Emergency Expo - September 7 | |
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Emergency Management Oceanside invites you to the free Emergency Preparedness Expo on Saturday, September 7, at the Civic Centre in Qualicum Beach from 10 am to 4 pm.
This family-friendly event includes drop-in workshops and guest speakers, interactive displays, emergency preparedness prizes, and information about:
- personal preparedness
- FireSmart
- earthquakes
- food security
- age and health factors for preparedness.
This is a great opportunity to get your discounted emergency kit, experience a simulated earthquake in Quake Village, and watch a short documentary on West Coast tsunamis.
The Town is proud to partner with Emergency Management Oceanside, the City of Parksville, and the Regional District of Nanaimo on this important event.
Read full event details.
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Swimmers of all ages and skills united in friendly competition for the 64th annual Ocean Mile Swim on August 18.
82 participants braved the waters off the coast of Qualicum Beach, ranging in age from 9 years old to 84 years young, with some swimmers travelling from as far away as New Brunswick and Winnipeg to participate.
The annual event, hosted by the Town of Qualicum Beach in partnership with the Regional District of Nanaimo, was made possible by the many volunteers, including RDN Volunteers and their Leaders in Training, Emcee Matt Breedlove, RCMP, Coast Guard, Qualicum Beach Streamkeepers, community volunteers, and the Shore Restaurant!
View results & photos at qualicumbeach.com/ocean-mile-swim
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Qualicum Commons Collaboration | |
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The Qualicum School District and the Town of Qualicum Beach are pleased to announce a new collaborative effort to explore long-term solutions for the Qualicum Commons property.
Qualicum Commons, formerly the Qualicum Beach Elementary School, has long been a vital part of Qualicum Beach, serving as a hub for many valuable activities and services. Recognizing its significance, both the School District and the Town want to ensure that the property continues to benefit the community in meaningful ways.
The Town and School District also recognize the importance of essential services hosted at the site, which include educational programs, recreational activities, and support services. The goal is to maintain and enhance these offerings while exploring long-term solutions to ensure the site remains a vibrant and accessible community resource.
Details of the collaboration will be released as more information becomes available, with both parties committed to transparency and to keeping the community informed throughout the process.
Read the full media release at qualicumbeach.com
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The Town’s wildfire response capacity has just received a significant boost - at absolutely no cost to the Town! The new Fire Skid was generously donated by GlobalMedic as part of their Canadian Fire Fighting Skid Donation Program. The Fire Skid allows the Town to transform a pickup truck into a small fire truck, equipped with a 1,000-litre water tank, pump, and hoses.
GlobalMedic is a Toronto-based registered Canadian charity known for its capacity-building programs and disaster relief efforts both globally and in Canada. This donation significantly strengthens our local fire-fighting capabilities.
For more information about GlobalMedic and its initiatives, visit globalmedic.ca/canada-wildfires-2023.
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Bay St Stabilization Project Commences | |
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The Bay Street Stabilization project is a major priority of Council and a key road that requires stabilization to protect surrounding properties and a sanitary sewer line that services over 300 houses.
To facilitate the project and ensure public safety, Bay Street will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians for the duration of the project for approximately three months, starting September 4, 2024. Signage will be in place.
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We’re pleased to share some recent upgrades designed to improve safety and visibility in our Town.
- Jones St & Fern Rd: New pedestrian crossing lights and upcoming solar-powered streetlights for better visibility.
- Bennett Rd & Sunrise Dr: Just in time for school, new flashing pedestrian crosswalk, with solar-powered streetlights coming soon. Thanks to ICBC for their funding!
- Naked Naturals Corner: Delineators now installed to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists in this busy area.
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National Tree Days & National Forest Week are celebrated across Canada in late September.
What better way to celebrate than joining a tree planting ceremony with the Mayor and Council, Friends of the Qualicum Beach Forest, and other aligned community groups?
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Saturday, September 21st
2pm
Community Park (corner of First Ave West & Park Rd)
Everyone is welcome to attend and learn more about our Urban Forest and the myriad of benefits that trees provide. A variety of tree saplings will be available for residents to take home to nurture and augment our tree canopy.
This project is sponsored by the Town of Qualicum Beach in partnership with the Friends of the Qualicum Beach Forest.
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Chipping will commence for:
- Residences EAST of Memorial Ave - October 7
- Residences WEST of Memorial Ave - November 4
Follow the guidelines for smooth collection:
- ONE pile per property
- Small trees, branches, woody shrub materials
- Maximum pile of 8ft x 8ft x 5ft high
- Wood under 4 inches in diameter
- Neatly stacked at the roadside with butt ends facing the same direction
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- Grass clippings, leaves, soft plant materials (eg. flowers)
- Piles in excess of 8ft x 8ft x 5ft high
- Piles with gravel, dirt, or roots covered with dirt
- Wood in excess of 4 inches in diameter
For more information visit qualicumbeach.com/chipping-program
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Due to a decrease in fire risk, campfires and cooking fires are once again permitted within the Coastal Fire Centre (except on beaches) effective noon on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Visit qualicumbeach.com for more information. | |
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The Town is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:
- Corporate Services Specialist - Permanent, Full-Time
- Executive Office Coordinator - Permanent, Full-Time
- Engineering Technician III - Permanent, Full-Time
For more information, visit qualicumbeach.com/employment
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From May 15 until 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.
For more information visit www.qualicumbeach.com
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Beach Creek Culvert Replacement | |
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The Beach Creek Culvert Replacement project is progressing well!
The new box culvert is in place with stream flow continuing through a bypass until the new creek channels are completed. The upstream retaining wall is also finished, and work is underway on the downstream side.
Cobble has been added inside the culvert to enhance fish habitat, and the sewer line above the culvert is now covered. The photo shows the retaining wall and culvert inlet, with concrete manhole rings acting as an overflow to prevent flooding.
The project is progressing well and is on schedule for completion in October 2024.
For more details on the project visit qualicumbeach.com/bc_culvert_repair
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- Sept 7 - Emergency Expo, 10 am to 4 pm, Civic Centre
- Sept 9 - Public Open House, 10 am, Committee Room
- Sept 11 - regular Council meeting, 10 am
- Sept 25 - Committee of the Whole meeting, 4 pm (if required)
All meetings are in the Council Chamber unless otherwise noted.
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