Message from the MayorAs the weather starts to warm up and the Easter weekend approaches, we automatically think about going out. While the weather has changed, the COVID-19 message has not. We continue to be called upon to practice physical distancing and limit ourselves to only going out for essential activities such as shopping for groceries, and exercising alone or with members of your household. These steps will allow us to keep ourselves, our neighbours and our loved ones safe.Trudeau said
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On March 25, the Bylaw Enforcement COVID-19 Order came into effect through the office of the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General with further direction from the province last week.To provide a consistent approach throughout the province and reflect the public health officer's recommendations for individuals and communities, local governments are strongly encouraged to focus their enforcement efforts on orders relating to COVID-19. The province clarified bylaw compliance officer roles
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April 2, 2020On March 12, the City announced that Council meetings are no longer open to attendance by the public. Due to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic situation and the need to physical distance, our Council meetings will no longer be held in the Forum, Parksville Civic and Technology Centre. Due to the technical challenges caused by this change, webstreaming and video archiving of meetings may not be available as usual. Please know we are taking every effort to make these options available as
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April 2, 2020We all must be 100% committed to doing our part to flatten the COVID-19 curve and to do this for as long as it takes. Now more than ever, it is important to keep distance from one another; we can do our part together while staying apart. #alonetogetherSTAY INFORMEDWe will keep you informed of any changes to how the Town of Qualicum Beach and the City of Parksville operate as this pandemic evolves. Many services continue to be available by phone, email and online, please refer to you
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April 1, 2020As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold in our country, the City’s focus is on preventing the spread of the virus, supporting our staff and maintaining essential services for our residents.On behalf of Council, please know we do understand the impact this crisis must be having on our residents and the community. On behalf of Council and staff, I wish to express our gratitude to frontline health workers; we wish them well and please stay safe. We also wish to express our gratitu
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