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'Qualicum Beach Insights' Candidate Questionnaire - Summary:
A neutral summary of published - 'Qualicum Beach Insights' questionnaire.
Answers from the 2026 Municiple Election nominated candidates.
Sources
1. Qualicum Beach Insights — About — https://www.qualicumbeachinsights.com/about
2. Qualicum Beach Insights — Home — https://www.qualicumbeachinsights.com/
3. Call for questionnaire questions — https://www.qualicumbeachinsights.com/post/candidate-questionnaire-we-need-your-help
4. Candidates respond hub — https://www.qualicumbeachinsights.com/post/qb-candidates-respond-to-your-questions
5. Nessa Cymbalisty answers — https://www.qualicumbeachinsights.com/n-cymbalisty
6. Adam Walker answers — https://www.qualicumbeachinsights.com/a-walker
7. Teunis Westbroek answers — https://www.qualicumbeachinsights.com/t-westbroek
8. Qualicum Beach Insights — Articles hub — https://www.qualicumbeachinsights.com/my-blog
9. CHEK — Election 2026 Qualicum Beach candidates — https://cheknews.ca/election-2026-qualicum-beach-mayor-and-council-candidates-1347524/
10. NanaimoNewsNOW — Free Advice Club / Cymbalisty context — https://nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/09/25/law-student-event-coordinator-running-for-mayor-of-qualicum-beach/
Qualicum Beach
Mayoral Candidates -
Comparison:
Three (3) Candidates compared by - priorities, backgrounds, and public commitments/comments
Sources
1. Qualicum Beach Insights — About — https://www.qualicumbeachinsights.com/about
2. Qualicum Beach Insights — Home — https://www.qualicumbeachinsights.com/
3. Call for questionnaire questions — https://www.qualicumbeachinsights.com/post/candidate-questionnaire-we-need-your-help
4. Candidates respond hub — https://www.qualicumbeachinsights.com/post/qb-candidates-respond-to-your-questions
5. Nessa Cymbalisty answers — https://www.qualicumbeachinsights.com/n-cymbalisty
6. Adam Walker answers — https://www.qualicumbeachinsights.com/a-walker
7. Teunis Westbroek answers — https://www.qualicumbeachinsights.com/t-westbroek
8. Qualicum Beach Insights — Articles hub — https://www.qualicumbeachinsights.com/my-blog
9. CHEK — Election 2026 Qualicum Beach candidates — https://cheknews.ca/election-2026-qualicum-beach-mayor-and-council-candidates-1347524/
10. NanaimoNewsNOW — Free Advice Club / Cymbalisty context — https://nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/09/25/law-student-event-coordinator-running-for-mayor-of-qualicum-beach/
Qualicum Beach Council
Candidates - Comparison:
Seven (7) Candidates compared by: local priorities, experience, and the issues shaping Qualicum Beach.
Sources
1. Town of Qualicum Beach — Declaration of Candidates (21 Sep 2026) — https://qualicumbeach.com/preview?file_path=Media%20Newsroom%20Publications/Notices%20%26%20Ads/Notices%20%26%20Ads%20-%202026/Election%20Notices%202026/Declaration%20of%20Candidates%20-%20Sept%2021%2C%202026.pdf
2. Town of Qualicum Beach — Candidate Information (official contact table) — https://qualicumbeach.com/candidate-info/
3. Town of Qualicum Beach — 2026 Local Election page — https://qualicumbeach.com/election/
4. CHEK News — Election 2026 Qualicum Beach mayor and council candidates — https://cheknews.ca/election-2026-qualicum-beach-mayor-and-council-candidates-1347524/
5. PQB News — Candidates nominated for PQB local elections (13 Sep 2026) — https://pqbnews.com/2026/09/13/candidates-nominated-for-pqb-local-elections/
6. Qualicum Beach Insights — Candidates respond hub — https://www.qualicumbeachinsights.com/post/qb-candidates-respond-to-your-questions
7. Qualicum Beach Insights — Donald Couzens answers — https://www.qualicumbeachinsights.com/d-couzens
8. Qualicum Beach Insights — Robert Filmer answers — https://www.qualicumbeachinsights.com/r-filmer
