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Forest fire in qathet region under control

Forest fire in qathet region under control

Daniels River blaze was first detected on June 27
Owner of mill in Powell River wins award

Owner of mill in Powell River wins award

Corporate Knights judging uses performance indicators relating to environmental and human resource factors
Viewpoint: We are all treaty people

Viewpoint: We are all treaty people

And our partners have invited us to a conversation
Let’s Talk Trash: Hacks to beat the heat

Let’s Talk Trash: Hacks to beat the heat

If you’re not one of the lucky ones with an efficient heat pump or air conditioner, you are likely finding other ways to reduce this feverish pitch
Near and Far: Let’s do the right thing

Near and Far: Let’s do the right thing

As the issue of renaming Powell River has circulated throughout the community, a range of views have been expressed. ~ John Young
Directors at qathet Regional District meeting vote for added accessibility at Lund fire hall

Directors at qathet Regional District meeting vote for added accessibility at Lund fire hall

New facility north of Powell River to have expanded washroom
qathet Regional District briefs

qathet Regional District briefs

Approves wastewater treatment plant-related bylaw; Approves 2021 to 2025 financial plan amendment and SOFI report; Approves Savary Island dredging; Reallocates funds for Van Anda dock repair
qathet Regional District director seeks report on bridge accessibility

qathet Regional District director seeks report on bridge accessibility

Myrtle Creek structure will not be wheelchair accessible
B.C. COVID-19 daily case counts fall to 29 – fewest since Aug. 4

B.C. COVID-19 daily case counts fall to 29 – fewest since Aug. 4

Province also sees declines in ICU patients and active infections.
Horgan ends mandatory mask wearing; B.C. moves to Step 3

Horgan ends mandatory mask wearing; B.C. moves to Step 3

Loosened COVID-19 restrictions follow high vaccination rate, falling case counts