Category: Community
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“Block Of Doom” Removed!
The derelict concrete dock known locally as the “Block of Doom” which had rested on the Qualicum Beach waterfront for over a year, was successfully removed this week. The structure was cut into three sections, carefully lifted by heavy equipment and transported by truck to the Regional District of Nanaimo Regional Landfill on Cedar Road,…
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“Block of Doom” Doomed!
After only two weeks of fundraising, and as a result of the great response from so many individuals and organizations, we have reached our fundraising goal for the removal of the “Block of Doom” from the Qualicum Beach waterfront. Plans have now been finalized for the physical removal of the derelict dock from the beach…
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An Ecological Gem
Come out to see this recently released film about nearby Hamilton Marsh which is situated within 360 hectares of forested wetlands. Find out more about the current status of the conditional purchase by the Regional District of Nanaimo from Mosaic Forest Management of this ecological gem, which plays a critical role in water security in…
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Putting The Park To Bed
Looking For Fun on Thursday, November 6th? We have just the opportunity!! Town Parks Staff has allocated most of the day, and will work with our volunteers at Seaside Nature Park to undertake a clean-up in the Park and put it to bed for the winter. They will have extra staff and equipment to tackle the more…
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AGM Reminder
QUALICUM BEACH STREAMKEEPERS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ST STEPHEN’S HALLVILLAGE WAY, QUALICUM BEACH SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025 9:30 AM, The 2025 AGM for QBS will be held on October 18th, for the annual report on activities, the election of board members for 2025/6, and a presentation by a guest speaker. The Hamilton Wetlands and Forest Preservation Society…
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Expanding Plant Coverage
Little Qualicum River Estuary Regional Conservation Area (LQRECA) – our latest work party took place on Thursday, October 9 when nine volunteers and our Cultural Monitor, Kris from the Qualicum First Nation, worked together to plant 55 more native plants on the spit. The plants consisted of 10 large Shore Pine, 5 Garry Oak, 10…