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The board will also consider a proposed closed session under Community Charter provisions for solicitor-client privilege and confidential negotiations.", "agenda_url": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/document/197230/Regional%20Hospital%20Board%20-%2025%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=15E1A6A068F745EC8D49FEC44D368CD8", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1982" }, { "date": "2026-08-25", "body": "Planning Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/document/197224/Planning%20Committee%20-%2025%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=14B69E91BD474E6BA69F15D1084ACED7", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1998" }, { "date": "2026-08-26", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2008" }, { "date": "2026-08-26", "body": "Regional Board", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2024" }, { "date": "2026-09-08", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1991" }, { "date": "2026-09-08", "body": "Regional Board", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2025" }, { "date": "2026-09-22", "body": "Planning Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1999" }, { "date": "2026-09-23", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2009" }, { "date": "2026-09-23", "body": "Regional Board", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2026" }, { "date": "2026-11-05", "body": "Inaugural Regional Board", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2027" }, { "date": "2026-11-24", "body": "Planning Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2000" }, { "date": "2026-11-25", "body": "Regional Board", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2028" }, { "date": "2026-11-25", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2010" }, { "date": "2026-12-08", "body": "Regional Hospital Board", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1983" }, { "date": "2026-12-08", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1992" }, { "date": "2026-12-09", "body": "Planning Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2001" }, { "date": "2026-12-10", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2011" }, { "date": "2026-12-10", "body": "Regional Board", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2029" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Texada Island Recreation Commission", "headline": "Commission to consider fee waiver and trail updates", "summary": "The Texada Island Recreation Commission will consider a request to waive the $120 fee for the Gillies Bay Ballpark rental for a seniors housing fundraiser. They will also discuss correspondence on the Deep Woods Trail status, an AED installation at Smithson Park, and an interpretive sign for Emily Lake Trail. The Terms of Reference may be updated.", "agenda_url": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/document/195666/Texada%20Island%20Recreation%20Commission%20-%2016%20Jul%2020.pdf?handle=198E920CB3794647BCF8D5706302507D", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2059" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Committee to consider museum land, housing funds, and policy changes", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will hear delegations on land availability for a new museum and allocation of hotel tax revenues to housing societies. They are also set to recommend approval of the Texada Annual Fly-In event and policy amendments to the Tribute Policy and Fees and Charges Bylaw, along with an emergency overtime allowance for exempt staff.", "agenda_url": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/document/196193/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2008%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=C6EB8ED16ECD4288B74912C24434FA69", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2007" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Regional Board", "headline": "Board approves 2025 financial reports and grants totaling $40,685.81", "summary": "The Regional Board approved the 2025 Report of Directors' Remuneration, Expenses and Contracts, the 2025 Statement of Financial Information, and three grants totaling $40,685.81 for local organizations. The meeting also included a request for a status update on Texada Island culvert replacement.", "agenda_url": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/document/196197/Regional%20Board%20-%2008%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=169A29B64CDB4978845468E6030CE603", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2023" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Regional District discusses transit gaps, port preservation, and community hall upgrades", "summary": "The Committee reviewed several regional matters including a request for support for Desolation Dive Services' funding application. Members also discussed advocating against the divestment of remote port facilities and addressing service gaps in public transit.", "agenda_url": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/document/195780/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2024%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=A4E2D99D1A474818914769EB7A1231CD", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2006" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Regional Board", "headline": "Board to approve $100K+ in community grants, advance election bylaw", "summary": "The board is voting on a consent agenda including approval of 2025 financial reports and 21 community grants totaling over $100,000. They will also consider rescinding and re-adopting an election procedure bylaw, and receive correspondence on BC Timber Sales' 2026-2030 operating plan.", "agenda_url": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/document/195812/Regional%20Board%20-%2024%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=87D3D14D34374FE2B3C818A757A301C9", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2022" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Planning Committee", "headline": "Planning Committee to endorse Nootka Street zoning bylaw for Board consideration", "summary": "The Planning Committee will consider endorsing amendments to the Nootka Street Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 321.3, 2025, to comply with provincial housing legislation. The committee will also consider a separate proposed bylaw (No. 321.4) and a non-binding referendum question for the 2026 General Election.", "agenda_url": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/document/195782/Planning%20Committee%20-%2023%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=A23D30A4E23A4B9EA39707082FC65662", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1997" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Regional Hospital Board", "headline": "VCH seeks $540K for qathet hospital capital and stretchers", "summary": "The board will hear a delegation from Vancouver Coastal Health requesting $540,365 in cost-sharing for FY27 capital projects, including $93,365 to replace seven stretchers at qathet General Hospital. The board will also receive the First Quarter 2026 Strategic Plan Progress Report.", "agenda_url": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/document/195784/Regional%20Hospital%20Board%20-%2023%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=0A45F500190641A7B45981EA55DA2EFC", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1981" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee to recommend over $127,000 in community grants", "summary": "The committee is recommending approval of the 2025 Directors' Remuneration Report and Statement of Financial Information, and a large batch of 22 grant recommendations totaling about $127,400 from various Grants-in-Aid services. Grants support local organizations including seniors housing, trail maintenance, the salmon society, and many others.", "agenda_url": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/document/195307/Finance%20Committee%20-%2009%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=BA6257097CCB462F8EB178272B4DCF43", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1989" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Regional Board", "headline": "Board to consider first reading of Savary Island Official Community Plan", "summary": "The Regional Board will review the Savary Island Official Community Plan and an election procedure amendment. The body is also coordinating several high-level meetings with provincial ministers regarding transit, agriculture, and housing grants.", "agenda_url": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/document/195324/Regional%20Board%20-%2009%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=CCFD9C02B1F04A3EAFDA8C335E06242F", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2021" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Special Finance Committee", "headline": "Committee reviews 15 financial assistance applications from community groups", "summary": "The Special Finance Committee is hearing delegation presentations and reviewing financial assistance applications from 15 community organizations. Applications include requests for funding for food preservation, hospice services, dragon boat club, arts, trail riding, therapeutic riding, seniors housing, film commission, tourism, church, child services, pottery studio, and film society. The committee will also review informational items on additional applications.", "agenda_url": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/document/194959/Special%20Finance%20Committee%20-%2001%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=F753B0A37FCF45F4BDD9C93C98A43202", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2070" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Regional Board", "headline": "Board considers funding renewal for qathet Tourism and BC Transit agreement", "summary": "The Regional Board will decide on renewing a funding agreement for qathet Tourism and approving the BC Transit Annual Operating Agreement. The meeting also includes a report on ferry terminal improvements between Powell River and Comox.", "agenda_url": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/document/194718/Regional%20Board%20-%2027%20May%202026.pdf?handle=BB7AB3BAAD024831A1465456FBF90CE5", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2020" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Committee to weigh response to suspension of provincial housing fund", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will hear an RCMP quarterly report, discuss correspondence on the provincial suspension of the Community Housing Fund and the Local Government Climate Action Program, and vote on recommendations to the Board. They will also consider several operational reports, including a fire automatic aid agreement, Texada Island hall improvements, and an election bylaw amendment. A closed session is scheduled for personnel and legal matters.", "agenda_url": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/document/194712/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2027%20May%202026.pdf?handle=00E54396B81F4FF1B2D34BDA837725F4", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2005" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Planning Committee", "headline": "Committee recommends new Savary Island Official Community Plan for first reading", "summary": "The Planning Committee is recommending the Regional Board endorse the new Savary Island Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 607 and proceed to Phase 5 public engagement. The committee also recommends no objection to a conventional subdivision at 7458-7460 Nootka St, subject to proof of water/septic and a new civic address.", "agenda_url": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/document/194656/Planning%20Committee%20-%2026%20May%202026.pdf?handle=724C934168F544AAA2F44A2D39739E03", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1996" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Committee to vote on BC Transit, tourism funding", "summary": "The Finance Committee will decide whether to recommend approval of the BC Transit Annual Operating Agreement, which is necessary to maintain transit service. They will also consider renewing a two-year funding agreement with qathet Tourism for $16,000 annually. A delegation will present a long-term financial planning tool for the Myrtle Pond water system.", "agenda_url": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/document/194343/Finance%20Committee%20-%2012%20May%202026.pdf?handle=A6ABEAAA01404C2DB3322158017E3A1E", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1988" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Regional Board", "headline": "Board to review 2025 audited financial statements and fire services agreement", "summary": "The Regional Board will discuss the 2025 audited financial statements and a five-year renewal of the qathet Regional Fire Departments’ Emergency Services Agreement. The meeting also includes decisions on a development permit and water sustainability planning for the Powell and Lois watersheds.", "agenda_url": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/document/194345/Regional%20Board%20-%2012%20May%202026.pdf?handle=8EBC657D2C1A4B7096E3A4DD3A5C75A4", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2019" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Lasqueti Island Solid Waste Plan Monitoring and Advisory Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2053" }, { "date": "2026-05-07", "body": "Savary Island Marine Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee to review fire hydrant initiative and wharf maintenance plans", "summary": "The