The town of Qualicum Beach approved the purchase of a new firetruck to replace the current primary rescue unit, which is almost 22 years-old. Council approved $908,355.10 for the fire engine, with a contingency of $920,000.
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 76 in Qualicum Beach closed on Friday due to a positive COVID-19 test in a member.
“The rap music started to fuel my anger. It started to allow me to let out my aggression and I started to love it — I started to develop,” said Chris Riss.
Life at sea is not easy, but a Qualicum Beach navy veteran said he enjoyed visiting many ports during his career sailing around the Pacific Ocean. The best memories of his 35 years of service are of the people he met, according to Bill Layman.
Demolition work on St Andrews Lodge in Qualicum Beach has been halted. Town council voted to open a conversation with the Qualicum Beach Community Education and Wellness Society (QCEWS) to establish a society that could take lead in restoring and operating the building.
The Regional District of Nanaimo’s Drinking Water and Watershed Protection Program (DWWP) has been recognized for applying new ways of thinking to the water industry.
The Town of Qualicum Beach has approved the location for a new Telus cell tower at 2045 Island Highway.
A local restaurant owner is entering politics for the first time as an independent candidate in the Parksville-Qualicum riding. John St. John, owner of the British Bobby Restaurant in Parksville, said his frustration with government corruption is what brought him to the race.
There are five candidates on the ballot for Parksville-Qualicum — Oceanside News’ guide will help you to get to know them, their party and what they stand for.
Adam Walker said he learned the importance of building partnerships and collaborations and this will be valuable in his endeavour into provincial politics.
