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PQB crime report: Vandals hit railway crossing control box in Nanoose Bay

Oceanside RCMP also deal with prowlers, online scammers and tree thieves

Oct 2, 2023 11:30 AM Read more >

1 person taken to hospital after medical incident on highway near Parksville

RCMP, BC Ambulance and Nanoose Fire department responded

Oct 2, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >

Vernon-based videographer shares 1977 Okanagan weekend

VIDEO: Water ski jump competition Ellison Lake, Hill climb at the speedway, Kelowna and Pentiction

Oct 2, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

Hear ye, hear ye! Qualicum Beach town crier set to retire

Len Mustard says 2023 is his last year in position

Sep 30, 2023 11:30 AM Read more >

PODCAST: A talk with ‘Hope Air’ volunteer pilot Sigmund Sort

PQBEAT: QB man discusses Oshkosh adventure, insights on pilotless air taxis

Sep 30, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

Tour de Rock 2023 cruises through Parksville Qualicum Beach area

Kwalikum Secondary raises $10,500 for Canadian Cancer Society

Sep 28, 2023 5:20 PM Read more >

Town flags to fly at half mast on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Qualicum Beach to close offices to honour important day Sept. 30

Sep 28, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >

13 acres along Englishman River to be preserved by city, Nature Trust

Parksville donates $1.8M of property’s appraised value to project

Sep 28, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Winter tires required by October 1

Designated highways require winter tires or chains from Oct 1 to March 31, other routes to April 30

Sep 28, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

PQB Broombusters invasive plant battlers applaud UBCM resolution

Invasive species out-competes native plants and poses fire risk

Sep 28, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >