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Powell River council receives overview of new liquid waste treatment facility

Powell River council receives overview of new liquid waste treatment facility

Team from engineering firm provides 90 per cent design review
qathet Regional District director opposes Facebook use relating to regional parks/campgrounds

qathet Regional District director opposes Facebook use relating to regional parks/campgrounds

Social media use part of a bigger regional district policy, says board chair
Controlled burn blamed for forest fire in Halfmoon Bay

Controlled burn blamed for forest fire in Halfmoon Bay

A forest fire that prompted the evacuation of homes near Smuggler Cove Tuesday evening was caused by human activity, Halfmoon Bay Fire Chief Ryan Daley has confirmed. The fire call came in at 3:54 p.m.
Instagram to remove likes from photos and videos this week

Instagram to remove likes from photos and videos this week

While social media influencers across Canada rely on the number of likes they receive on Instagram posts, they might not be able to for much longer
Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Police Patrol: Powell River crime report

Powell River RCMP reported the following for April 25 to May 1 2019.
Forestry minister attends event in Powell River

Forestry minister attends event in Powell River

Doug Donaldson also meets with Tla’amin Nation and qathet Regional District during visit
qathet Regional District supports expansion of sand and gravel business

qathet Regional District supports expansion of sand and gravel business

Board expresses no objection but suggests five conditions for permit process
City of Powell River and CUPE 798 workers settle contract

City of Powell River and CUPE 798 workers settle contract

Parties reach five-year deal that will see wage increases each year
Hey procrastinators - CRA is warning you to not miss tonight's tax deadline

Hey procrastinators - CRA is warning you to not miss tonight's tax deadline

Individual income tax and benefit returns for 2018 are due at 11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2019.
qathet Regional District briefs: Approves hut; Website replacement; Transfers funds

qathet Regional District briefs: Approves hut; Website replacement; Transfers funds

Approves hut At its meeting on Thursday, April 25, qathet Regional District voted to advise the Recreation Sites and Trails branch of BC Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Operations and Rural Development that the regional board supports the issuanc