The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, May 30, 2013
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stArtinG Point Bears spotted in populated QB areas The Town of Qualicum Beach issued a warning to residents this week after some bear sightings. The town, on its website, reported there were sightings in three areas of the town on Monday: Miraloma Drive and Bennett Road; Rupert Road and Memorial Drive; and in the area around the civic centre. “Help increase public safety and prevent conflicts with bears in Qualicum Beach,” the town stated on a one-page posting to its website entitled “Caution!! — bear in area.” The page went on to explain some actions town residents can perform at their homes to reduce conflicts with bears and provided numbers to call, including the Conservation Officer Service to report sightings where public safety is at risk (1-877-952-7277) or for assistance bear-proofing your property (Crystal McMillan (250-951-9453).
Blues concert at Errington Hall cancelled
The Blues Caravan Concert at the Errington Hall May 30 that was featured in The NEWS on May 28 has been cancelled due to performers withdrawing.
Web portal to be created in Qualicum
A motion passed at Qualicum Beach town council Monday night to proceed with creating a web portal as stated in the town’s cultural plan. The portal is one of the items recommended in the town’s Youth, Families, Retention and Attraction Strategy and Making Culture Count! Cultural Plan adopted by council July 8, 2012. The portal development is not to exceed $17,500.
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the Qualicum beach downtown business Association won first prize in the Qualicum beach Family day Parade this past sunday. the float decorated by volunteers from the QbdbA and their families showcased a small part of the ambience of Qualicum beach downtown. one side of the float promoted the uptown summer market held every thursday evening during July and August and the other promoted “our business is blooming” coinciding with the town of Qualicum’s participation in the “Communities in bloom” competition.
FAmiLy dAy iN QuALiCum beACh
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The Little Star Children’s Centre took top spot for best costume in the weekend’s Family Day parade. They were followed in second place by Island Farms and the Parksville Qualicum 4-H Club in third and the PQ Pony Club in fourth spot. The 4H Club rocketed to top spot in the Youth Participation category, followed by Little
Star Children’s Centre in second, Kids Fest in third and Oceanside BMX in fourth. The Qualicum Beach Downtown Business Association took the coveted title of Best Float, followed by the Arrowview Kids Club in second, Pharmasave in third and Hot n Cool Yoga in fourth. Finally, the award for Best Community Spirit went to Sparks, followed by Flying Phil in second, the Children’s Discovery Centre in third and the PQ Shriners in fourth. Organizers say the parade was a great success, with more than 40 entries taking part.
As far as family events go, the fireworks held at Qualicum Beach Saturday night could stand as a good example. Oceanside RCMP Corporal Jesse Foreman said while there was a strong police presence at the event, everyone behaved themselves. “We had two dedicated members there and between 9:30 and 10:30 p.m. three traffic mem-
bers joined for a foot patrol,” he said. “There were absolutely no problems and everyone was extremely well-behaved.” It was a welcome development, he added. “It made us happy that nobody got carried away or out of control and traffic cleared out without problems,” Foreman said. “It was an extremely great family event.”
NEIL HORNER
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