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Oceanside Parkinson's support group helping raise money for research

Church of Latter Day Saints set to help those less fortunate

Walkers hope to raise money for research into disease

Qualicum Beach museum fossils spark excitement on the world stage

Milner Gardens and Woodland can only function with volunteers — and they wanted to show they appreciate the help

Local air cadets head to Comox to finish training

It’s a good thing that most couples don’t want to have their wedding day fall on the 13th of the month because the picturesque property at Pacific Shores Resort and Spa in Nanoose was available for the Nature Trust of BC to hold a fundraiser for Moorecroft Regional Park on August 13.

At what other event in Oceanside can one expect to see a big, burly skirt-clad man vying for a beauty queen crown mixed in with zucchini races, music, a parade, a dance and other family fun besides Errington’s Hi Neighbour Day? This year’s event boasted hot weather and a blue, sunny sky, resulting in a big turnout, great costumes and a whole lot of sometimes edgy family fun. Here, (clockwise from top) the colourful parade marches past the Errington Store.

The Prime Minister's Volunteer Awards recognize the exceptional contributions of volunteers, local businesses and innovative not-for-profit organizations in improving the well-being of families and their communities

There is always more than just fresh produce on tap at the Qualicum Beach Farmer’s Market. This past weekend, musical entertainment was provided by Two of Us, a local group made up of Janet Strandquist and Peter Leclerc. Their renditions of a wide variety of cover tunes entertained a packed Veterans’ Way on Saturday morning.