Message from Council So, how are we coping with COVID-19? As with the weather, we watch daily to see which
way it will go. We hear positive reports of flattening the curve, and hints of re-opening
some services. We also hear however, that we still have a ways to go before being back
to full operation. Likewise, Council is watching very closely to see which direction to take. We are closely
following advice given by the province, and like you, look forward to the next steps of
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April 30, 2020Emergency preparedness is a shared responsibility that begins with making a plan and being prepared to look after yourself, your family and your pets for a minimum of one week. Emergency Preparedness Week is a reminder intended to raise awareness and offer information and tips to help prepare businesses, individuals and families for the possibility of an emergency or disaster incident. The past few weeks have reminded us just how important personal preparedness can be and as w
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May 1, 2020Our sincere thanks to the dedicated health care workers, first responders, front-line workers and essential service employees who are going above and beyond to serve our community at this time. We recognize the challenges residents and businesses in our community are experiencing daily. In time, we will find a way to return to a new normal, while continuing with behaviours such as distancing requirements and sanitizing practices to help reduce the risks in our community, allowing us t
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We offer our heartfelt appreciation to the dedicated health care workers, first responders, front-line workers and essential services who are going beyond to serve our community at this time. It is because we are all doing our part that Vancouver Island and the Oceanside region has been able to avoid large numbers of illnesses or deaths. We recognize the challenges residents and businesses in our community are experiencing daily. We sincerely hope in time, we will find a way to return to a
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April 23, 2020Dr Bonnie Henry's words continue to provide comfort, "All of us need to do our part and we need to continue to support each other. Be calm, be kind to each other and be safe."Our communities will look different this summer, much quieter without our many festivals and events but please remember we are in this together and will get through it together. Our sincere thanks to Parksville-Qualicum Beach residents for doing your part - let's keep going to stop the spread of COVID-19 in ou
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