City Council

Flyin’ Phil St. Luke drums his way down Craig Street during Parksville’s Canada Day 150 parade in 2017. (File photo)

‘Flyin’ Phil’ statue to be considered by Parksville council

Coun. Adam Fras brought notice of motion to Jan. 16 city council meeting

 

Risebridge began operating a shelter in Parksville since December 2022. The facility can accomodate up to 30 guests at a time and has welcomed 53 guests in total as of Jan. 16, including 28 unique faces. (Risebridge photo via City of Parksville council meeting livestream)

Parksville shelter awaits $58K in BC Housing reimbursement

Risebridge began Parksville operations in December

 

(City of Parksville Council agenda)

Neighbours express support for business at Parksville public hearing

If approved, bylaw would rezone property to allow home-based business to continue

 

(Photo from Parksville City Council agenda)

Parksville council approves rezoning for 456 Island Hwy

Council gives final adoption during recent meeting

(Photo from Parksville City Council agenda)
The Parksville Civic and Technology Centre at 100 Jensen Ave. (PQB News file photo)

Parksville invited to participate in RDN net zero buildings regional strategy

Project to identify ways governments can support localized energy generation

The Parksville Civic and Technology Centre at 100 Jensen Ave. (PQB News file photo)
City council received a request from Parksville Beach Festival Society to increase the city’s support to $7,500 from the usual $5,000. (PQB News file photo)

Parksville Beach Festival Society requests additional $2.5K in funding from city

Festival draws thousands of people to region each year

City council received a request from Parksville Beach Festival Society to increase the city’s support to $7,500 from the usual $5,000. (PQB News file photo)
The Parksville Civic and Technology Centre (PCTC) at 100 Jensen Ave. East. (PQB News file photo)

Parksville council opts to keep current code of conduct

Council votes to keep code and confirm belief it complies with new provincial legislation

The Parksville Civic and Technology Centre (PCTC) at 100 Jensen Ave. East. (PQB News file photo)
The Parksville Civic and Technology Centre at 100 Jensen Ave. (PQB News file photo)

Parksville city council approves 5-year financial plan bylaw

Plan sets out financial requirements for city department operations

The Parksville Civic and Technology Centre at 100 Jensen Ave. (PQB News file photo)
(Screenshot from Parksville city council meeting)

Parksville council approves development permit for Gathering Place project

$770,000 has been allocated in the city’s financial plan

(Screenshot from Parksville city council meeting)
Parksville will host the 2023 BC Provincial Masters Men’s and Ladies’ Curling Championships. (PQB News file photo)

Parksville council votes to sponsor 2023 provincial masters curling championships

Council grants $1,000 funding request from Parksville Curling Club

Parksville will host the 2023 BC Provincial Masters Men’s and Ladies’ Curling Championships. (PQB News file photo)
The Parksville Civic and Technology Centre at 100 Jensen Ave. (PQB News file photo)

Parksville mayor will no longer be referred to as ‘Your Worship’ in meetings

Council amends procedure bylaw in Dec. 5 decision

The Parksville Civic and Technology Centre at 100 Jensen Ave. (PQB News file photo)
The building at 115 McMillan St. in Parksville will be home to 65 residential rental units. (Daryoush Firouzli Architecture drawing. Screenshot from Parksville City Council Dec. 5 meeting agenda)

Parksville council approves 4-storey apartment building development

Plan calls for 65 residential rental units

The building at 115 McMillan St. in Parksville will be home to 65 residential rental units. (Daryoush Firouzli Architecture drawing. Screenshot from Parksville City Council Dec. 5 meeting agenda)
Parksville council approved a number of amendments to the city’s 2022 - 2026 financial plan following a presentation by the director of finance that highlighted the impact supply chain delays and inflation on city projects. (PQB News file photo)

Supply chain issues cause delays for Parksville city projects

Council hears report on financial plan amendments

Parksville council approved a number of amendments to the city’s 2022 - 2026 financial plan following a presentation by the director of finance that highlighted the impact supply chain delays and inflation on city projects. (PQB News file photo)
The Mount Arrowsmith Pipe Band leading the Family Day ‘Happiness Bike Parade’ around the Parksville Museum grounds on Feb. 21, 2022. (Submitted photo)

Parksville Museum welcomed more than 4,000 visitors in 2022

Museum staff look ahead to 40th anniversary next year

The Mount Arrowsmith Pipe Band leading the Family Day ‘Happiness Bike Parade’ around the Parksville Museum grounds on Feb. 21, 2022. (Submitted photo)
Orca Place in Parksville. (PQB News file photo)

Parksville council approves temporary use of Orca Place shower for homeless

Temporary measure while SOS occupied with Christmas programs Dec. 6 to Jan. 6

Orca Place in Parksville. (PQB News file photo)
Parksville residents may have the option of mailing in a ballot next municipal election. (Black Press Media file Photo)

Parksville will consider mail-in voting for next municipal election

City staff will investigate necessary process and procedures

Parksville residents may have the option of mailing in a ballot next municipal election. (Black Press Media file Photo)
District Group is seeking an official community plan (OCP) amendment and a zoning and development amendment bylaw to pave the way for the ‘Riverside’ project, which would be built out over a decade or more, if approved. (Screenshot from Parksville City Council’s Dec. 5 regular meeting)

Developers present more details on proposed 800-unit Parksville neighbourhood

Council hears presentation from District Group at Dec. 5 meeting

District Group is seeking an official community plan (OCP) amendment and a zoning and development amendment bylaw to pave the way for the ‘Riverside’ project, which would be built out over a decade or more, if approved. (Screenshot from Parksville City Council’s Dec. 5 regular meeting)
Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson.Dave Eagles/KTW

Kamloops mayor recuses himself from entire council meeting citing conflict of interest

Reasons unknown by city council, staff

  • Dec 6, 2022
Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson.Dave Eagles/KTW
Parksville has an agreement with the RDN to supply fire rescue and other related services to certain RDN properties located adjacent to the city limits. (PQB News file photo)

Parksville council votes to renew fire services agreement

City, RDN have agreement for certain properties adjacent to city limits

Parksville has an agreement with the RDN to supply fire rescue and other related services to certain RDN properties located adjacent to the city limits. (PQB News file photo)
Screenshot from Parksville City Council Nov. 21 regular meeting

Parksville Gathering Place project gets financial boost

Project benefits from $171K, part of funds left by late Parksville resident Szepat

Screenshot from Parksville City Council Nov. 21 regular meeting