Developers present more details on proposed 800-unit Parksville neighbourhood

District Group is seeking an official community plan (OCP) amendment and a zoning and development amendment bylaw to pave the way for the ‘Riverside’ project, which would be built out over a decade or more, if approved. (Screenshot from Parksville City Council’s Dec. 5 regular meeting)
Council hears presentation from District Group at Dec. 5 meeting

Keiko the 14-year-old pug gets himself unstuck from behind a couch. (Image courtesy Shelby Jack/@glambyshelby)

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John McKinley and Philip Wolf. (Black Press Media photo)

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Mark your calendar: CP Holiday Train heads west to Alberta and B.C.

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An Uber Eats courier is pictured as they pick up an order for delivery. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette)

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Anthony Thomas, 27, has been convicted in the death of a 51-year-old pedestrian, killed in Central Saanich. (Black Press File Photo)

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B.C. Premier David Eby, seen here during his swearing-in ceremony when he became the province’s 37th premier on Nov. 18, has announced his new cabinet with ramifications for the Saanich Peninsula and Greater Victoria. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)

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The SOS Angel Tree at Berwick Parksville. Residents, staff and visitors are encouraged to select an 'angel' from the tree, purchase a suggested gift and return it on or before Dec. 14.

Indoors and out in the community, Berwick sparkles with the spirit of the season!
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    Singer Celine Dion performs at the Videotron Centre in Quebec City, September 18, 2019.Dion says she is suffering from a rare neurological disorder, prompting the beloved Canadian singer to postpone and cancel some upcoming tour dates.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

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    Graeme Flannigan holding a sign that reads ‘no sex for children’ behind a group of children and their mom who attended the Holiday drag show and drag performer Toddy (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

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    FILE - New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge gestures as he runs the bases after hitting a solo home run, his 62nd of the season, during the first inning in the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. With the home run, Judge set the AL record for home runs in a season, passing Roger Maris. Judge won the American League MVP Award on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in voting by a Baseball Writers’ Association of America panel. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

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    Sixteen-year-old Kaydence Bourque was killed at a crosswalk in Saanich on Dec. 6, 2021, and a fundraiser has been created to support his grieving family. (Photo courtesy of Crystal Bourque/Facebook)

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    The Parksville Rotary Club donated $12,500 to the School District 69 Backpack Program. From left: Matt Breedlove, Parksville Rotary Club president, Ray Walker, John O’Brien, Bill Rawlins, Sheila Morrison, School District 69, Virginia Worcester, program founder, Gillian Wilson, School District 69, Jo Dunn, Lynne Pearson, Gord Svenson, Andy Manson. (Submitted photo)

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    Program helps ensure children and families do not go hungry during weekends

    Viola Cyr, Catholic Women’s League treasurer (left) and right Carmen Tellier, president. (Submitted photo)

    Fashion show raises more than $3,700 for Forward House in Parksville

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    Vancouver Canucks centre Dakota Joshua (81) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

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    Langley Secondary senior girls basketball coach Sheldon Guy speaks to a crowd at Earl Marriott Secondary Tuesday (Dec. 5) before an exhibition game about his experience with suddenly losing his sight, and how to pivot and adapt to the challenges life may bring. (Contributed photo)

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