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Qualicum Beach byelection 2021: Skipsey tops ballot, poised to return to town council

Official swearing-in takes place May 27

by Philip Wolf
updated 51 mins ago

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B.C. preparing ‘Restart 2.0’ from COVID-19 as June approaches
Qualicum College project developer supports recycling but sees no reason to relocate garbage facility
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Parksville Fire Department reminds residents of backyard burning and fireworks bans
Affordable housing project in Parksville to get 100 per cent development cost charges exemption
Parksville Coun. Doug O’Brien explains opposition to 4-way stop at high-traffic intersection

Crowds at English Bay were blasted with a large beam of light from an RCMP Air-1 helicopter on Friday, May 14. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Marc Grandmaison

Police apologize after wrongly arresting B.C.’s first Black Supreme Court Justice

by Sarah Grochowski

Jean and Bill Carter have spent 36 successful years working side-by-side at Bastion Jewellers. In retirement, they look forward to leisurely coffees on the porch, side-by-side.

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After 36 years downtown, Nanaimo jewellers say farewell

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3 Ways this seniors’ residence builds community

B.C. tracks big drop in COVID-19 infections after vaccination

Marc Kielburger, screen left, and Craig Kielburger, screen right, appear as witnesses via video conference during a House of Commons finance committee in the Wellington Building in Ottawa on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. The committee is looking into Government Spending, WE Charity and the Canada Student Service Grant. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Trudeau didn’t violate conflict rules over WE Charity, watchdog says

Refrigerators are shown for sale at a Home Depot store in Miami Lakes, Fla., on April 23, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Wilfredo Lee

Global chip shortage, pandemic demand drive up home appliance prices

B.C. Labour Minister Harry Bains in the B.C. legislature, May 13, 2019. (Hansard TV)

VIDEO: B.C. to provide 3 days of sick pay for COVID-19 absences

‘Shocking and horrifying’: Israel airstrike destroys AP office in Gaza

12 staffers and freelancers were working and resting in the bureau on Saturday afternoon when the military telephoned in a warning

by Associated Press

16h ago

Cardiac surgeon Dr. Richard Whitlock of Hamilton Health Sciences is the lead author of an international study that found a simple surgery reduces the risk of stroke after blood clots in patients with an irregular heartbeat. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Hamilton Health Sciences

Surgery to prevent strokes in heart patients recommended worldwide: Canadian doctor

A simple surgery to remove a piece of unnecessary tissue in the heart could prevent strokes in patients with a common condition that requires them to take blood thinners

by The Canadian Press

updated 17h ago

COVID-19: Parksville, Qualicum Beach Rotary Clubs match $1,300 Borealis Hair Salon donation

Business owner raises cash in one-day fundraiser

by Michael Briones

Easter Seals Camp Shawnigan provides fun and skills to campers. (Submitted photo)

Qualicum Bay Lions Club helps raise funds for Easter Seals Camp Shawnigan

Virtual 50/50 raffle tickets now on sale until May 31

by PQB News

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