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qathet Regional District requires additional funds for resource-recovery centre

qathet Regional District requires additional funds for resource-recovery centre

Additional borrowing proposed by qRD board
Pandemic continues to alter annual events hosted by Royal Canadian Legion - Powell River

Pandemic continues to alter annual events hosted by Royal Canadian Legion - Powell River

Poppy season and Remembrance Day ceremony changes remain in effect
Climate strategies important, says North Island-Powell River MP

Climate strategies important, says North Island-Powell River MP

“We have a government that has set a lot of targets and we have not come close to reaching those targets. I want to see an actual plan." ~ Rachel Blaney
Let’s Talk Trash: Won’t you be my neighbour?

Let’s Talk Trash: Won’t you be my neighbour?

Lending and borrowing among friends and family is another people-centred way to reduce our planetary impact. ~ Let's Talk Trash team
Powell River Villa drops 3-2 decision to Cowichan FC

Powell River Villa drops 3-2 decision to Cowichan FC

Close game entertains almost 200 fans at Timberlane Park
Economic development, ferries and Lund water improvement district outlined at qathet Regional District board meeting

Economic development, ferries and Lund water improvement district outlined at qathet Regional District board meeting

Regional district chair Patrick Brabazon provides report
B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations rise to near-six-month high

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations rise to near-six-month high

Last time B.C. had more COVID-19 patients in hospital was on May 7.
qathet Regional District briefs

qathet Regional District briefs

Amends procedures bylaw to meet electronically; Endorses BC Hydro application for community regreening program; Provides PRISMA support letter
Viewpoint: Free post-secondary tuition will benefit the economy

Viewpoint: Free post-secondary tuition will benefit the economy

"We can help the students by getting rid of tuition for post-secondary education."
City of Powell River CFO reports capital projects under budget for 2018 to 2020

City of Powell River CFO reports capital projects under budget for 2018 to 2020

“This is a recap of the completed capital projects from 2018 to 2020. We are, overall, under budget in our planning.” ~ Chief financial officer Adam Langenmaier