Town of Qualicum Beach

09/12/2026

A planned network upgrade will occur on Saturday, September 12, 2026, between 8:00 am and 4 pm.

During this upgrade you may experience outages for online mapping and GIS services, Public Inquiry System services and some Town website functions. Normal service will resume after this maintenance window.

Thank you for your patience!

09/11/2026

Are you a rural property owner eligible for a better insurance premium?

Rural property owners – are you in our fire protection area? Does your homeowner’s insurance say your property isn’t protected by hydrants?

We're an accredited Superior Tender Shuttle Service fire department. This means we provide a recognized equivalent to hydrant protection by shuttling water using our fire trucks.

Rural property owners, may be eligible for reduced fire-related insurance premiums.

👉 Visit our website to learn how our accreditation might benefit you:
qbfirerescue.com/resources/superior-tender-shuttle

09/11/2026

Council has authorized $400,000 for the purchase of medical equipment to help recruit and retain family physicians in Qualicum Beach.

The Town is pleased to support the new Primrose Medical Centre in Qualicum Beach through a partnership with the Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation (NDHF).

The Town is establishing a partnering agreement with the NDHF to allow the Foundation to administer the purchase of the medical equipment, enabling the Town to leverage the Foundation’s established expertise and regional relationships.

The Town’s contribution will be funded through Community Amenity Contributions, and will not result in an increase in taxation.

Read full detail at https://conta.cc/4iXI0p2

09/04/2026

Stay alert with kids going back to school ⚠️

Back to school is back in session! 🚸 That means more kids walking, biking, and crossing streets in our neighbourhoods.

🚗 Drivers: Slow down, stay alert, and be ready to share the road—especially during drop-off and pick-up times.
🚶Parents & Guardians: Take a moment to talk with kids about pedestrian safety—look both ways, make eye contact with drivers, and use crosswalks.

Let’s all do our part to keep our community safe this school year.

09/04/2026

The Leigh House washrooms (near Qualicum Foods) have now received an accesibility addition! 😍😍😍

An accessible door operator has been installed on the south washroom, making it easier for people with mobility needs to access the facility.

This improvement is part of the Town’s ongoing work to make public spaces more accessible and welcoming for everyone.

09/03/2026

🔊 Happening today September 3! Routine siren testing is scheduled at approximately 7pm to ensure the system is operational for our Fire Department use.
✅There is no emergency
✅No action is required.
✅The siren is for Fire Department only.

🔊 What to Expect
✅A brief siren, with a continuous alert that rises in pitch as it winds up, will last approximately 10 seconds. The test is likely be audible throughout most of the municipality.

🔊 When is the Next Test?
✅ The siren will be tested on the first Thursday of each month until further notice.

09/02/2026

Due to a decrease in fire risk, campfires and cooking fires are once again permitted within the Coastal Fire Centre which includes the Qualicum Beach Fire Protection area, effective noon on Thursday, September 3, 2026.

Please ensure all campfires are in a contained outdoor fireplace and then is extinguished and cold to the touch. Beach fires are not permitted at any time.

To report a fire, please contact:
• Fire emergency - threat to lives and/or property: 9-1-1
• Beach fires – Conservation Officer Hotline: 1-877-952-7277

For more details on safe campfire use, visit https://www.qbfirerescue.com/burning

09/02/2026

Candidates who have filed nomination papers for the Town of Qualicum Beach 2026 General Local Election are now listed on the Town's webpage, and will be updated as nominations are received.

The webpage includes contact details for the candidates as well as 'All Candidate Meeting' dates.

Nominations are being accepted from Tuesday, September 1 at 9:00 am until Friday, September 11 at 4:00 pm.

See https://qualicumbeach.com/candidate-info for details

08/27/2026

A failed storm outfall pipe and maintenance hole at Grandon Creek/Crescent Road West will be replaced to restore proper drainage and reduce the risk of future failures, flooding, and erosion.

Construction Details:
🚧 Dates: September 1 to September 30
🚧 Trail Closure: Grandon Creek Trail will be closed during construction
🚧Traffic Impact: Single lane traffic will be required on Crescent Road West, expect delays
🚧 Prime Contractor: Knappett Industries

To see all work notices, visit https://qualicumbeach.com/service-alerts-notices

08/25/2026

Exciting updates are happening at the Ravensong Aquatic Centre to reduce energy use, lower GHG emissions, and improve accessibility.

Read the RDN media release at https://rdn.bc.ca/notice-2026-08-14
and follow the project progress at Get Involved RDN: http://www.getinvolved.rdn.ca/ravensong-aquatic-centre...

🏊‍♂️ Update on Ravensong Aquatic Centre project 🏊‍♂️

Renovations for the Ravensong Aquatic Centre will move forward under a revised scope. Planned upgrades will reduce energy use, lower GHG emissions, and improve accessibility.

🔗 Read the latest update at https://rdn.bc.ca/notice-2026-08-14

🔎 Follow along as the project progresses at Get Involved RDN: www.getinvolved.rdn.ca/ravensong-aquatic-centre-renvoation