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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.

Lynn Wood, the executive director of the Oceanside Hospice Society, gratefully accepts a cheque for $1,500 from Seaside Cruizers representative Norm Biddlecombe. The money was raised through the raffle of a novelty barbecue donated by Lordco Auto Parts.

Technology isn't leaving the Oceanside area behind

The Parksville A&W has a wide range of fundraising events building up to the MS Cruisin’ for a Cause Day, next Thursday, August 25.

The arrival of the first real stretch of hot summer weather brought out some of the entrepreneurial spirit of Parksville residents (left to right) Alannah Brown, Dianna Gibson and Ariana Brown on Tuesday as they set up a cooling Kool-Aid stand at the side of the road.

Museum event has been more popular every year

Colwood rider goes solo from Island tip to tip to tip