9. Qualicum Beach Insights — Scott Harrison answers — https://www.qualicumbeachinsights.com/s-harrison
10. Qualicum Beach Insights — Mischa Oak answers — https://www.qualicumbeachinsights.com/m-oak
11. Qualicum Beach Insights — Anne Skipsey answers — https://www.qualicumbeachinsights.com/a-skipsey
12. Qualicum Beach Insights — Melissa Worth answers — https://www.qualicumbeachinsights.com/m-worth
13. Qualicum Beach Insights — Jean Young answers — https://www.qualicumbeachinsights.com/j-young
14. PQB News — Donald Couzens running for councillor (20 Sep 2026) — https://pqbnews.com/2026/09/20/donald-couzens-running-for-councillor-seat-in-qualicum-beach/
15. PQB News — Robert Filmer announces campaign (10 Sep 2026) — https://pqbnews.com/2026/09/10/robert-filmer-announces-campaign-for-qualicum-beach-town-council/
16. PQB News — Scott Harrison seeks spot on council (26 Sep 2026) — https://pqbnews.com/2026/09/26/scott-harrison-seeks-spot-on-qualicum-beach-town-council/
17. PQB News — Mischa Oak announces candidacy (8 Sep 2026) — https://pqbnews.com/2026/09/08/mischa-oak-announces-candidacy-for-qualicum-beach-council/
18. PQB News — Anne Skipsey to seek another term (5 Sep 2026) — https://pqbnews.com/2026/09/05/anne-skipsey-to-seek-another-term-on-qualicum-beach-council/
19. PQB News — Jean Young announces run (17 Sep 2026) — https://pqbnews.com/2026/09/17/jean-young-announces-run-for-qualicum-beach-town-council/
20. Donald Couzens campaign site — https://www.votedonald.ca/
21. Mischa Oak campaign site — https://www.voteoak.com/
22. Anne Skipsey campaign site (as listed by Town / CHEK) — https://anneskipsey.ca/
23. Melissa Worth — Facebook campaign page (Town listing) — https://www.facebook.com/people/Melissa-Worth-for-Qualicum-Beach-
Qualicum Beach - Primrose Medical Clinic - Overview:
Public-source overview of the Primrose Medical Clinic in Qualicum Beach — location, timeline, funding, and the main community questions.
Sources
1. Mid Island Health Alliance — Healthcare Projects / Primrose Medical Centre — https://www.midislandhealthalliance.ca/projects
2. CHEK News — September 2026 opening, four doctors signed — https://cheknews.ca/qualicum-beach-medical-clinic-eyes-september-2026-opening-with-4-doctors-signed-on-1292315/
3. Vancouver Island Free Daily / PQB News — New clinic to open — https://vancouverislandfreedaily.com/2025/12/03/new-qualicum-beach-medical-clinic-to-open-in-september-2026/
4. Parksville Qualicum News — Funds sought for medical centre — https://pqbnews.com/2026/02/18/funds-sought-to-help-build-qualicum-beach-medical-centre/
5. Parksville Qualicum News — Doctor debunks misinformation — https://pqbnews.com/2026/04/02/qualicum-beach-doctor-debunks-misinformation-about-planned-medical-clinic/
6. Town of Qualicum Beach — Media release, 10 September 2026 — https://conta.cc/4iXI0p2
7. CHEK News — $400K medical equipment funding — https://cheknews.ca/qualicum-beach-earmarks-400k-for-medical-equipment-for-new-clinic-1347007/
8. Business Examiner — $400K toward Primrose Street clinic — https://businessexaminer.ca/vancouver-island-articles/item/qualicum-beach-puts-400k-toward-medical-equipment-at-new-primrose-street-clinic/
9. CHEK News — Wait list and family doctors — https://cheknews.ca/its-a-sigh-of-relief-island-town-is-about-to-clear-its-wait-list-for-family-doctors-1347292/
10. Island Health Medical Staff — Primrose Clinic — https://medicalstaff.islandhealth.ca/node/7874
11. Qualicum Beach Insights — New Primrose Clinic — https://www.qualicumbeachinsights.com/post/new-primrose-clinic-coming-to-qualicum-beach
12. Parksville Qualicum News — $400K commitment to Primrose Medical Centre — https://pqbnews.com/2026/09/10/qualicum-beach-commits-400k-to-primrose-medical-centre/
Island Rail Corridor - Overview:
Explore the Island Rail Corridor’s history, current status, restoration costs, and future transportation possibilities.
