City Council

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

 

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

 

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

Rent bank program requests funding from City of Parksville

Connective Support Society Nanaimo serves RDN area

 

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

Parksville council to discuss amendments to 5-year financial plan

Discussion set for Dec. 5 regular council meeting

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

Survey asks Parksville residents for election feedback

City of Parksville’s survey open until Dec. 16

The Parksville Civic and Technology Centre at 100 Jensen Ave. (PQB News file photo).
Arrowsmith Lake on Oct. 23, 2022. Screenshot is from a presentation to Parksville council’s Nov. 21 regular meeting by retired engineer Wayne Moorman.

Parksville council hears concerns about state of city’s water supply

Delegation worried levels at Arrowsmith Dam Lake too low

Arrowsmith Lake on Oct. 23, 2022. Screenshot is from a presentation to Parksville council’s Nov. 21 regular meeting by retired engineer Wayne Moorman.
A map of the 140-acre parcel of land, proposed for an up to 800-unit development, in Parksville near the Englishman River. (City of Parksville agenda)

Public will have a chance to voice concerns over planned 800-unit Parksville development

Motion to rescind previous bylaw readings and deny application fails

A map of the 140-acre parcel of land, proposed for an up to 800-unit development, in Parksville near the Englishman River. (City of Parksville agenda)
Mayor Doug O’Brien gave his inauguration speech during the new city council’s first meeting on Nov. 7. (PQB News file photo)

Parksville mayor outlines term priorities in inauguration speech

Doug O’Brien elected in Oct. 15 municipal election

Mayor Doug O’Brien gave his inauguration speech during the new city council’s first meeting on Nov. 7. (PQB News file photo)
The Parksville Civic and Technology Centre at 100 Jensen Ave. (PQB News file photo)

Parksville council introduces question period before each regular meeting

Members of public can sign up to ask politicians a question

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

New Parksville council approves committee appointments

Mayor and councillors appointed as voting members and liaisons

(PQB News file photo)
Town of Qualicum Beach elected officials took their oath of office on Nov. 7. From left: Coun. Scott Harrison, Coun. Jean Young, Mayor Teunis Westbroek, Coun. Ann Skipsey and Coun. Petronella Vander Valk. (Submitted photo)

Newly elected Qualicum Beach council members officially assume their posts

New mayor wants collaborative, unified council

Town of Qualicum Beach elected officials took their oath of office on Nov. 7. From left: Coun. Scott Harrison, Coun. Jean Young, Mayor Teunis Westbroek, Coun. Ann Skipsey and Coun. Petronella Vander Valk. (Submitted photo)
A new Parksville council was sworn in on Nov. 7. From left: Coun. Sylvia Martin, Coun. Adam Fras, Coun. Amit Gaur; Mayor Doug O’Brien; Coun. Mary Beil, Coun. Joel Grenz, Coun. Sean Wood (City of Parksville photo)

Parksville’s new mayor and council take official oath of office

Council appointments also passed at Nov. 7 inaugural meeting

A new Parksville council was sworn in on Nov. 7. From left: Coun. Sylvia Martin, Coun. Adam Fras, Coun. Amit Gaur; Mayor Doug O’Brien; Coun. Mary Beil, Coun. Joel Grenz, Coun. Sean Wood (City of Parksville photo)
The Parksville Civic and Technology Centre at 100 Jensen Ave. (PQB News file photo)

BC Humanist Society criticizes inaugural Parksville council meeting’s inclusion of ‘blessings’

BCHA asks city to remove ‘blessings’ from meeting agenda

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

Parksville-area students choose mayor and council in mock election

Students also voted for School District 69 trustees

(PQB News file photo)
The City of Parksville has confirmed Doug O’Brien was elected mayor. He will be joined by five new councillors and one incumbent. (PQB News file photo)

It’s official: Doug O’Brien is the new mayor of Parksville

O’Brien elected with 2,695 votes

The City of Parksville has confirmed Doug O’Brien was elected mayor. He will be joined by five new councillors and one incumbent. (PQB News file photo)
The Parksville Civic and Technology Centre at 100 Jensen Ave. (PQB News file photo)

Parksville to establish developer amenity contribution fund

Contributions made voluntarily by developers seeking rezoning or OCP amendments

The Parksville Civic and Technology Centre at 100 Jensen Ave. (PQB News file photo)
The Parksville Fire Department will soon add three new command pickup trucks to its fleet, to replace older vehicles leaving service. (Kevin Forsyth photo)

Parksville Fire Department to replace 3 command vehicles

Council authorized fire chief to award contract

The Parksville Fire Department will soon add three new command pickup trucks to its fleet, to replace older vehicles leaving service. (Kevin Forsyth photo)
The Parksville Civic and Technology Centre (PCTC) at 100 Jensen Ave E. (PQB News photo)

Parksville council approves $2,500 in fall grant-in-aid funding

Three community organizations to receive grant money

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

Parksville council wraps up 2-minute meeting

Council voted to give 3 readings to permissive taxation exemption bylaw

The Parksville Civic and Technology Centre at 100 Jensen Ave. (PQB News file photo)
16 candidates for mayor and council attended a forum at Knox United Church in Parksville on Sept. 26. (Knox United Church livestream)

Parksville council candidates share views in special forum

16 candidates for mayor and council attended event at Knox United Church

16 candidates for mayor and council attended a forum at Knox United Church in Parksville on Sept. 26. (Knox United Church livestream)