The season to cut the nasty weed is just a couple of months away
The Regional District of Nanaimo, with sponsorship from Quality Foods, offered free swimming and free skating on Family Day
Meanwhile, town council delays a vote on the property owner's plan for duplexes
Project would require changes to official community plan and zoning — it’s parks/rec now
Officer in charge of Oceanside RCMP provides town council with a report on crime in 2015
Local group not sure yet if it will receive any of the $10 million announced by the province
An update to last week's cat-abuse story in Qualicum Beach
Last week, search and rescue called, water more than a metre deep
DCCs for a single family residence after the 2012 changes are $11,733 in downtown Qualicum Beach, compared to $14,489 in Parksville
One town councillor is calling for caution and more consultation
Mayor tells gathering there are many ways to get involved
The average net income from working on a farm is only $20,000
Next regular meeting of council is scheduled for Feb. 1; new human resources manager welcomed by CAO Daniel Sailland
Staff will bring an overall plan or policy back for council’s consideration to address notable buildings in the future
Town explains that refugees would have a short-term stay in town-owned house; EOI is for longer-term use
One cat required surgery to remove a wire from its skin
To date, 16 efforts are underway in the Mid-Island region to house refugees
Town says use by refugees would be short term and house still available for groups longer term though an EOI process
That and other news from town council's meeting on Monday night
The next step is to put in a bid for a specific family, then do paperwork showing they will support them for a year
