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A screenshot from the May 17, 2021, Parksville city council meeting that shows the proposed location for an overdose memorial kiosk along the Jensen Avenue greenway. At right, a wayfinding sign which was also requested for installation in the greenway, is shown. (Submitted photo)

Parksville council turns down proposed overdose memorial kiosk on Jensen Avenue

Variety of groups provided input for decision

A screenshot from the May 17, 2021, Parksville city council meeting that shows the proposed location for an overdose memorial kiosk along the Jensen Avenue greenway. At right, a wayfinding sign which was also requested for installation in the greenway, is shown. (Submitted photo)
The Parksville Community Centre, located at 132 Jensen Ave. in Parksville, is scheduled to reopen as the Boys and Girls Club of Central Vancouver Island, ‘Parksville Child, Youth and Family Centre’ in January 2022. (PQB News file photo)

City awarded $2.03M to complete renovations to the Parksville Community Centre

Provincial grant received to facilitate new childcare spaces

The Parksville Community Centre, located at 132 Jensen Ave. in Parksville, is scheduled to reopen as the Boys and Girls Club of Central Vancouver Island, ‘Parksville Child, Youth and Family Centre’ in January 2022. (PQB News file photo)
A screenshot from the May 3, 2021, Parksville city council meeting that shows where a new sign will be located (next to 371 Alberni Highway), and what it will look like. (Submitted photo)

Parksville council allows variance permit for new Quality Foods multi-tenant sign along Alberni Highway

City to be compensated for land use

A screenshot from the May 3, 2021, Parksville city council meeting that shows where a new sign will be located (next to 371 Alberni Highway), and what it will look like. (Submitted photo)
Parksville Coun. Doug O’Brien. (PQB News file photo)

Parksville Coun. Doug O’Brien explains opposition to 4-way stop at high-traffic intersection

‘None of us on council have the education or training to recommend traffic control systems’

Parksville Coun. Doug O’Brien. (PQB News file photo)
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School District 69 trustees support motorist education option for high-traffic Parksville intersection

City council moved to go ahead with a four-way stop installation

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A screenshot depicting the Shelly Creek watershed. The watershed itself is outlined in white and blue line in the middle signifies the creek. (Submitted photo)

Mid Vancouver Island Habitat Enhancement Society to conduct two projects and mail out surverys in Parksville

Vice-president: ‘I have some good news, some bad news, and some really ugly news about Shelly Creek’

A screenshot depicting the Shelly Creek watershed. The watershed itself is outlined in white and blue line in the middle signifies the creek. (Submitted photo)
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Parksville council looks to address concerns about speeding dump trucks on city streets

Residents concerned about heavy-duty vehicles cutting through side roads

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The graph provided by the City of Parksville in a release issued on May 4, depicting a balanced financial budget for 2021. (submitted photo)

City of Parksville announces a balanced budget for 2021

Penalty date for property tax payments extended from July 2 to Oct. 1

The graph provided by the City of Parksville in a release issued on May 4, depicting a balanced financial budget for 2021. (submitted photo)
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City of Parksville seeks members for advisory group regarding planned aquatic centre project

Applications will be received until Friday, May 28

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A map of the new layout at Despard Avenue and Moilliet Street in Parksville once the four-way stop installation is complete. City crews will begin work on May 5. (Submitted photo)

Installation of 4-way stop at high-traffic intersection in Parksville begins May 5

City says crews will work for two days at Despard and Moilliet

A map of the new layout at Despard Avenue and Moilliet Street in Parksville once the four-way stop installation is complete. City crews will begin work on May 5. (Submitted photo)
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City of Parksville to review number and locations of garbage cans in downtown core

Staff members will report back to council

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Takaya, the coastal lone wolf on Vancouver Island that was shot and killed by a hunter in March 2020, approximately two months after it was relocated. (SpringTide Whale Watching/Screenshot)

Parksville city council offers support for wolf-hunting moratorium on Vancouver Island

Backing given for a District of Oak Bay resolution

Takaya, the coastal lone wolf on Vancouver Island that was shot and killed by a hunter in March 2020, approximately two months after it was relocated. (SpringTide Whale Watching/Screenshot)
A screenshot taken from the Parksville city council meeting on Monday, April 19, where members of the Friends of the Parksville Community Centre presented the results of an ongoing online petition. Parksville city council is shown top left, David Todtman is shown top right, and Valerie Dare is shown at the bottom. (Via Youtube)

Friends of the Parksville Community Centre members present online petition to city council

Nearly 2,600 signatures collected in bid to keep facility as community gathering place

A screenshot taken from the Parksville city council meeting on Monday, April 19, where members of the Friends of the Parksville Community Centre presented the results of an ongoing online petition. Parksville city council is shown top left, David Todtman is shown top right, and Valerie Dare is shown at the bottom. (Via Youtube)
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Parksville municipal property tax rates see increase of 3.5 per cent for 2021

Light industry sees 10.8 per cent hike

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The intersection of Despard Avenue and Moilliet Street, where a child was struck and injured in November 2020. (Mandy Moraes photo)

High-traffic Parksville intersection to get temporary 4-way stop

City staff to monitor effectiveness of traffic-calming measure at Despard and Moilliet

The intersection of Despard Avenue and Moilliet Street, where a child was struck and injured in November 2020. (Mandy Moraes photo)
Parksville Civic and Technology Centre at 100 Jensen Ave. (PQB News file photo)

Parksville council endorses recommendations to provide affordable housing for tourism and hospitality workers

Preferred outcome is program tailored to mitigate chronic worker shortage

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

Parksville council agrees to meet with other elected officials in the region

RDN’s Tyler Brown sent letters to Nanaimo, Lantzville, Parksville and Qualicum Beach

Parksville Civic and Technology Centre at 100 Jensen Ave. (PQB News file photo)
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RDN looks to establish treatment facilities and complex care housing

District asks City of Parksville to write a letter of support

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Where Corfield Street and Jensen Avenue meet in Parksville. (Mandy Moraes photo)

Parksville city council denies request for additional light fixtures and garbage cans along Jensen greenway

Councillors say ‘area working the way it is now’

Where Corfield Street and Jensen Avenue meet in Parksville. (Mandy Moraes photo)
Peter Drummond, a member of the Oceanside Community Action Team, presented to Parksville city council a model of a kiosk he would like installed in the city to bring awareness to the overdose deaths within the region. (Submitted photo)

Group hopes to install kiosk to raise awareness of overdose deaths in Parksville Qualicum Beach

City ask staff to gather more information

Peter Drummond, a member of the Oceanside Community Action Team, presented to Parksville city council a model of a kiosk he would like installed in the city to bring awareness to the overdose deaths within the region. (Submitted photo)