Sources
1. Island Corridor Foundation — About — https://www.islandrail.ca/about-us/
2. Island Corridor Foundation — Land — https://www.islandrail.ca/rail/land/
3. Island Corridor Foundation — Qualicum station — https://www.islandrail.ca/icfstation/qualicum/
4. Island Corridor Foundation — First Nations partners — https://www.islandrail.ca/first-nations-partners/
5. Island Corridor Foundation — Contact — https://www.islandrail.ca/contact-the-foundation/
6. Transport Canada — Vancouver Island rail corridor binder — https://tc.canada.ca/en/binder/47-vancouver-island-rail-corridor
7. FORT-VI — Active railway stops trail plans — https://fortvi.ca/active-railway-stops-trail-plans/
8. Qualicum Transportation Plan 2024 — https://fortvi.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Qualicum-Transportation-Plan-2024.pdf
9. Visit Parksville Qualicum Beach — Coombs to Parksville rail trail — https://www.visitparksvillequalicumbeach.com/blog/coombs-to-parksville-rail-trail/
10. Parks Canada — Qualicum Beach Heritage Railway Station — https://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/DFHD/page_hrs_eng.aspx?id=2132
11. CHEK — 15 years after last Vancouver Island train — https://cheknews.ca/15-years-after-last-vancouver-island-train-debate-over-en-corridors-future-continues-1313197/
12. FORT-VI — Train history and corridor case — https://fortvi.ca/train/
13. MoTI / IRCCA — Summary report (2020) — https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/driving-and-transportation/reports-and-reference/reports-and-studies/vancouver-island-south-coast/en-railway/ircca-report-2020/ircca-_summary_report_master_v13.pdf
14. MoTI / IRCCA — Appendix A track condition assessment — https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/driving-and-transportation/reports-and-reference/reports-and-studies/vancouver-island-south-coast/en-railway/ircca-report-2020/appendix_a_-_track_condition_assessment-smaller.pdf
15. MoTI / IRCCA — Appendix G cost estimate — https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/driving-and-transportation/reports-and-reference/reports-and-studies/vancouver-island-south-coast/en-railway/ircca-report-2020/appendix_g_-_cost_estimate.pdf
16. BC Ministry of Transportation — Island rail corridor studies — https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation/transportation-reports-and-reference/reports-studies/vancouver-island/island-rail
17. ICF — Economic Impact of Island Rail Corridor Construction — https://www.islandrail.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Economic-Impact-of-Island-Rail-Corridor-Construction-FINAL.pdf
18. MoTI — Stakeholder engagement summary (2023) — https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/driving-and-transportation/reports-and-reference/reports-and-studies/vancouver-island-south-coast/island-rail-corridor/island-rail-corridor-engagement-summary-stakeholders-2023-01-25.pdf
19. MoTI — First Nations engagement summary (2023) — https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/driving-and-transportation/reports-and-reference/reports-and-studies/vancouver-island-south-coast/island-rail-corridor/island-rail-corridor-engagement-summary-first-nations-2023-01-25.pdf
20. PQB News — Rails-to-trails advocacy — https://pqbnews.com/2025/06/09/friends-of-rails-to-trails-en-rail-line-should-be-an-active-transportation-corridor/
21. Capital Daily — Island rail revitalization context — https://www.capitaldaily.ca/news/local-first-nations-municipalities-explore-potential-island-rail-revitalization
22. Transport Canada — Railway operating certificate — https://tc.canada.ca/en/rail-transportation/operating-federal-railway/obtaining-certificates-operating-railway/apply-railway-operating-certificate
Eaglecrest - Qualicum Beach - Golf Course & Community Use:
What is still undecided on the Eaglecrest lands, and what the public Town record can and cannot answer. Inferences are labelled. They are not forecasts.
Sources
1. Town of Qualicum Beach — Eaglecrest Golf Course Purchase & Zoning (hub) — https://qualicumbeach.com/eaglecrest-golf-course-purchase/
2. Town of Qualicum Beach — FAQ Eaglecrest Financial Plan Project Update (Sept 2026 PDF) — https://qualicumbeach.com/preview?file_path=Media%20Newsroom%20Publications/Media%20Releases/2026%20Media%20Releases/FAQ%20-%20Eaglecrest%20Financial%20Plan%20Project%20Update.pdf
3. Town Constant Contact — Updated FAQ with Financial Updates (15 Sep 2026) — https://conta.cc/4iwf2N2
4. Town of Qualicum Beach — Eaglecrest Land Sales — https://qualicumbeach.com/eaglecrest_landsales/
5. Town of Qualicum Beach — Eaglecrest Golf Course Reconfiguration — https://qualicumbeach.com/eaglecrest-golf-course-reconfiguration/
