Longtime Qualicum Beach town crier Len Mustard dies at age 85

Longtime Qualicum Beach town crier Len Mustard dies at age 85

Former Qualicum Beach town crier Len Mustard has died at the age of 85. The death of the beloved town figure, who served as town crier for 26 years, was announced by Mayor Teunis Westbroek during a committee of the whole meeting on June 17. Westbroek gave a brief tribute to Mustard. “He is well-known across Vancouver Island for his booming voice and his period-accurate attire and heartfelt civic pride,” said Westbroek. Mustard, whose photo now h…