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PHOTOS: Salmon carcasses fly at Island creek to replenish ecosystem

PHOTOS: Salmon carcasses fly at Island creek to replenish ecosystem

Dead salmon provide vital nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus to B.C.’s coastal waterways
Vandals strike series of residential fences in Qualicum Beach

Vandals strike series of residential fences in Qualicum Beach

Police also deal with damage to businesses, auto theft
Society raising funds to replace old septic system at Nanoose Place Community Centre

Society raising funds to replace old septic system at Nanoose Place Community Centre

Approximately $120,000 needed for replacement
Island man who broke dog's jaw given conditional six-month sentence

Island man who broke dog's jaw given conditional six-month sentence

Derek Reid pleaded guilty to public mischief and causing an animal to be in distress
RDN electoral areas will need close to 3,000 new homes over five years

RDN electoral areas will need close to 3,000 new homes over five years

Report shows the interim housing needs of the region
City of Parksville park washrooms closing early to reduce vandalism

City of Parksville park washrooms closing early to reduce vandalism

City: Modified hours will be seasonal and summer hours return April 15
Man raises funds for El Salvador homes by swimming Sproat Lake

Man raises funds for El Salvador homes by swimming Sproat Lake

Funds raised help send Port Alberni church members to El Salvador to build houses
It’s always sunnier in Victoria: Why life in B.C.’s capital is brighter

It’s always sunnier in Victoria: Why life in B.C.’s capital is brighter

Victoria receives an average of 661 mm of rain annually, compared with 1,426 mm in Sooke and 1,537 mm in Vancouver
Qualicum Beach museum reflects on 'successful year'

Qualicum Beach museum reflects on 'successful year'

Plan is to continue improving the museum
Parksville and Qualicum Beach welcome new physicians, nurse practitioners

Parksville and Qualicum Beach welcome new physicians, nurse practitioners

2024 was a 'banner year' for healthcare professional recruitment