6. Town of Qualicum Beach — Eaglecrest Golf Course Revisioning hub — https://qualicumbeach.com/eaglecrest-golf-course-revisioning/
7. Town of Qualicum Beach — June 24 2026 Regular Council Agenda (Financial Plan staff report) — https://qualicumbeach.com/preview/?file_path=Council%20Agendas/2026%20Council%20Agendas/June%2024%2C%202026%2C%20Regular%20Council%20Agenda.pdf
8. Town of Qualicum Beach — June 24 2026 Financial Plan Amendment Presentation (PDF) — https://qualicumbeach.com/preview?file_path=Council%20Agendas/2026%20Council%20Agendas/Presentations/June%2024%2C%202026%20-%202026-2030%20Financial%20Plan%20Amendment.pdf
9. Town Constant Contact — Eaglecrest Budget Updates (19 Jun 2026) — https://conta.cc/4xENSIH
10. Town of Qualicum Beach — Financial Planning 2026–2030 — https://qualicumbeach.com/financial-planning-2026/
11. Town of Qualicum Beach — 2026–2030 Financial Plan, adopted 1 Apr 2026 (PDF) — https://qualicumbeach.com/preview?file_path=Financial%20Information/Financial%20Plan%20Documents/2026-2030%20Financial%20Plan%20Documents/2026-2030%20Financial%20Plan_Final.pdf
12. GFOA — Fund Balance Guidelines for the General Fund — https://www.gfoa.org/materials/fund-balance-guidelines-for-the-general-fund
13. BC Community Charter (five-year financial plan and reserve funds) — https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/03026_06
14. Town of Qualicum Beach — 2026 Proposed Budget Overview (PDF) — https://qualicumbeach.com/preview/?file_path=Financial+Information%2FFinancial+Plan+Documents%2F2026-2030+Financial+Plan+Documents%2F2026+Proposed+Budget+Overview.pdf
15. Town of Qualicum Beach — 2025 Annual Report (PDF) — https://qualicumbeach.com/preview/?file_path=Financial+Information%2FAnnual+Reports%2F2025+Town+of+Qualicum+Beach+Annual+Report.pdf
16. Town Constant Contact — Eaglecrest Restaurant and Golf Course Lease Update (19 Mar 2026) — https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Media-Release---Eaglecrest-Restaurant-and-Golf-Course-Lease-Update.html?aid=W_uDLsK_oxU&soid=1133382908843
17. PQB News — Purchase finalized (19 Dec 2025) — https://pqbnews.com/2025/12/19/qualicum-beach-officially-seals-8-5m-purchase-of-eaglecrest-golf-course-lands/
18. PQB News — Budget amendment ~$21.2M (22 Jun 2026) — https://pqbnews.com/2026/06/22/qualicum-beach-council-to-amend-budget-for-eaglecrest-project/
19. PQB News — Reconfigured course to open spring 2027 (21 Jun 2026) — https://pqbnews.com/2026/06/21/reconfigured-eaglecrest-golf-course-to-open-in-spring-2027/
20. PQB News — Extreme Eatz interim maintenance (29 Apr 2026) — https://pqbnews.com/2026/04/29/extreme-eatz-to-maintain-eaglecrest-golf-course-on-interim-basis/
21. PQB News — Funds allocated for purchase (24 Jul 2025) — https://pqbnews.com/2025/07/24/qualicum-beach-allocates-fund-for-82m-purchase-of-eaglecrest-golf-course/
22. PQB News — Zoning/OCP amendments adopted (29 Oct 2025) — https://pqbnews.com/2025/10/29/qualicum-beach-council-adopts-updated-zoning-ocp-amendments-for-eaglecrest-golf-lands/
23. PQB News — Private owner plans 18→9 (23 Jan 2021) — https://pqbnews.com/2021/01/23/qualicum-beachs-eaglecrest-golf-club-plans-to-reduce-course-layout-from-18-to-9-holes/
24. Times Colonist — Approves $8.5M purchase (3 Nov 2025) — https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/qualicum-beach-approves-85m-golf-course-purchase-11432249
25. CBC News — Purchase decision / survey / ~4 ha housing (31 Oct 2025) — https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/eaglecrest-golf-course-purchase-9.6961010
26. CHEK News — Ownership finalized (19 Dec 2025) — https://cheknews.ca/qualicum-beach-takes-over-ownership-of-eaglecrest-lands-after-purchase-finalized-1295940/
27. NanaimoNewsNOW — Low-density housing / Eaglecrest lots on market (6 May 2026) — https://nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/05/06/low-density-housing-sought-as-select-eaglecrest-properties-hit-the-market/
28. Pemberton Holmes — Fairways Lot A listing (ask) — https://pembertonholmes.com/listings/qualicum-beach/qualicum-beach/prop-lot-a-fairways-dr/1041523
29. Pemberton Holmes — Fairways Lot B listing (ask) — https://pembertonholmes.com/listings/qualicum-beach/qualicum-beach/prop-lot-b-fairways-dr/1041726
30. Pemberton Holmes — Royal Dornoch Lot 1 listing (ask) — https://pembertonholmes.com/listings/qualicum-beach/qualicum-beach/prop-lot-1-royal-dornoch-dr/1041522
31. City of Chestermere — Lakeside Greens golf purchase — https://thecityofchestermere.ca/city-finalizes-purchase-of-lakeside-greens-golf-course/
32. CBC Calgary — Chestermere golf course purchase — https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/chestermere-golf-course-9.6931435
