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Air ambulance called to two-car MVI west of Port Alberni

Air ambulance called to two-car MVI west of Port Alberni

Pacific Rim Highway has reopened at Faber Road near Sproat Lake Bridge following a serious MVI
Public input sought for 2026-2030 Regional District of Nanaimo financial plan

Public input sought for 2026-2030 Regional District of Nanaimo financial plan

Residents ask to fill out survey
Downtown street patio pilot project planned in Parksville

Downtown street patio pilot project planned in Parksville

Council approves zoning and development amendment bylaw
Open burning ban in Coastal Fire Centre to start May 30

Open burning ban in Coastal Fire Centre to start May 30

Ban in effect in Regional District of Nanaimo areas
Regional District of Nanaimo celebrates completion of improvements to Lighthouse Country trail

Regional District of Nanaimo celebrates completion of improvements to Lighthouse Country trail

Improvements feature connections to other trails
RCMP: PQB resident loses $150,000 in latest cryptocurrency scam

RCMP: PQB resident loses $150,000 in latest cryptocurrency scam

Police also deal with mailbox vandals, break-ins
Family, including four children, rescued from bush near Port Alberni

Family, including four children, rescued from bush near Port Alberni

Alberni Valley Rescue Squad brings in ropes team to assist family in rough terrain
Open burning ban coming for Vancouver Island, Lower Mainland

Open burning ban coming for Vancouver Island, Lower Mainland

Category 2 and 3 fires will be prohibited until Oct. 31, campfires will still be permitted at this time
Uber expands rideshare service to Parksville Qualicum Beach area

Uber expands rideshare service to Parksville Qualicum Beach area

Ride share platform now available across B.C.
Development with grocery store being considered by Parksville council

Development with grocery store being considered by Parksville council

Project close to Island Highway still in concept phase