committee discusses ongoing projects including the fire hydrant initiative, long-term tenure updates, and upper parking lot parking. They review wharfinger inspection reports for February through April 2026 and plan for summer maintenance and May long weekend preparations. Also considered are a parklett fence, pilings with holes, and an alternative location for the wharf hydrant.", "agenda_url": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/document/194256/Savary%20Island%20Marine%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2007%20Ma.pdf?handle=0AA4A509DBCD4F9FA7B061ED61FC178D", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2058" }, { "date": "2026-04-29", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Committee recommends letter of support for Island Coastal Economic Trust modernization", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will discuss a letter of support for modernizing the Island Coastal Economic Trust and review waste management and advisory committee updates. The meeting includes a closed session.", "agenda_url": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/document/193996/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2029%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=BC85914A5D2F452CA0F5B5ACF4D1DC4B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2004" }, { "date": "2026-04-29", "body": "Regional Board", "headline": "Board adopts Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 557.3, 2026", "summary": "The qathet Regional Board will adopt the Board Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 557.3, 2026 through first, second, and third readings. It will also adopt a Notice of Motion Policy referred from the Regional Hospital District. The Board will consider a letter of support for the agreement between Tla’amin Nation and Western Forest Products on the transfer of TFL 39. An in‑camera session will be moved to close part of the meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/document/194020/Regional%20Board%20-%2029%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=0E7E736EECD641B08CFD7815635DC5E5", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2018" }, { "date": "2026-04-29", "body": "Regional Emergency Executive Committee Meeting", "headline": "Committee to renew emergency aid and fire service pacts", "summary": "The committee will recommend endorsing renewals of two regional emergency agreements. The qathet Regional Emergency Assistance Agreement and the Fire Departments' Emergency Services Agreement are both proposed for another five-year term. No major changes are expected; the updates are housekeeping.", "agenda_url": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/document/193895/Regional%20Emergency%20Executive%20Committee%20Meeting%20.pdf?handle=471D2BBBDBAF440BA7B9163E79F13A5F", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2060" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Planning Committee", "headline": "Committee to decide on development permit for co-op housing at 11332 Highway 101", "summary": "The Planning Committee will consider recommending approval of Development Permit DP2025-002 for a cooperative housing project at 11332 Highway 101 in Electoral Area C. The permit would allow seven new dwellings on the site, which already has nine existing units. The project is subject to riparian area protection conditions.", "agenda_url": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/document/193917/Planning%20Committee%20-%2028%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=69F168261E2943F7AA8B043BA3C6CCA1", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1995" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Regional Hospital Board", "headline": "Board to vote on 2025 audited hospital district financial statements", "summary": "The Regional Hospital Board will consider approving the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025. A verbal report from auditor MNP will be presented. The board may also move into closed session to discuss land acquisition, employee relations, and other confidential matters.", "agenda_url": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/document/193919/Regional%20Hospital%20Board%20-%2028%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=39E63CD286DF40F292CD056518C07719", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1980" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "Savary Island Community Plan Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee votes to forward draft Savary Island community plan", "summary": "The Savary Island Community Plan Advisory Committee is deciding whether to forward the final draft of the Savary Island Official Community Plan to the qathet Regional District Planning Committee. This decision would advance the plan to Phase 5 of the planning process. The agenda also includes adoption of previous meeting minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/document/193568/Savary%20Island%20Community%20Plan%20Advisory%20Committee.pdf?handle=CD50AE9233C04D54B3BE44B5EEDFA30B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2042" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Committee recommends $30,000 groundwater well test for Northside Fire Hall", "summary": "The Finance Committee will recommend to the Board that staff engage a consultant to conduct a 72‑hour pump test and full‑spectrum water quality analysis of the Northside Volunteer Fire Department Fire Hall groundwater well. The work, including a technical memo and cost estimate for potential well development, is capped at $30,000 and will be charged to Feasibility Studies. The meeting also includes routine approvals of the agenda and minutes and reviews correspondence such as a Watershed Security Fund grant denial and FYI items on the provincial budget and a tax exemption application.", "agenda_url": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/document/193426/Finance%20Committee%20-%2007%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=7B219A57F8D045018B6B6071DD6A1186", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1987" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "Regional Board", "headline": "Board to review housing capacity report and animal shelter bylaw", "summary": "The Regional Board will consider a final report on housing capacity and a new amendment to the Regional Animal Shelter Service Establishment Bylaw. The meeting also includes discussions on waste disposal for Lasqueti Island and groundwater testing for the Northside Volunteer Fire Department.", "agenda_url": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/document/193436/Regional%20Board%20-%2007%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=8C162743D04A42C3A9F120190D9DB855", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://qathetrd.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=2017" } ] }