33. City of Mission Viejo — Casta Del Sol golf acquisition — https://www.cityofmissionviejo.org/news/council-approves-acquisition-of-casta-del-sol-golf-course
34. CBC Windsor — Tecumseh Lakewood golf/park deal — https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/tecumseh-reaches-deal-with-golf-course-1.930981
35. Oro Valley — Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve — https://www.orovalleyaz.gov/Government/Departments/Parks-and-Recreation/OV-Trails-Connect-Master-Plan/Vistoso-Trails-Nature-Preserve
36. Castanet — Kelowna Michaelbrook golf purchase — https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/528246/The-City-of-Kelowna-has-announced-the-long-rumoured-purchase-of-Michaelbrook-Golf-Course
37. Ville de Laval — Offre Golf Ste-Rose — https://www.laval.ca/organisation-municipale/salle-presse/communiques-presse/offre-golf-ste-rose/
38. Town — Eaglecrest survey short answers, Sept 2025 (Question 10 housing scenarios) — https://qualicumbeach.com/preview?file_path=Reading%20Room/Projects/Eaglecrest%20Golf%20Course%20Revisioning/Eaglecrest%20Revisioning%20Survey%20Results/Eaglecrest%20Golf%20Course%20Survey%20Results%20-%20Short%20Answers.pdf
39. MODUS — Eaglecrest open house summary, 9 Sept 2025 — https://qualicumbeach.com/preview?file_path=Reading%20Room/Projects/Eaglecrest%20Golf%20Course%20Revisioning/Eaglecrest%20Revisioning%20Open%20House/Eaglecrest%20Golf%20Course%20-%20Open%20House%20Summary%2Epdf
40. Town — Draft Preliminary Eaglecrest Neighbourhood Plan (May 2026) — https://qualicumbeach.com/preview?file_path=Reading%20Room/Projects/Eaglecrest%20Golf%20Course%20Revisioning/Eaglecrest%20Neighbourhood%20Plan/Draft%20Preliminary%20Eaglecrest%20Neighbourhood%20Plan.pdf
41. Town — Eaglecrest neighbourhood public meeting presentation, 2 Apr 2026 — https://qualicumbeach.com/preview?file_path=Reading%20Room/Projects/Eaglecrest%20Golf%20Course%20Revisioning/Eaglecrest%20Neighbourhood%20Plan/Public%20Engagement%20-%20Eaglecrest%20Neighbourhood%20Plan/Eaglecrest%20Neighbourhood%20Plan%20Engagement%20-%20Apr%202%20Public%20Meeting%20Presentation.pdf
42. Orange County Register — Oso Creek first-year operating surplus (11 Nov 2021) — https://www.ocregister.com/2021/11/11/oso-creek-golf-course-is-already-generating-revenue-mission-viejo-leaders-are-looking-to-invest-in-its-future/
43. City of Mission Viejo — proposed budget, golf fund without general-fund subsidy (2 Jun 2023) — https://www.missionviejo.gov/news/proposed-city-budget-strong-and-includes-healthy-reserves
44. Windsor Star — Tecumseh shelves nine-hole plan (24 Oct 2012) — https://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/tecumseh-nixes-golf-plans
45. AM800 — Tecumseh opens Lakewood Park South plaza (7 Jun 2026) — https://www.am800cklw.com/news/look-tecumseh-opens-upgraded-lakewood-park-south-to-the-public/
46. Tucson Local Media — Oro Valley apartment vote beside the preserve (27 Mar 2024) — https://www.tucsonlocalmedia.com/explorernews/news/oro-valley-apartments-a-go/article_9562e7f4-eaff-11ee-9d05-4f2d96cf7905.html
47. Tucson Local Media — Oro Valley sets aside restoration money (20 Mar 2024) — https://www.tucsonlocalmedia.com/explorernews/news/2-million-set-aside-for-vistoso-trails-nature-preserve/article_9d792f02-e61d-11ee-a901-5bbf6ad092ae.html
48. Castanet — Kelowna mayor on Michaelbrook golf then fields (30 Jan 2025) — https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/530381/Michaelbrook-to-remain-a-golf-course-for-the-foreseeable-future
49. Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf — rates — https://golfqualicum.ca/rates/
50. Arrowsmith Golf & Country Club — rates — https://www.golfarrowsmith.com/rates/
51. Morningstar Golf — rates — https://morningstargolf.com/rates/
52. Visit Parksville Qualicum Beach — golf — https://www.visitparksvillequalicumbeach.com/things-to-do/golf/
53. Baker City Herald — Quail Ridge municipal irrigation rebuild — https://bakercityherald.com/2025/04/29/1-3-million-irrigation-system-projected-to-cut-water-use-by-30-to-50-at-baker-city-owned-quail-ridge-golf-course/
54. Shaw Local — Lakewood RedTail municipal golf simulators — https://www.shawlocal.com/northwest-herald/2025/08/18/golf-simulators-coming-to-lakewoods-redtail-despite-worries-over-course-costs-and-if-it-can-turn-profit/
55. Golf Course Industry — GGA municipal WTP / conditions — https://www.golfcourseindustry.com/article/henry-delozier-municipal-golf/
Qualicum Commons -
Considerations:
What happened to Qualicum Commons — the closure, where tenants went (including the dance school), what’s still on the public record about the building and budget, and what’s still unclear.
