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Building on dialogue with the Oceanside Commons Society (the “Society”) through April and May, the Town is pleased to announce that it has submitted a written proposal to the Society to enter into a sublease for the Society to take over operation, management and financial responsibilities of the Qualicum Commons (“Commons”) property located at 744 Primrose Street.
Today, the Town received an indication from a Director of the Society that the Board is interested, in principle, in continuing discussions towards a workable arrangement. The Town has confirmed its interest in entering into a sublease with the Society as outlined in the Town’s correspondence to the Society dated May 14, 2026 (correspondence link).
The Town continues to proceed in good faith to advance a draft sublease, including exploring the Town’s ability to accept donations on behalf of the Society, and more. Negotiating the terms of this proposed sublease will require the cooperation of the Society and will determine the overall timeline.
The Town is prepared to provide a draft sublease to the Society promptly next week and to sign a lease with Qualicum School District as soon as the Society agrees to the required conditions in the proposed sublease. As the Town does not own the building and is dependent on the Society to take on the operation, management and financial responsibilities of the Commons, the Society must first enter into a sublease with the Town before the Town can renew its existing one-year lease with the Qualicum School District, which expires on June 30, 2026.
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