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qathet Regional District briefs

qathet Regional District briefs

Recommends yard and kitchen waste letter to City of Powell River; Recommends disposal of old Savary Island dock gangway; Receives regional resident satisfaction survey report
Opinion: Squamish folks find there’s something about Powell River

Opinion: Squamish folks find there’s something about Powell River

'Much of the real estate pressure has come from Squamish — 17% of purchasers in February.'
Baby playpen sold on Amazon.ca recalled due to fire, entrapment hazard

Baby playpen sold on Amazon.ca recalled due to fire, entrapment hazard

According to Health Canada, the mesh surround is a fire hazard and a child's head could get stuck in the corners
Let’s Talk Trash: That ‘bearly’ awake feeling

Let’s Talk Trash: That ‘bearly’ awake feeling

Springtime is when all of the natural world is coming to life
Northern Sunshine Coast Ferry Advisory Committee chair recognized for voluntary efforts

Northern Sunshine Coast Ferry Advisory Committee chair recognized for voluntary efforts

Kim Barton-Bridges puts in countless hours listening to people and bringing their ideas to BC Ferries
VIDEO: Here’s how the takeoff looks from Powell Lake en route to Vancouver via seaplane

VIDEO: Here’s how the takeoff looks from Powell Lake en route to Vancouver via seaplane

Great day for a flight!
Health authority wants Powell River Regional Hospital District to help fund capital projects

Health authority wants Powell River Regional Hospital District to help fund capital projects

VCH seeks 40 per cent share of upgrade costs
Is it COVID-19 or do I just have allergies? What you and your kids need to know

Is it COVID-19 or do I just have allergies? What you and your kids need to know

Alder and birch are the leading allergies for B.C. during tree pollen season.
Regional directors hear presentation on five-year forestry plan for qathet area

Regional directors hear presentation on five-year forestry plan for qathet area

“In our areas of higher significance, we’ll plan to make the blocks not visible or fit into the natural landscape. There’s certainly a science that goes behind that so it fits into the natural character of the area.” ~ Shawn Tougas, BC Timber Sales planning forester
Cartoon: Enough about me

Cartoon: Enough about me