We are adapting to living and working in different ways due to the COVID-19 pandemic and while we are doing a great job in adjusting to these new challenges, earthquakes, storms, forest fires and other natural disasters continue to occur.We need to be prepared and one of the ways is to practice how to be safe during an earthquake. The 2020 ShakeOut drill is set for October 15 at 10.15 am. ShakeOut may look different this year, but there is flexibility in how and when residents can hold a drill.W
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We hope your summer was enjoyable with pleasant outside time and opportunities to connect with friends and family. We are indeed fortunate that currently there is no community transmission on Central Vancouver Island and although the Parksville-Qualicum Beach region and Vancouver Island are considered low risk, it is important that we keep prevention measures top of mind. This will be key in the coming months to limit the spread of the coronavirus as well as other seasonal colds and viruses. We
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We take COVID-19 (Coronavirus) seriously and continue to follow the direction of the Provincial Health Ministry to deal with the situation in our region. Our priorities are the health, safety and well-being of the public and our employees. The City of Parksville and the Town of Qualicum Beach are maintaining the essential services our citizens rely upon.As the pandemic continues and with the many visitors to the Parksville Qualicum Beach region at this time, it is extremely important to remain d
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The City is now accepting special event bookings with new procedures in place to ensure users take the required health and safety precautions. City facilities closed in March to help slow the spread of COVID-19 have been opening gradually in line with the City’s plan for resumption of services. The City follows the guidelines of the Provincial Health Officer, along with the BC Restart Plan which takes a coordinated approach to resumption of services.Any individuals or groups wishing to host a sp
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The City will reopen facilities to organized recreational sports groups on June 26 with new procedures in place to ensure users take the required health and safety precautions. City facilities which were closed in March to help slow the spread of COVID-19, reopened for casual play in May. The City is responding to guidance from the Provincial Health Authority that recreation, especially outdoors, poses low risk to the community when certain practices are implemented.The City follows the guidelin
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