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Parksville Qualicum Beach benchmark home price rises to $916K

Parksville Qualicum Beach benchmark home price rises to $916K

Increase of two per cent over same time period in 2023
Island man says he was threatened at knifepoint by Malahat gas station clerk

Island man says he was threatened at knifepoint by Malahat gas station clerk

Four years ago, Ian McKay's throat was slashed in Kamloops, triggering a post-traumatic response
Parksville Fire Rescue crews extinguish brush fire

Parksville Fire Rescue crews extinguish brush fire

Fire department suspects blaze was human-caused
Arrowsmith Search and Rescue volunteer receives King Charles III Medal

Arrowsmith Search and Rescue volunteer receives King Charles III Medal

Ken Neden recognized as 50-year volunteer with surprise celebration
New gas station, convenience store planned for Whiskey Creek

New gas station, convenience store planned for Whiskey Creek

Previous business burned down in 2021
Iskwew Air winner of Master’s North American Trophy

Iskwew Air winner of Master’s North American Trophy

Award recognizes initiatives to expand airline service to Indigenous peoples in remote B.C
Repairs to Parksville Waterfront Walkway start on Sept. 9

Repairs to Parksville Waterfront Walkway start on Sept. 9

City expects work will be complete near the end of October
Approval of French Creek Estuary Management Plan delayed due to fire protection issues

Approval of French Creek Estuary Management Plan delayed due to fire protection issues

Wallace wants staff to consult Qualicum Beach Fire Department
Nanoose Bay mobile park residents fear for future of homes with property up for sale

Nanoose Bay mobile park residents fear for future of homes with property up for sale

Resident wants RDN to review policy
Permit granted for 54-unit development near Englishman River in Parksville

Permit granted for 54-unit development near Englishman River in Parksville

Online petition opposes development due to proximity to sensitive ecosystem