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Qualicum Beach, BC - The Town of Qualicum Beach has received formal notice from the Oceanside Commons Society that it will not sign a sublease by June 1, 2026, to assume management of the Qualicum Commons.
On May 21, 2026, the Society also advised the Town that it did not wish to receive the sublease for review and consideration.
As a result, the Town will renew the head lease with the Qualicum School District and, at the same time, provide one year’s notice that the tenancy will end on June 30, 2027, in order to maintain basic operations and give tenants time to secure alternative space.
After several weeks of discussion and exchange of documentation and proposals, Town Council felt optimistic that the intended next step was for the Society to sign a sublease and to assume management of the Commons. However, without owning the property, the Town does not have the funding or staff capacity required for the long-term operation of the facility, given the operational demands, failing building systems, and required capital repairs.
The Town will now remain solely responsible for the operation of the Commons between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027, and issue a one-year notice clause, ending the Town’s obligations on June 30, 2027. Unless urgent capital repairs are required, the Town’s intention is to maintain current operations and undertake minor repairs funded through tenant revenue.
Existing tenants will be offered the option to renew their licences for July 1, 2026, for a one-year term ending June 30, 2027, to allow time to secure alternate space for their operations.
Council also directed staff to advise the Qualicum School District of its wish to further explore the potential acquisition of the Commons property as a long-term community hub.
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