmon scientists

Wild salmon advocates say interim rules meant to strengthen the reporting of pathogens in farmed salmon and monitor nearby wild populations amount to 'tiny tweaks'