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New program offers young people work experience with BC Parks, conservation service

New program offers young people work experience with BC Parks, conservation service

A new program launched by the provincial government is aiming to connect young British Columbians with jobs in environmental management and conservation. The jobs, which will be with BC Parks and the B.C.
qathet Regional District to proceed with public hearings

qathet Regional District to proceed with public hearings

Meetings will be rescheduled electronically
Group of B.C. doctors petitions province to mandate use of face masks

Group of B.C. doctors petitions province to mandate use of face masks

Eighty-two B.C. doctors have signed a document urging the provincial government to mandate the wearing of face masks on transit, in crowds and for all indoor spaces outside of people’s homes.
qathet Regional District pursues pesticides meeting

qathet Regional District pursues pesticides meeting

Board carries motion for electronic presentation with provincial experts
Most Canadians support second lockdown if COVID-19 caseloads spike

Most Canadians support second lockdown if COVID-19 caseloads spike

The survey also probed respondents on their views around wearing masks in public, on the return to school in the fall and anxiety over reopening plans.
Cannabis products can be paid for online to reduce time in stores

Cannabis products can be paid for online to reduce time in stores

Cannabis products can now be ordered and paid for online, following changes to provincial rules, but they still have to be picked up from the retail store.
New study says Canadians see COVID vaccine as key to return to normal

New study says Canadians see COVID vaccine as key to return to normal

However, a big concern for many Canadians are potential side effects of a new vaccine
Lund waterworks wants to transfer ownership to qathet Regional District

Lund waterworks wants to transfer ownership to qathet Regional District

Regional district left with many questions
qathet Regional District planning committee to review water bottling

qathet Regional District planning committee to review water bottling

Regional district will consider policy
Response fund provides money to Powell River organizations

Response fund provides money to Powell River organizations

Third round of grants awarded bringing total to more than $116,000