Sources
1. Town of Qualicum Beach Zoning Bylaw No. 900, s. 3.4.100 Institutional 1 (P1) — zone sheet and Town property map (accessed Oct. 5, 2026).
2. Town of Qualicum Beach Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 918, 2025 — Schedules 2.1 and 2.2 and Primrose policy text.
3. BC Assessment — 744 Primrose St — https://www.bcassessment.ca/Property/Info/RDAwMDBFS1hIVg==
4. Qualicum School District, 2017 Long Range Facilities Plan (site and building area inventory).
5. Parksville Qualicum News — SD69 plans to close Commons as rental facilities (June 8, 2024) — https://pqbnews.com/2024/06/08/qualicum-school-district-plans-to-close-commons-as-rental-facilities/
6. Parksville Qualicum News — Board votes to close Craig Street Commons (Jan. 30, 2025) — https://pqbnews.com/2025/01/30/qualicum-school-board-votes-to-close-craig-street-commons/
7. Parksville Qualicum News — Ministry approval sought to sell Craig Street (Nov. 3, 2025) — https://pqbnews.com/2025/11/03/qualicum-school-district-to-ask-for-ministry-approval-to-sell-commons-building/
8. NanaimoNewsNOW — Town–SD69 deal keeps Commons open (June 23, 2025) — https://nanaimonewsnow.com/2025/06/23/qualicum-beach-commons-saved-after-town-and-school-district-work-out-deal/
9. Town of Qualicum Beach — Qualicum Commons agreement reached — https://qualicumbeach.com/news/qualicum-commons-agreement-reached/
10. CHEK News — Town to end Commons lease (Apr. 7–8, 2026) — https://cheknews.ca/difficult-decision-qualicum-beach-to-end-lease-agreement-for-qualicum-commons-1317118/
11. Parksville Qualicum News — Council not renewing lease (Apr. 9, 2026) — https://pqbnews.com/2026/04/09/council-decides-not-to-renew-qualicum-commons-lease-agreement/
12. 88.5 The Beach — “We cannot afford to lose this space” (Apr. 12, 2026) — https://www.885thebeach.com/2026/04/12/we-cannot-afford-to-lose-this-space-town-not-renewing-lease-for-qualicum-commons/
13. NanaimoNewsNOW — same report (Apr. 12, 2026) — https://nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/04/12/we-cannot-afford-to-lose-this-space-town-not-renewing-lease-for-qualicum-commons/
14. Parksville Qualicum News — Westbroek says Council exploring options (Apr. 17, 2026) — https://pqbnews.com/2026/04/17/mayor-westbroek-says-council-exploring-options-on-qualicum-commons/
15. Parksville Qualicum News — Commons open another year (May 21, 2026) — https://pqbnews.com/2026/05/21/qualicum-beach-to-keep-qualicum-commons-open-for-another-year/
16. NanaimoNewsNOW — Lease renewed to June 30, 2027 (May 22, 2026) — https://nanaimonewsnow.com/2026/05/22/town-renewing-lease-for-qualicum-commons/
17. CHEK News — Oceanside Commons Society declines sublease — https://cheknews.ca/oceanside-commons-society-declines-signing-qualicum-commons-lease-town-to-enter-one-year-lease-1325791/
18. Parksville Qualicum News — Council denies 431 College Road zoning/OCP amendment (Oct. 23, 2025) — https://pqbnews.com/2025/10/23/qualicum-beach-denies-zoning-ocp-amendment-for-health-care-facilty-project/
19. Save Qualicum Commons — advocacy site (impact figures) — https://www.qualicumcommons.ca/
20. Coast Karma Academy — https://www.coastkarmaacademy.com/
QB - Streets, Parking & Getting Around - Discussion:
How Qualicum Beach streets and parking have changed with fifty years of growth — a whole-town map of crash sites and speed surveys, waterfront safety work, downtown parking studies, and what the public record shows on multi-unit traffic.
