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Turn it off, mid-Island, for Earth Hour

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) sponsored event began in a single city four years ago and has grown to be the world’s largest sustainability movement.
Qualicum Beach rally demands action to save Island's natural resources

Qualicum Beach rally demands action to save Island's natural resources

Betty Krawczyk says real change in environmental and forest policy in B.C. is going to have to grow from individuals who are witness to the degrading of their own backyards.

NDP leadership debate in Qualicum Beach

The leadership hopefuls for the B.C. New Democrats will be in Qualicum Beach March 29 for a debate.

Water rate goes up for Parksville businesses

While residential water use dropped an impressive 23 per cent in Parksville in the first year of the planned three-year, phased increase, commercial use only dropped by one per cent, so council decided to go ahead with a scheduled commercial increase.

Federal budget could trigger election

MP Lunney says budget can help Canadians weather the recession

District 69 coalition to seek more transparency from VIHA

At the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) board meeting in Parksville on March 30, members of the Oceanside Coalition for Strong Communities will beseech the directors to ask the provincial government to restructure the board for more transparency and local responsibility.
Elizabeth Little was a Qualicum Beach Freeman

Elizabeth Little was a Qualicum Beach Freeman

Qualicum Beach pioneer, citizen of the year and owner of St. Andrews Lodge, dies at age 87.

Arbutus Road development closer to reality in Qualicum Beach

A proposed development on Arbutus Road in Qualicum Beach came one step closer to reality after councillors recently passed third reading of a rezoning bylaw to allow it.
Clark restores some gambling grants

Clark restores some gambling grants

Poll suggests it will be Clark v. Farnworth

Poll suggests it will be Clark v. Farnworth