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qathet Regional District The Official page for the qathet Regional District. Working together for the common good.

qathet Regional District (qRD) is a local government authority in British Columbia, and includes five electoral areas and one municipality (City of Powell River) in the traditional territory of the Tla’amin, shíshálh, Homalco, Klahoose and K’ómoks First Nations. Our services include, but are not limited to, land use planning, emergency preparedness, solid waste management, regional parks, and fire protection. qRD’s jurisdiction covers approximately 5,000 square kilometres of land including Texada, Savary, and Lasqueti islands, north to Toba Inlet and south to Saltery Bay. The population of approximately 20,000 residents live in the City of Powell River, Electoral Areas A, B, C, D and E, and on First Nations’ lands.

FREE GREEN SHORES LEVEL 1 TRAININGJoin us for a free introductory seminar on Green Shores, a nature-based approach to pr...
10/16/2026

FREE GREEN SHORES LEVEL 1 TRAINING

Join us for a free introductory seminar on Green Shores, a nature-based approach to protecting and restoring coastal shorelines.

-Reduce erosion and coastal damage using natural approaches
-Build shoreline resilience in the face of sea-level rise and storms
-Protect and enhance coastal habitat
-Work with natural shoreline processes instead of against them
-Create healthier, more resilient waterfront properties and communities

This workshop is open to anyone interested in shoreline ecosystem protection.

Registration is free and includes lunch, in-class training and a visit to a local shoreline to review concepts.

Register here: https://www.greenshores.ca/green-shores-training-qathet-oct23

📢 GENERAL VOTING DAY is this Saturday, October 17, 2026, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 📢 Electoral Areas A...
10/15/2026

📢 GENERAL VOTING DAY is this Saturday, October 17, 2026, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 📢

Electoral Areas A, B, C, and Tla'amin Nation for qathet School District #47:
• Area A:
- Northside Community Recreation Centre - 9656 Larson Road, Lund, BC
- Northside Fire Department Fire Hall No. 1 (Craig Road) - 8540 Plummer Creek Rd, Lund, BC
• Area B:
- Therapeutic Riding Association - 4356 Myrtle Ave, Powell River, BC
• Area C:
- Lang Bay Community Hall - 11090 Hwy 101, Powell River, BC
• Tla’amin Nation:
- ʔayɩštən ʔaye – Cousin’s House - 5180 Hwy 101, Powell River, BC

Electoral Area D for Electoral Area Director and qathet School District #47:
• Texada Seniors Centre - Old Gillies Bay School, 5079 Gillies Bay Road, Gilles Bay, B.C.
• Texada Elementary School - 2007 Waterman Avenue, Van Anda, BC

Electoral Area E for Islands Trust Lasqueti Island Local Area Trustee and School District #69:
• Lasqueti Community Hall - Main Road, Lasqueti Island, B.C.

For more information please visit: https://qathet.ca//election-2026/

The Resource Recovery Centre will be closed Monday, October 12th for Thanksgiving. The RRC will be open Saturday, Octobe...
10/09/2026

The Resource Recovery Centre will be closed Monday, October 12th for Thanksgiving. The RRC will be open Saturday, October 10th, 8am – 5pm, and regular hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, October 13th.

All offices of the qathet Regional District will be closed Monday, October 12, 2026 for Thanksgiving. Regular Hours will...
10/09/2026

All offices of the qathet Regional District will be closed Monday, October 12, 2026 for Thanksgiving.
Regular Hours will resume on Tuesday, October 13.

General Voting Day is coming up on October 17, 2026You can review the list of candidates, view polling station locations...
10/09/2026

General Voting Day is coming up on October 17, 2026

You can review the list of candidates, view polling station locations, and if you're unable to make it to a polling station, find detailed information about mail ballot voting. Learn more at: https://qathet.ca//election-2026/

Every vote helps shape the future of our community. Thank you for taking the time to participate.

Get Ready for the Great British Columbia ShakeOutOctober 15th, 10:15 am Shake Out. Don’t Freak Out.Join us October 15 at...
10/08/2026

Get Ready for the Great British Columbia ShakeOut
October 15th, 10:15 am

Shake Out. Don’t Freak Out.

Join us October 15 at 10:15 am for the Great British Columbia ShakeOut, when millions of people worldwide will practice how to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” during this annual earthquake drill.

This is a great time to review your emergency plan and supplies, and to secure your home, school, or workplace to reduce damage and injuries.

Visit https://www.shakeoutbc.ca to learn more about how you can prepare in the event of an earthquake.

The Great British Columbia ShakeOut is organized by the BC Earthquake Alliance, a not-for-profit society working to build a culture of earthquake and tsunami preparedness. Learn more at bcearthquakealliance.ca.

10/07/2026

ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITY TODAY October 7, 2026, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.,

Electoral Area A, B, C and Tla'amin Nation for qathet School District #47:
qathet Regional District, Board Chambers - 201-4675 Marine Avenue, Powell River, B.C.

Electoral Area D for Electoral Area Director and qathet School District #47:
Texada Seniors Centre - Old Gillies Bay School, 5079 Gillies Bay Road, Gilles Bay, B.C.

Electoral Area E for Islands Trust Trustee and School District #69:
Lasqueti Community Hall - Main Road, Lasqueti Island, B.C.

Address

#202 4675 Marine Avenue
Powell River, BC
V8A2L2

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+16044852260

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