Sources
1. Town of Qualicum Beach — Waterfront Expansion — https://qualicumbeach.com/water_expan/
2. Town of Qualicum Beach — Community Transportation Plan (project hub) — https://qualicumbeach.com/project/community-transportation-plan/
3. Age-Friendly Transportation Plan 2023 Update incl. Highway 19A Safety Study (Jan. 31, 2024; PDF mirror) — https://fortvi.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Qualicum-Transportation-Plan-2024.pdf
4. Community Transportation Plan — 2025 Update (Sept. 3, 2025; Town PDF), incl. ICBC intersection crashes 2020–2024 and speed appendix — https://qualicumbeach.com/preview/?file_path=Reading+Room%2FTown+Plans%2FCommunity+Transportation+Plan+%28Age-Friendly+Transportation+Plan%29%2FCommunity+Transportation+Plan+-+2025.pdf
5. Vision Zero BC — Town of Qualicum Beach Highway 19A Road Safety Plan — https://www.visionzerobc.ca/projects/town-of-qualicum-beach
6. Town of Qualicum Beach — Memorial Avenue Roundabout — https://qualicumbeach.com/project/memorial-avenue-roundabout/
7. Town of Qualicum Beach — Parking Strategy · 2021 Parking & Traffic Survey PDF — https://qualicumbeach.com/project/parking-strategy/ · https://qualicumbeach.com/preview?file_path=Reading%20Room/Projects/Parking%20Studies/Parking%20_%20Traffic%20Survey%20Report%20%282021%29%2Epdf
8. Town of Qualicum Beach — Accessibility Advisory Team — https://qualicumbeach.com/government/boards-committees/accessibility-advisory-team/
9. Parksville Qualicum News — Council approves accessibility plan (Sep. 22, 2024) — https://pqbnews.com/2024/09/22/qualicum-beach-council-approves-new-accessibility-plan/
10. Parksville Qualicum News — Accessible parking versus car-charging station (Nov. 1, 2019) — https://pqbnews.com/2019/11/01/qualicum-beach-accessible-parking-versus-car-charging-station/
11. Parksville Qualicum News — $4M for Highway 19A waterfront safety upgrades (Jul. 31, 2026) — https://pqbnews.com/2026/07/31/qualicum-beach-secures-4m-for-highway-19a-waterfront-safety-upgrades/
12. Parksville Qualicum News — Memorial Avenue crosswalk project moves ahead (Sep. 19, 2026) · Crosswalk project honours veterans (Sep. 21, 2026) — https://pqbnews.com/2026/09/19/memorial-avenue-crosswalk-project-moves-ahead-in-qualicum-beach/ · https://pqbnews.com/2026/09/21/vancouver-island-crosswalk-project-honours-veterans/
13. Parksville Qualicum News — Aims to reduce speed limit on waterfront highway (Jun. 24, 2023) — https://pqbnews.com/2023/06/24/qualicum-beach-aims-to-reduce-speed-limit-on-waterfront-highway/
14. NanaimoNewsNOW — 2025 Quality of Life survey (May 25, 2025) — https://nanaimonewsnow.com/2025/05/25/generational-divide-evident-in-2025-qualicum-beach-quality-of-life-survey/
15. Parksville Qualicum News — $3.3M Memorial Avenue roundabout open (Dec. 2, 2021) · NanaimoNewsNOW — Roundabout poised to open (Dec. 1, 2021) — https://pqbnews.com/2021/12/02/qualicum-beachs-3-3m-memorial-avenue-roundabout-now-open-to-traffic/ · https://nanaimonewsnow.com/2021/12/01/roundabout-at-key-qualicum-beach-intersection-poised-to-open/
16. Parksville Qualicum News — More waterfront parking space (Mar. 29, 2025) — https://pqbnews.com/2025/03/29/qualicum-beach-to-create-more-waterfront-parking-space/
17. NanaimoNewsNOW — Waterfront expansion starts next phase (Mar. 24, 2025) — https://nanaimonewsnow.com/2025/03/24/gets-better-and-better-qualicum-beach-waterfront-expansion-project-starts-next-phase/
18. Qualicum Beach Farmers Market — Visitors — https://qbfarmersmarket.com/visitors/
19. Qualicum Beach Farmers Market — Christmas Night Market sponsorship information — https://qbfarmersmarket.com/news/christmas-night-market-sponsorship-information/
20. Parksville Qualicum News — Night Market / Moonlight Madness street closures (Oct. 12, 2024).
21. Wikipedia — British Columbia Highway 19A — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Columbia_Highway_19A
22. BC MoTI — Highway 19A / Lee Road study, Parksville (outside Qualicum Beach) — https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/driving-and-transportation/reports-and-reference/reports-and-studies/vancouver-island-south-coast/highway_19a_lee_road_study.pdf
23. Parksville Qualicum News — Letter opposing Memorial roundabout (Aug. 16, 2018).
24. Parksville Qualicum News — $400K to Primrose Medical Centre (Sep. 10, 2026) — https://pqbnews.com/2026/09/10/qualicum-beach-commits-400k-to-primrose-medical-centre/
25. Town of Qualicum Beach — Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing / Zoning Bylaw No. 900 — https://qualicumbeach.com/building-development/provincial-housing-changes/small-scale-multi-unit-housing/
