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Lasqueti Parks Caretaker Request for Tender

Submitted by qathetRD on July 12, 2024 - 1:24pm

 

The qRD invites tenders to provide caretaker services at Boot Point and Spring Bay Regional Parks on Lasqueti Island. This contract would include weekly inspections during the summer months, transitioning to fortnightly inspections during the winter months. Garbage pickup, maintenance and other duties as laid out in the RFT documents are expected, to ensure that the parks are safe and clean for the enjoyment of all. 

 

You can view the RFT documents at https://www.qathet.ca/bid_opportunity/lasqueti-parks-caretaker-rft/

CLOSING DATE AND TIME: August 16, 2024 – 4:00 pm Pacific Time

Time remaining: 96%
16/08/2024 (4 weeks)

Spring Bay Races- Lasqueti Yacht Club

Submitted by Richard Chesham on July 11, 2024 - 11:08am
Event Date: 
Jul 20 2024

The Lasqueti Yacht Club

ANNUAL - SPRING BAY KAYAK AND PADDLE BOARD RACES - Sat. July 20th.

This year we will once again be offering FUN kids events starting at 2 P.M. Registration starts at 1:30. 

Anneliese will be organizing the kids events and fun times.  Frozen treats for all participants.

Heinz 57 barge run

Submitted by Pia on July 6, 2024 - 11:03am

Heinz 57 barge run 

Tuesday in July 

Leaving False Bay at 8am

2pm-4pm loading at French Creek

Bring garbage and recycling with you 

$70 gives you and your stuff a round trip with a 4x8 deck space 

Text Peter Lironi to book 250 927 0642

Or call Robin at (250) 507-5805

Time remaining: 46%
20/07/2024 (6 days)

June 30 Community Forum on housing - notes

Submitted by Peter Johnston on July 3, 2024 - 8:33pm

Here are the notes from the discussion that about a dozen of us had last Sunday afternoon at the hall:

June 30, 2024

Community Housing Meeting

Minutes/Notes:

INTRODUCTIONS

-lived here for a decade, want a 'permanent' spot to build home and start garden

-increased density doesn't necessarily offer affordable living

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July's Our Isle & Times

Submitted by bike on July 3, 2024 - 1:58pm

We are celebrating a very special birthday today on our island, so don't delay in opening the paper!

Unfortunately, we are also reeling from the recent property tax deadline...this issue explores why everyone has been hit with a larger-than-ever increase and what you can do about it.

wett inspector

Submitted by rosesail on July 3, 2024 - 1:12pm

does anybody else need a wett inspector to approve their stove? We are arranging for one to visit the island and would like to share the cost of doing so.

Please call; Rob or Jo at 250-710-8697.

Time remaining: 25%
17/07/2024 (3 days)

No Nursing Clinic on Thursday July 4th

Submitted by DMcClure on July 2, 2024 - 1:29pm

The nurse will NOT be in clinic this Thursday the 4th of July. Back in clinic on the 11th. 

No Nursing Clinic on Thursday July 4th

Submitted by DMcClure on July 2, 2024 - 1:28pm

The nurse will NOT be in clinic this Thursday the 4th of July. Back in clinic on the 11th. 

No Nursing Clinic on Thursday July 4th

Submitted by DMcClure on July 2, 2024 - 1:28pm

The nurse will NOT be in clinic this Thursday the 4th of July. Back in clinic on the 11th. 

Help wanted

Submitted by reverend on June 10, 2024 - 10:36am

Calling all friends of Graham Allan !
I need help moving Graham's belongings from French Creek to his new home in Nanaimo this Thursday  morning the 13th of June. I have a truck to borrow but I need a couple of humans to help me move things into his new apartment.
Please message me if you can come help with the next step of Graham's life. Thank you!