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

Alberni Valley Rescue Squad brings in ropes team to assist family in rough terrain

May 28, 2025 5:24 PM Read more >

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

May 28, 2025 2:28 PM Read more >

Uber expands rideshare service to Parksville Qualicum Beach area

Ride share platform now available across B.C.

May 28, 2025 1:59 PM Read more >

Development with grocery store being considered by Parksville council

Project close to Island Highway still in concept phase

May 28, 2025 10:30 AM Read more >

City adds activities to Parksville Canada Day celebrations

Activities include parade and music on outdoor stage

May 28, 2025 5:35 AM Read more >

Parksville property taxes are due July 2

Tax notices mailed early in anticipation of Canada Post service disruption

May 27, 2025 11:05 AM Read more >

'They’re still in love with the Canadians': 99-year-old Parksville veteran back from Netherlands

Jack Rossiter was 18 when he began service as an infantryman

May 27, 2025 5:35 AM Read more >

Regional District of Nanaimo to update parks and trails classification system

Draft to be presented to POSAC for input

May 26, 2025 11:15 AM Read more >

Qualicum Beach residents quite pleased with their quality of life

92 per cent of respondents provided a positive rating

May 26, 2025 5:35 AM Read more >

PHOTOS: Qualicum Beach enjoys Family Day parade

Event held in town since 1976

May 25, 2025 6:06 PM Read more >