26. Parksville Qualicum News — 532 Memorial Ave coverage (Jan. 15, 2025; Mar. 1 and Mar. 26, 2026).
27. 106.9 The Wolf — 66 units planned for waterfront property (Feb. 18, 2026) — https://www.1069thewolf.com/2026/02/18/66-units-now-planned-for-waterfront-qualicum-beach-property/
28. Town of Qualicum Beach — October 6, 2025 Public Hearing minutes (Eaglecrest) — https://qualicumbeach.com/preview/?file_path=Council+Minutes%2F2025+Council+Minutes%2FOctober+6%2C+2025+Public+Hearing.pdf
29. Town of Qualicum Beach — OCP Review — https://qualicumbeach.com/ocp-review/
30. Parksville Qualicum News — Community input key to directing planning (Jul. 9, 2025) — https://pqbnews.com/2025/07/09/community-input-key-to-directing-qualicum-beach-planning/
31. Town of Qualicum Beach — Housing proximity analysis citing OCP policies (CivicWeb) — https://qualicumbeach.civicweb.net/document/10629/
32. BC Stats — British Columbia Municipal Census Populations 1921–2021 — https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/data/statistics/people-population-community/population/municipal_census_pop_1921_2021.pdf
33. Statistics Canada — Census Profile 2021, Qualicum Beach — https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2021/dp-pd/prof/details/page.cfm?DGUIDlist=2021A00055921023&GENDERlist=1&HEADERlist=0&Lang=E&STATISTIClist=1&SearchText=Qualicum+Beach
34. Town of Qualicum Beach — Official Community Plan — https://qualicumbeach.com/ocp/
35. BC Government news archive — Inland Island Highway opening (1996) — https://archive.news.gov.bc.ca/releases/archive/pre2001/1996/0361.asp
36. NanaimoNewsNOW — Councillors knock back two housing developments over heights (Jun. 20, 2025) — https://nanaimonewsnow.com/2025/06/20/qualicum-beach-councillors-knock-back-two-housing-developments-due-to-building-heights/
37. Parksville Qualicum News — 431 College Road zoning/OCP amendment denied (Oct. 23, 2025) — https://pqbnews.com/2025/10/23/qualicum-beach-denies-zoning-ocp-amendment-for-health-care-facilty-project/
38. Mid Island Co-op — Qualicum Beach gas bar acquisition, 665 Memorial Ave (Sep. 29, 2022) — https://www.midislandco-op.crs/sites/midisland/local/detail/qualicum-beach-gas-bar-acquisition-
39. Naked Naturals — Qualicum Beach location (671 Fir St) — https://shopnaked.ca/locations/qualicumbeach/
40. BC MoTI — Pedestrian Crossing Control Manual for British Columbia (2nd ed., 1994) — https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/driving-and-transportation/transportation-infrastructure/engineering-standards-and-guidelines/traffic-engineering-and-safety/traffic-engineering/traffic-management-and-traffic-control/pedestrian-crossing-manual.pdf
41. DriveSmartBC — School crossing guards (Motor Vehicle Act s. 179(4)) — https://www.drivesmartbc.ca/schools-and-playgrounds/school-crossing-guards
42. Ontario Traffic Council — School Crossing Guard Guide (2017) — https://otc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/OTC-School-Crossing-Guard-Guide-2017-Updated-07-18.pdf
43. FHWA — MUTCD 11th Edition, Part 7 (Section 7D.01) — https://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/pdfs/11th_Edition/part7.pdf
44. McCarthy Tétrault — Transportation pilot projects in Ontario and BC (BC neighbourhood golf cart regulation) — https://www.mccarthy.ca/en/insights/blogs/mccarthy-tetrault-moves/transportation-pilot-projects-ontario-and-british-columbia
45. Statistics Canada — Census subdivisions with the greatest percentage population growth, 1991 and 1996 (Qualicum Beach 1991 adjusted count 5,137; flag A) — https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/c1996-r1996/4129979-eng.htm
46. Order in Council 675/1993 — Supplementary Letters Patent extending the Town of Qualicum Beach (May 19, 1993; ~48.92 ha) — https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/oic/arc_oic/0675_1993
47. Order in Council 269/1991 — Supplementary Letters Patent extending the Town of Qualicum Beach / Eaglecrest area (effective March 1, 1991; ~166.91 ha) — https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/oic/arc_oic/0269_1991
48. Order in Council 1158/2004 — Supplementary Letters Patent extending the Town of Qualicum Beach (Chartwell Subdivision and Glengarry Golf Course; Dec. 2, 2004; ~139.26 + 303.41 ha) · BC Gazette notice (Dec. 23, 2004) — https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/oic/arc_oic/1158_2004 · https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/bcgaz1/bcgaz1/197073488
49. William Warren Munroe — Qualicum Beach population projection scenarios (2017; ~900 people added by 2005 boundary expansion) — http://www.wminfomatics.com/WManalytics/Articles/2017/170525/Qualicum-Beach-population-projection-scenarios-2016-to-2046.html