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qathet Regional District director proposes motion related to banning polystyrene

qathet Regional District director proposes motion related to banning polystyrene

Regional board to consider prohibition of using of Styrofoam in marine environment
B.C. COVID-19 cases above 500 for first time in a month

B.C. COVID-19 cases above 500 for first time in a month

Province's positive-test rate soars alongside new infections.
Powell River Kings host annual Teddy Bear Toss night

Powell River Kings host annual Teddy Bear Toss night

Proceeds go to Powell River and District Christmas Cheer committee
Board members will vote on removal of garage encroaching onto qathet Regional District property

Board members will vote on removal of garage encroaching onto qathet Regional District property

Committee of the whole recommends structure be taken down
qathet Regional District committee recommends wood stove program continuation

qathet Regional District committee recommends wood stove program continuation

Replacement initiative replaced 40 non-certified units in 2021
qathet Regional District finance committee recommends reduction in contribution to regional parks reserve fund

qathet Regional District finance committee recommends reduction in contribution to regional parks reserve fund

Parkland acquisition reserve proposal is to reduce it by 50 per cent
City of Powell River launches Citizen Budget

City of Powell River launches Citizen Budget

Taxpayers can provide input via online simulation
qathet Regional District’s finance committee receives second draft of 2022 to 2026 financial plan

qathet Regional District’s finance committee receives second draft of 2022 to 2026 financial plan

Draft highlighted financial plan assumptions, 2022 community works fund contributions and allocations, capital plan highlights, and changes in requisitions from City of Powell River and electoral districts in 2022
COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. lowest since August

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. lowest since August

Of 185 COVID-19 patients in B.C. hospitals, 72 are in intensive care units.
North Island-Powell River MP calls for reversing cuts to guaranteed income supplement

North Island-Powell River MP calls for reversing cuts to guaranteed income supplement

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