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Mark your calendars for a day of fun, celebration, and community spirit, Sunday, May 25!
The Family Day festivities kick off with a pancake breakfast at 8:30 am at the Civic Centre, followed by a lively street parade down Second Avenue at noon.
From 1-4 pm, the action moves to the Community Park, where all ages can enjoy a wide range of activities, food, and entertainment. Highlights of this year’s event include a skydive exhibition, Live Action Role-Playing (LARP), dog agility, and Seaside Cruisers collection.
Kids will love the 13 bounce houses, scavenger hunt, face painting, and abundant activities found at each exhibit. The main stage will be buzzing with all-day performances by talented local artists and community groups. The festivities will come to a close with a free swim from 4-7 pm at Ravensong Aquatic Centre.
You won't want to miss this annual community highlight. See you there!
Check out details at qualicumbeach.com/family-day
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Residents, workers, businesses and organizations are invited to help guide the future of housing via the 2025 Official Community Plan (OCP) Review, focused specifically on housing in order to comply with new provincial housing regulations.
Engagement Series
A two-month engagement series has offered opportunities for input through open houses, guided discussions, pop-up events, and online surveys.
UPCOMING EVENTS
How Should the Town be Involved in Housing?
- May 12 - Guided Discussion, 2-4pm, Civic Centre
- May 13 - Pop Up, 5-7pm, Waterfront
- May 15 - Pop Up, 3:30-5:30pm, Ravensong Pool
- May 16 - Pop Up, 1-3pm, near TOSH & Quality Foods
Summary
- June 5 - Open House, 4-7pm, Civic Centre
Read discussion guides, view presentations, and complete surveys on these topics at qualicumbeach.com/ocp-review
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The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN), City of Parksville and Town of Qualicum Beach are working together to develop an evacuation route plan for RDN Electoral Area G (Englishman River, San Pareil, French Creek, Little Qualicum and Dashwood), the City and the Town.
Identifying local knowledge of hazards and potential evacuation barriers is vital to effective route planning. As part of the planning process, impacted and affected residents and groups are invited to provide their input through a survey until May 31, 2025. The feedback gathered will be used to help create a practical and effective evacuation plan.
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Curious about what keeps Qualicum Beach ticking? Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look during Public Works Week at our Open House. All welcome!
Thursday, May 22
10 am - 3 pm
Public Works Yard, 233 Fern Rd E
This hands-on event is your chance to explore the essential services that keep our Town moving. Meet our friendly crews, tour the facilities, and learn how everything from roads and water, to parks and infrastructure is managed in your town.
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Taxes & Utilities
The 2025 property tax and utility notices will be mailed in mid May. The due date is July 2, 2025.
Don’t forget that you must claim your Home Owner Grant every year. Claim online at gov.bc.ca/homeownergrant or call 1-888-355-2700
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Water Restrictions
From May 15 to September 15, the watering of lawns and gardens is only permitted between the hours of 7 pm and 7 am daily.
Hand watering is permitted at any time.
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Join the Team
The Town is seeking quality candidates for the following positions:
- Accounting Clerk II – Payroll
- Executive Office Coordinator
- Director of Infrastructure Services
Find out more
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Dollymount Trail Closed
To facilitate wildfire prevention work, the trail will be closed from April 28 to May 30, Monday to Friday, 7 am - 3:30 pm. Detours will be in place.
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- May 12 - OCP Guided Discussion, 2-4 pm, Civic Centre
- May 13 - OCP Pop Up, 5-7 pm, Waterfront
- May 14 - Regular Council Meeting, 10 am, Town Hall
- May 15 - OCP Pop Up, 3:30-5:30 pm, Ravensong Pool
- May 16 - OCP Pop Up, 1-3 pm, on Second Avenue W
- May 21- Committee of the Whole, 10 am, Town Hall
- May 23 - Public Works Open House, 10 am - 3 pm, 233 Fern Rd E
Visit qualicumbeach.com/events for calendar, agendas and minutes.
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