City of Parksville now accepting rental applications for special events in 2022

The Parksville Civic and Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Ave. (PQB News file photo)
Annual events given priority if requests received by Jan. 31

A fully-loaded logging truck plunged into the Elk River on Monday, October 18 2021. (Contributed by James Kirk)

Driver escapes uninjured after logging truck takes a dip in the Elk River
Two-time Olympic wrestler Danielle Lappage shows off some moves, using Cowichan Valley Wrestling Club as her guinea pig, after speaking to students at Queen Margaret’s School on Oct. 8. (Kevin Rothbauer/Citizen)

Olympic wrestler talks perseverance with Vancouver island students
‘Not Done Yet’: Cannabis Community’s report card gives legalization a ‘D’

‘Not Done Yet’: Cannabis Community’s report card gives legalization a ‘D’
Matsqui Institution in Abbotsford (Abbotsford News file photo)

Crystal meth worth $183K located at Abbotsford prison

NDP Member of Parliament Charlie Angus speaks during a news conference, Monday, October 18, 2021 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Facebook whistleblower rekindles questions about cracking down on Facebook in Canada
FILE - In this May 12, 2021, file photo, San Jose Sharks’ Evander Kane (9) during an NHL hockey game against the Vegas Golden Knights in San Jose, Calif. The NHL has suspended Kane for 21 games for submitting a fake COVID-19 vaccination card. The league announced the suspension without pay on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, and said Kane will not be eligible to play until Nov. 30 at New Jersey. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

NHL suspends Evander Kane 21 games after probe into fake COVID vaccine card
Parksville's M&N Mattress and Sofa Gallery is a Top 3 finalist for the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Customer Service! Winners will be announced Nov. 5.

Customer service award finalists include local furniture and mattress store
    The Innovator Skills Initiative provides B.C. companies with grants of up to $10,000 to hire people for technology and technology-enabled jobs.

    B.C. businesses can get up to $10,000 per employee by providing jobs for underrepresented people
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      Prime Minister Justin Trudeau bows his head as he listens to chief Rosanne Casimir at Tk’emlups the Sewepemc in Kamloops, B.C. Monday, Oct. 18, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

      Trudeau visit to Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc a chance to rectify Tofino mistake: chief

      NDP Member of Parliament Charlie Angus speaks during a news conference, Monday, October 18, 2021 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

      NDP calls for independent social media regulator as scrutiny of Facebook heats up

      A jellyfish floats seemingly weightless, in this image taken from a video shot in the waters off the Ogden Point breakwater by diver Justin Gross. (YouTube/Justin Gross)

      VIDEO: A peek under the Salish Sea off the shores of Vancouver Island

      In this photo released by NASA, a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Lucy spacecraft stands ready to launch from Space Launch Complex 41, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Lucy will be the first spacecraft to study Jupiter’s Trojan Asteroids. Like the mission’s namesake – the fossilized human ancestor, “Lucy,” whose skeleton provided unique insight into humanity’s evolution – Lucy will revolutionize our knowledge of planetary origins and the formation of the solar system. (Bill Ingalls/NASA via AP)

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      Naheed Nenshi celebrates his victory as Calgary’s mayor following municipal elections in Calgary, Alta., early Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017. Alberta’s two major cities are to bring in new mayors during municipal elections today after being led by Naheed Nenshi in Calgary and Don Iveson in Edmonton for multiple terms. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

      ‘We have made the impossible possible’: Calgary, Edmonton celebrate mayoral firsts

      Calgary elects first female mayor, Edmonton appear to have elected the city’s first mayor of colour

      In this June 23, 2021 photo a gambler picks up chips at a roulette table at Bally's casino in Atlantic City N.J. Lawyers representing operators of British Columbia's largest gaming companies say compliance with provincial regulations to combat money laundering is and always has been a top priority at provincial casinos.THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Wayne Parry

