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Parksville artist Donna Hales still displaying her work at age 94

Donna Hales next to one of her paintings of Sooke. (Mandy Moraes photo)

Current exhibit at the McMillan Arts Centre through April 1

by Mandy Moraes
updated 6h ago

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COVID-19: B.C. seniors aged 90+ can start to sign up for vaccination on March 8
Nature preservation society says members targeted with harassment, vandalism in Qualicum Beach
PQB crime report: Thieves pilfer trailer, camera, tools, cigarettes and cleaning supplies

Nanaimo RCMP are looking for a suspect who smashed the window of an adult toy store and made off with more than $1,200 in merchandise. (File photo)

Vancouver Island sex shop out $1,200 in merchandise after suspect steals ‘colossal’ product

by Chris Bush

updated 1 min ago

Riverside Calvary Church in Walnut Grove. (Langley Advance Times file)

B.C. is ‘stereotyping’ churches as riskier for COVID than other spaces, lawyer argues

by Katya Slepian

29 mins ago

Canada has tested sewage for cannabis. Now it’s being done to look for COVID-19

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B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell gets acquainted with Tsawwassen First Nation Chief Kim Baird’s 10-month-old daughter Sophia, husband Steve and four-year-old Amy at the B.C. legislature before a ceremony to endorse the Tsawwassen Treaty, Oct. 15, 2007. (Sharon Tiffin/Black Press)

Indigenous consent comes first and last for B.C. industrial projects

by Tom Fletcher

updated 16 mins ago

B.C.’s court of appeal in Vancouver. (File photo: Tom Zytaruk)

Kootenay man appeals 7-year conviction for New Year’s Eve kidnapping, beating

by Sheri Regnier

1h ago

If you or someone you know is a newcomer with professional training, the free Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants program from the Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society can help you return to your career.

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Program helps skilled newcomers recertify in Canada

Through March 31, Parry Gallagher’s Coombs Junction Furniture will donate $50 from every purchase over $999.99 (pre-tax) to the Oceanside Hospice Society.

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Coombs Junction Furniture gives back to Oceanside Hospice

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Chinese vaccines sweep world, despite concerns

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One dead in workplace accident at Gold River logging site

The RCMP and Work Safe BC are investigating the incident at Western Forest Product’s TFL 19

by Binny Paul, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

2h ago

Ladysmith’s famous Festival of Lights decorations are still up as of March 1, 2021. (Cole Schisler photo)

PHOTOS: It’s still looking a lot like Christmas in Ladysmith

Festival of Lights volunteers cannot remove the holiday roof top displays due to COVID-19

by Cole Schisler

6h ago

‘Toothless’ little kitty inspires Qualicum Beach wood carver to break out the chainsaw

Adams offers proceeds from her artwork to charity

by PQB News

This poster, spreading misinformation regarding COVID-19 restrictions, has been popping up in communities across Vancouver Island.

UPDATED: Poster popping up in Island communities falsely claiming COVID restrictions are over

Unattributed poster claims COVID restrictions ended March 1; Island Health responds

by Black Press Media Staff

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