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An elephant and her calf are rescued from a deep pit in Thailand. (Associated Press/screenshot)
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A campfire ban will go into effect Aug. 4 in the Coastal Fire Centre, with the except of Haida Gwaii. (BCWS map)

Campfire ban ordered for Vancouver Island, Lower Mainland

Ban comes into effect Thursday (Aug. 4)

  • Aug 3, 2022
A campfire ban will go into effect Aug. 4 in the Coastal Fire Centre, with the except of Haida Gwaii. (BCWS map)
Qualicum Beach mayor Brian Wiese will run for re-election in the Oct. 15 municipal election. (Submitted photo)

Qualicum Beach Mayor Brian Wiese announces plans to run again in 2022

Municipal elections set for Oct. 15

Qualicum Beach mayor Brian Wiese will run for re-election in the Oct. 15 municipal election. (Submitted photo)
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ASAR quickly locate missing 81-year-old in Parksville

Woman wandered away from sand sculpting exhibition

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A pair of baby birds remain in care after the two nestling house finches were found alone on the ground beside a deceased sibling. (BC SPCA Wild ARC/Facebook)
VIDEO: Greater Victoria wildlife centre celebrates 25 years with pair of bird releases
The latest census figures show a record high number of people in Canada now have a mother tongue other than French or English. People shop in Chinatown in Vancouver, Friday, February 5, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Census data shows linguistic diversity on the rise in Canada
Jordan Smith get some air during men’s wakeboarding at the Wake Provincials at Sproat Lake on Saturday, Aug. 13. (ELENA RARDON / Alberni Valley News)
B.C. wakeboarding provincials ride over Sproat Lake
Moms Stop the Harm tied purple ribbons along Robson Street in Vancouver on Tuesday Aug. 16 to memorialize the 10,000 people who have died of toxic drugs in B.C. since a public health emergency was declared in 2016. (Cole Schisler/Black Press Media)
VIDEO: Moms take to B.C. streets, tying purple ribbons to honour 10,000 lives lost to drug poisonings
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Photographers can enter their snapshots it in Regional District of Nanaimo’s ‘Our RDN - Photo Contest’. (Michael Briones photo)

Shutterbugs invited to show their skills in Regional District of Nanaimo photo contest

Pics must be taken in the RDN area

Photographers can enter their snapshots it in Regional District of Nanaimo’s ‘Our RDN - Photo Contest’. (Michael Briones photo)
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Man arrested after RCMP receive complaint of break-and-enter, assault in Nanoose Bay

Police responded to complaint morning of July 30

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The 2022 Cone Zone campaign reminds drivers to slow down when approaching workers in a construction zone. (photo supplied)

‘Cone Zone’ campaign reminds drivers to slow down in PQB road construction areas

WorkSafeBC statistics show two B.C. roadside workers killed last year

The 2022 Cone Zone campaign reminds drivers to slow down when approaching workers in a construction zone. (photo supplied)
Greater Nanaimo Pollution Control Centre. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)

Regional District of Nanaimo spending $960,000 to upgrade wastewater treatment tanks

RDN board approves contract with Brentwood Industries Inc.

Greater Nanaimo Pollution Control Centre. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)
The Oceanside Gleaning Program helps homeowners pick fruits to be redistributed in the community. (File photo)

Coombs Farmers Institute program helps homeowners pick fruit from trees

Gleaning program aims to reduce food waste and bear encounters

The Oceanside Gleaning Program helps homeowners pick fruits to be redistributed in the community. (File photo)
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PQB crime report: Stop signs reported stolen by vandals in Parksville

Variety of prowlers also reported lurking in city

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Martindale Road is one of residential areas that are exposed to severe floodings due to Englishman River overflowing during severe rain conditions. (PQB News file photo)

Study shows impact of climate change on future flooding in PQB area

RDN: New flood plain maps to be shared with the public

Martindale Road is one of residential areas that are exposed to severe floodings due to Englishman River overflowing during severe rain conditions. (PQB News file photo)
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Regional District of Nanaimo offers information sessions, resources for election candidates

Nominations packages are available for pick-up

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Special Olympics Oceanside member Amanda Stewart congratulates Brodie Stevens after winning two gold medals at the BC Summer Games. Stewart won five gold medals and two silvers. (Erin Edwards photo)

PQB athletes shine at BC Summer Games

Special Olympic swimmers lead medal haul

Special Olympics Oceanside member Amanda Stewart congratulates Brodie Stevens after winning two gold medals at the BC Summer Games. Stewart won five gold medals and two silvers. (Erin Edwards photo)
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No injuries after truck collides with Parksville restaurant

Happy Jack’s Restaurant grand opening delayed by one day

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Rescue 45 was delivered to the Parksville Volunteer Fire Department in June and will enter service in early August. (City of Parksville photo)

Parksville Fire receives new rescue truck

Rescue 45 will enter service in early August

Rescue 45 was delivered to the Parksville Volunteer Fire Department in June and will enter service in early August. (City of Parksville photo)
Crews work at the Othello Bridge on the Coquihalla on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. (B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure)

Permanent repairs coming for Othello stretch of Coquihalla Highway

Work is expected to begin in early August and be completed sometime in the fall

Crews work at the Othello Bridge on the Coquihalla on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. (B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure)
Parksville council received a preliminary site suitability report which identified three potential locations at Tuan Road, the corner of Alberni Highway and Despard Avenue and the Parksville Community Park. (City of Parksville council agenda)

Parksville Aquatic Centre location to be determined by next council

Three sites under preliminary consideration

Parksville council received a preliminary site suitability report which identified three potential locations at Tuan Road, the corner of Alberni Highway and Despard Avenue and the Parksville Community Park. (City of Parksville council agenda)
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Qualicum Beach councillor wants town to address noisy heat pumps

Skipsey says they can negatively impact neighbours

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The courthouse in Nanaimo. (News Bulletin file photo)

Parksville man caught in child-luring sting in Nanaimo avoids jail time

Cory John Lloyd, 42, sentenced for charge of arranging a sexual offence against a child

The courthouse in Nanaimo. (News Bulletin file photo)
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Regional District of Nanaimo board opts for base rate not including fees pay model

Majority of directors agree current pay system is the best

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Minor injuries reported after Island Highway collision

Traffic flowing as of 9:30 a.m., RCMP said

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