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Parksville Fire Rescue open practice scheduled for Jan. 20

Parksville recruiting paid on-call volunteer firefighters

Jan 5, 2025 4:45 AM Read more >

Study finds Parksville short-term rentals raised cost of rent

Third Space Planning: 'Strong financial incentive to convert long-term rentals into short-term rentals'

Jan 4, 2025 4:45 AM Read more >

Qualicum Beach motorist stops to help with suspected impaired driver, fails own roadside test

Oceanside RCMP dole out two other New Year's Eve driving prohibitions

Jan 3, 2025 11:54 AM Read more >

Parksville mayor looks back at council's first 2 years

O'Brien thanks council for two years of respectful discussion

Jan 3, 2025 10:45 AM Read more >

RCMP: Thieves steal Big Carl the Christmas Minion, toques, advent calendars

Oceanside police also deal with vandals, scammers

Jan 3, 2025 4:50 AM Read more >

PQB News Year in Review: January to April 2024

Year in Review: January through April 2024

Jan 2, 2025 5:15 PM Read more >

Parksville Fire Rescue and RDN renew confined spaces rescue agreement

New five-year agreement good until 2030

Jan 2, 2025 4:30 PM Read more >

Stranded corgi rescued from rising B.C. waters after bolting New Year's Eve

Dog coaxed to shore by police after going missing during New Year's Eve celebrations in Victoria

Jan 2, 2025 3:01 PM Read more >

Vancouver Island property values show minimal change for 2025, report

Greater Victoria’s Oak Bay is home to the most expensive single-family house valued at $17.3 million

Jan 2, 2025 3:00 PM Read more >

RCMP: No serious injuries after reported stolen vehicle crashes near Parksville

Police said driver had outstanding warrant

Jan 2, 2025 11:33 AM Read more >