      B.C. money laundering inquiry hears plea for whistleblower protections

      Inquiry heard investigators raised concerns with officials more than a decade ago

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      Haven Society Parksville received a $1,420 donation from Oceanside Running Club Association. ORCA president Paul Watson presented a giant-sized cheque to Dawn Clark and Karen Wyse of the Haven Society. (Submitted photo)

      Oceanside Running Club Association donates funds to Haven Society Parksville

      ORCA presents $1,420 cheque to society

      The Oceanside Task Force on Homelessness and partner agencies at the Salvation Army Soup Kitchen in Parksville on Friday, Oct. 15 taking part in a modified Project Connect Health Fair. From left: Mandy Truman, SOS emergency assistance and advocacy co-ordinator; Natasha Coles-Webb, community outreach worker with Island Crisis Care Society; Robyn Movold, Oceanside Task Force on Homelessness co-ordinator and Joan Hasell, Salvation Army Soup Kitchen supervisor. (Lissa Alexander photo)

      Project Connect Health fair offers aid to PQB residents experiencing homelessness

      Care packages of survival gear, food, personal care items handed out

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      2021 BCHL Showcase runs Wednesday to Sunday in Chilliwack

      After one year in Chilliwack, the league intends to move the event around starting in 2022-23

      Vancouver Whitecaps’ Ryan Gauld, front, celebrates his goal against Sporting Kansas City goalkeeper Tim Melia during first half MLS soccer action in Vancouver, B.C., Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

      Vancouver Whitecaps still in playoff race after 2-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City

      Vancouver remains a single point outside of a playoff spot with five games to go

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      Jason Momoa, from left, Timothee Chalamet, and Zendaya pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘Dune’ on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 in London. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

      Denis Villeneuve’s dreams of `Dune’ reach the big screen

      ‘Dune’ finally makes its way to North American theaters Friday

      Colin James (right) and his band put on a great show at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds as part of the 2019 Vancouver Island MusicFest. After a two-year absence due to the pandemic, MusicFest will return in 2022. Photo by Terry Farrell

      Vancouver Island MusicFest returning in 2022

      Comox Valley-based music staple planning for a ‘normal’ event next summer

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      A compactor works at the Vancouver landfill in Delta. (City of Vancouver)

      B.C., Vancouver to expand natural gas capture from Delta landfill

      Province matches city’s $4.28 million methane project

      A flare stack lights the sky from the Imperial Oil refinery in Edmonton on December 28, 2018. Environment groups in Canada say governments and the oil and gas industry can no longer pretend there is an economic case for expanding oil production after the latest international energy forecast suggests demand for Canada’s oil will fall before the end of this decade. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

      International Energy Agency forecasts decline in Canadian oil demand coming

      Agency says only scenario where world hits Paris agreement goal to minimize global warming is net-zero plan

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      Oct 4th, 2021

      Rob Leifer

      Oct 4th, 2021

      Carolyn Frances MacIsaac (nee MacInnis)

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      Gaetan ‘Gates’ Jalbert

      Sep 28th, 2021

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      Sep 26th, 2021

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      LETTER: More benches required in PQB for mobility challenged people

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        LETTER: Lack of timely health care in Parksville Qualicum Beach poses huge problem

        ‘Unless this happens, the situation will become even worse’

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          Thursday, Oct. 21 is Count Your Buttons Day. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

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              Use the right tool for the job to avoid unnecessary wear and tear. When household power tools have reached the end of their lifespan, recycle them for free at one of 200 locations across BC.

              Save money, save the planet! Repair and recycling tips for small appliances and power tools

              A little TLC can extend the life of many of these items, and when all else fails, recycling is free

                Parry Gallagher, owner of Coombs Junction Furniture, is donating $50 from every purchase over $999.99 (pre-tax) to the Legions in Qualicum Beach and Parksville this October.

                Poppies aren’t the only way to support the Legion this fall

                Local furniture store donating a portion of October’s sales to the local Legion

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