The Spirit of the Late Phil St Luke

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Phil St Luke passed away on January 13, 2023, and since that time, the community has shared condolences, personal stories, and many memories of Phil.

The City hosted a community event on June 9, 2023, which celebrated the spirit of the late Phil St Luke. Our thanks to those who attended the event as well as generous support from Quality Foods, Parksville Beach Festival Society, the Apollos, M & N Mattress, and the Mount Arrowsmith Pipe Band.

In February 2023, a standing committee was appointed by Mayor O’Brien to consider further recognition of Mr St Luke. The Mayor appointed three members from the community as well as Councillors Adam Fras, Mary Beil and Joel Grenz as members of the standing committee. Chaired by Councillor Fras, the committee met regularly to report on fundraising activities conducted by the community members on the standing committee.

At the January 29, 2024, meeting, Council passed a resolution to remove the project from the 2024 corporate work plan and the committee wrapped up their work at a meeting on March 4, 2024. Members of the community will continue to raise funds through 2024 and expect to bring a recommendation to Council later in the year.

The City hosted event on June 9 celebrated the spirit of the late Phil St Luke. Despite a little rain, the event and fundraising efforts were successful. Should you wish to contribute to fundraising, please refer to the Flying Phil website which has information about ways to donate to the statue project. Our thanks to everyone who attended the event as well as generous support from Quality Foods, Parksville Beach Festival Society, the Apollos, M & N Mattress, and the Mount Arrowsmith Pipe Band.

Phil St Luke merchandise available at the June 9 event can be purchased at the McMillan Arts Centre. All proceeds help fundraising efforts for the Phil St Luke statue project.



Phil St Luke passed away on January 13, 2023, and since that time, the community has shared condolences, personal stories, and many memories of Phil.

The City hosted a community event on June 9, 2023, which celebrated the spirit of the late Phil St Luke. Our thanks to those who attended the event as well as generous support from Quality Foods, Parksville Beach Festival Society, the Apollos, M & N Mattress, and the Mount Arrowsmith Pipe Band.

In February 2023, a standing committee was appointed by Mayor O’Brien to consider further recognition of Mr St Luke. The Mayor appointed three members from the community as well as Councillors Adam Fras, Mary Beil and Joel Grenz as members of the standing committee. Chaired by Councillor Fras, the committee met regularly to report on fundraising activities conducted by the community members on the standing committee.

At the January 29, 2024, meeting, Council passed a resolution to remove the project from the 2024 corporate work plan and the committee wrapped up their work at a meeting on March 4, 2024. Members of the community will continue to raise funds through 2024 and expect to bring a recommendation to Council later in the year.

The City hosted event on June 9 celebrated the spirit of the late Phil St Luke. Despite a little rain, the event and fundraising efforts were successful. Should you wish to contribute to fundraising, please refer to the Flying Phil website which has information about ways to donate to the statue project. Our thanks to everyone who attended the event as well as generous support from Quality Foods, Parksville Beach Festival Society, the Apollos, M & N Mattress, and the Mount Arrowsmith Pipe Band.

Phil St Luke merchandise available at the June 9 event can be purchased at the McMillan Arts Centre. All proceeds help fundraising efforts for the Phil St Luke statue project.



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