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Smoke from wildfires filtering to Vancouver Island

The haze in the sky is from the more than 100 wildfires burning throughout the province.

Aug 1, 2017 12:00 PM Read more >

Man arrested in Parksville after van stolen in Buckley Bay

27-year-old of no fixed address to appear in Nanaimo Prov. Court.

Aug 1, 2017 9:30 AM Read more >

Bowser residents opposing proposed discharge site for sewage

Community has to decide whether it wants a sewer service for the village centre

Aug 1, 2017 8:52 AM Read more >

Parksville Qualicum Beach News highlights, Aug. 1

Publisher Peter McCully highlights the top stories in today’s paper

Aug 1, 2017 5:30 AM Read more >

Millennial struggles front-of-mind for NDP leadership candidate during Nanaimo stop

Niki Ashton hopes to revive the federal New Democratic Party

Jul 31, 2017 9:30 PM Read more >

Entomologist to visit Alberni Valley over armyworm infestation

Public meeting planned for Wednesday, Aug. 2

Jul 31, 2017 4:00 PM Read more >

It just got easier to ship IKEA furniture to the Island

The company has added Collection Points to Nanaimo and Victoria, allowing you to shop online and ship for $79.

Jul 31, 2017 1:00 PM Read more >

Make sure rising mercury not deadly, say officials as heat wave set to hit Island

Smoke from interior fires also expected to hit area this week

Jul 31, 2017 12:30 PM Read more >

Summer heatwave could smash records this week

Environment Canada is expecting a heat wave this week with temperatures forecasted to reach into the mid-30’s.

Jul 31, 2017 8:30 AM Read more >

UPDATE: Missing swimmer found dead near Nanaimo River

Robert Hudson’s family reported the 61-year-old Qualicum Beach man missing on Saturday night

Jul 30, 2017 6:15 PM Read more >