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Campfire ban extended in Gillies Bay

Campfire ban extended in Gillies Bay

Fire district on Texada Island continues with prohibition
Terry Fox run a significant event for qathet region family

Terry Fox run a significant event for qathet region family

 Jessica Adam and James Mack met at Terry Fox Secondary School in Port Coquitlam, where they went for their grade 11 and 12 school years.
City of Powell River council to consider tax exemptions policy

City of Powell River council to consider tax exemptions policy

Finance committee hears report on how to deal with allowances for organizations
Six more COVID-19 deaths push death toll in B.C. to 1,824

Six more COVID-19 deaths push death toll in B.C. to 1,824

The six deaths is the highest single-day COVID-19 death total since May.
qathet region teachers support safety measures

qathet region teachers support safety measures

“We are also encouraging everyone who is eligible to get vaccinated. It’s important that everyone from all our communities in BC take this important step to help better protect those children who are not yet eligible for vaccinations.”
Coastal campfire ban being lifted

Coastal campfire ban being lifted

Small fires will be permitted in qathet region
qathet Regional Board considers land use motions

qathet Regional Board considers land use motions

A series of four motions raised at the qathet Regional District (qRD) board meeting resulted in conflict over the intent of the motions.
Wood burning in the qathet region to be studied

Wood burning in the qathet region to be studied

qathet Regional District (qRD) staff will be looking into what the regional district’s options are regarding wood burning.
Fire reported at Powell River General hospital

Fire reported at Powell River General hospital

Blaze was deliberately set, according to Powell River Fire Rescue
Brain Injury Society seeks lease forgiveness in qathet region

Brain Injury Society seeks lease forgiveness in qathet region

Brain injury group wants to move garden to city property