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Compilation by qathet region author encourages humans to ‘clean up’

Compilation by qathet region author encourages humans to ‘clean up’

Jerry Eskes publishes book of short stories to help preserve nature for future generations 
Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society feeds hungry Wilson’s snipe

Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society feeds hungry Wilson’s snipe

PROWLS: Rescue of the week
Peak Carrier of the Month: Braeden Coburn

Peak Carrier of the Month: Braeden Coburn

Thank you for the great job you do, Braeden!
qathet Regional District director criticizes censure report

qathet Regional District director criticizes censure report

Mark Gisborne will defend himself at upcoming meeting
Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. rise above 33,000 for first time

Active COVID-19 infections in B.C. rise above 33,000 for first time

Active infections have risen in each of the past 16 provincial data updates.
qathet Regional District board to vote on punitive measures against Area B director

qathet Regional District board to vote on punitive measures against Area B director

Mark Gisborne might be sanctioned for comments made at November 9 meeting
inclusion Powell River announces retirement of CEO

inclusion Powell River announces retirement of CEO

Lilla Tipton will be stepping down as organization’s leader
B.C. schools ready to open on Monday, despite rising COVID-19 case counts

B.C. schools ready to open on Monday, despite rising COVID-19 case counts

Despite record numbers of new daily cases, school “is the best place for children to be,” says provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry.
qathet region musicians form symphony orchestra

qathet region musicians form symphony orchestra

“I was standing there with my mouth open and my heart stopped, thinking this will be the shortest living orchestra.” ~ qathet Symphony Orchestra founder Marlene Chamberlain
BC Ferries cancels sailings between Texada Island and Powell River terminals

BC Ferries cancels sailings between Texada Island and Powell River terminals

High wind conditions result in vessel holding in dock at Blubber Bay