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One example is a rezoning proposal for the Pheasant Glen Golf Resort, which would include 225 housing units in a mix of forms, with some hotel rooms and apartments. A brew pub, native gardens and trails are among its proposed features. The town is also dealing with a doctor shortage and considering a proposal for a temporary housing shelter on municipal land. Five candidates including a former stunt double for Arnold Schwarzenegger are vying for the seat on the council, which made headlines when a first-term councillor recently took a two-month medical leave of absence after describing the council atmosphere as toxic.
The Parksville Qualicum Community Foundation is seeking applications for its
Annual Foundation Grants Program to support initiatives designed to improve the quality of life of the residents in its communities.
During the COVID-19 health crisis, the Foundation will also consider emergency response projects for Annual Foundation Grants.
During this time, the Foundation will especially consider applications with projects that improve the capacity of homelessness service providers. This would include things like:
Securing additional accommodation to reduce overcrowding in shelters;
Purchasing supplies and materials to reduce the risk of transmission, such as personal protective equipment for staff;
Increasing the frequency of cleaning with disinfectants in high traffic areas;