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Parksville assistant chief Mike Tisdelle awarded federal Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal

Fire chief Marc Norris, left, assistant chief Mike Tisdelle, middle, and Mayor Ed Mayne of Parksville, right. Tisdelle was presented with a national Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal during the Parksville city council meeting on Sept. 8, 2021. (City of Parksville photo)

Fire chief Marc Norris also awarded new 10-year bar acknowledging 30 years of service

by Mandy Moraes
2h ago

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Tom LaFortune, left, Steve Sxwithul’txw and Snuneymuxw Chief Michael Wyse were among those in attendance for a cheque presentation at the band office Sept. 15. LaFortune and Sxwithul’txw organized a GoFundMe campaign, with proceeds funding a search for unmarked graves at a site in Nanaimo. (Karl Yu/News Bulletin)

First Nation welcomes donation to help with search of Nanaimo Indian Hospital site
Parksville’s Bayside Racquets Club serves up Women’s Squash Week starting Sept. 20
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The Old School House Art Centre releases ‘Music on Sunday’ Fall 2021 lineup
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Changes made to B.C. Culture Days 3D Street Art Project for Kids event in Parksville
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Ballenas Whalers dump Argyle Pipers 8-2 in rain-soaked high school football clash

Terry Fox Run will be held virtually on Sept. 19, 2021. (Terry Fox Foundation/Facebook)

QUIZ: How much do you know about Terry Fox?

by John Arendt

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Liberal leader Justin Trudeau makes a campaign stop in Vancouver, B.C., on Monday, Sept. 13, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

All in the margins: The size of a Liberal victory could depend on B.C. results

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Cannabis giant Tilray announces it will be closing its Nanaimo operations

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Victoria Police Department (VicPD) Chief Del Manak said he is still processing an incident Saturday afternoon during which a woman poured liquid on him from behind. (Black Press Media file)

5 people arrested after Victoria police chief assaulted at memorial for Chantel Moore

by Wolf Depner

3h ago

The Canadian border is pictured at the Peace Arch Canada/USA border crossing in Surrey, B.C. Friday, March 20, 2020. Canadian snowbirds will be watching closely this week, suitcases at the ready and RVs full of fuel, to see if the United States finally eases the travel restrictions preventing them from driving south for the winter.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Snowbird season: Canadian retirees hope for prompt COVID booster shots in U.S. south

by The Canadian Press

updated 4h ago

B.C. Premier John Horgan took to Twitter to condemn protesters who entered Salmon Arm schools on Sept. 17. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)

‘Stay away from children!’: Premier denounces protesters who entered Salmon Arm schools

by Zachary Roman

B.C. Lions quarterback Michael Reilly (13) hands off to running back Chris Rainey (3) during first half CFL football action against the Montreal Alouettes in Montreal, Saturday, September 18, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Reilly tosses 2 touchdowns, leads B.C. Lions past Montreal Alouettes 27-18

by The Canadian Press

17h ago

Federal Green Party leader Annamie Paul at a campaign stop in Victoria on Saturday. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)

Green Party leader Annamie Paul makes Vancouver Island stop in campaign’s final days

by Jake Romphf

Alberta introduces new rules, passport as COVID puts health system days from collapse

Canadians should expect plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors this fall, according to the Weather Network’s long-term outlook. (Jenna Hauck/ Progress file)

Weather Network says a pretty nice fall is in store for Canada

FILE – A health care worker is seen outside the Emergency dept. of the Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver Monday, March 30, 2020. . THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

All health care workers in B.C. must be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 26: Henry

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh puts on his jacket following a morning announcement in Sioux Lookout, Ont., Monday, September 13, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Singh and Trudeau promise to crack down on demonstrations outside hospitals

Search resumes for U.S. man whose girlfriend disappeared on cross-country trip

The family of Gabby Petito has been pleading with Brian Laundrie for answers

by Associated Press

5 mins ago

Party leaders to make final appeals to voters ahead of tomorrow’s election

The three main party leaders have packed schedules as they try to reach as much of the electorate as possible

by The Canadian Press

updated 2h ago

Nanoose Bay man, 21, aims to set new Guinness World Records standard for burpees

Former VIJHL player plans to reach 1,000 mark in one hour

by Michael Briones

Gordon Lockhart, who has been supporting the Special Olympics BC Oceanside’s annual charity golf tournament for four years, is poised to make a good drive on the 10th hole at Pheasant Glen Golf Resort on Sept. 11. (Michael Briones photo)

Charity golf tournament at Pheasant Glen benefits Special Olympics BC Oceanside

Organization thankful for successful fundraising event

by Michael Briones

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