PARKSVILLE QUALICUM BEACH
The News
Just Desserts A29
Official newspaper of the Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals
Friday, December 9, 2011
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NEWS
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Mayor out of RDN seat It didn’t take long for the newly-elected members of Qualicum Beach council to flex their municipal muscles Monday as they overruled the mayor’s appointment to the Regional District of Nanaimo board. Any feelings of warmth and togetherness generated by the swearing in were quickly dispelled however when Westbroek called on council to begin the business part of the meeting — the delegation of responsibilities to the various members of council. Although the mayor had put himself down to sit as the Regional District of Nanaimo director, the rest of council had another plan.
NEWS
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Challenges ahead, maybe The new City of Parksville council was sworn in on Monday night — with considerably fewer fireworks than their neighbours in Qualicum Beach. That being said, mayor Chris Burger says there are still a few challenges ahead for the local council.
COMMUNITY
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Christmas in the Village
Ballenas Concert Band guitarists Gabe Boydell, left, and Nic Annau prepare for their parts in the high school’s holiday concert Tuesday night. More photos on page B1. STEVEN HEYWOOPD PHOTO
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It will be a day for children and families in Qualicum Beach as Christmas in the Village welcomes Santa Claus on Sunday, Dec. 11. The festivities start at 9 a.m. with a breakfast with Santa at Bailey’s until 10:30 a.m. Santa will be at Qualicum Beach Elementary School where he will lead tours of the Storybook Village.
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