No money, no reason

The City of Parksville and outside consultants presented their transportation study options at an open house last week and while the attendance was good, not all of the feedback appears to be. Brent Hook wasn’t shy about his opinion, putting “If it’s not broken why fix it?” on his Dairy Queen... more

Suspect in Island assaults arrested

The lone suspect in a series of break ins and sexual assaults on Vancouver Island has been captured. Twelve days after being the subject of Canada wide warrants, Shaun Richard Funk was captured Wednesday night, in Regina, Saskatchewan. The warrants... more

• City crime is going down
• Qualicum sustainability planning
• Fender bender

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Local blueliner sees his future

Kade Pilton has a master plan, and nothing, not even a bout of bronchitis, is about to get in his way. Back home from a terrific showing at the inaugural Challenge Cup and feeling good about his game, the burgeoning homegrown... more

• Johnson turns away 34 shots as Generals win second in a row
• Storm roll into oceanside place
• Local club in fine forms

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Qualicum Beach chamber names new board

Members of the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce braved wind and rain to gather for their annual general meeting at the Memorial Golf Course Wednesday night. Speaking at the meeting, outgoing chamber president Po Wan said it had been an exciting... more  

• Fir Street condos out, new store in
• Synergy Day Spa deserves pat on the back
• Cosgrave finds Synergy good for a year

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The Messiah is returning to Parksville

The approaching Christmas season wouldn’t be the same without the strains of choral music to accompany it. Fortunately in Oceanside there are vocal groups happy to oblige with repertoires that range from classical to contemporary pop and beyond. (Read further for... more  

• Reprise performance of local One Act Plays
• Moonlight Madness this Thursday night
• A&e calendar

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Wild night for Moonlight Madness

Old Man Winter took Father Christmas to the mat Wednesday night as heavy rains and cold winds put a damper on the annual Moonlight Madness event in Qualicum Beach. “Obviously, the weather did have an impact,” said Qualicum Beach Chamber of... more  

• Early education
• RDN renews lease on park
• Parksville Santa Claus parade set for Dec. 4

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Kris Kringle welcomes Spazmagic

There are many Christmas craft fairs to consider this time of year but only one Kris Kringle Craft Market. Previous attendees to the four day long extravaganza featuring door prizes, entertainment and more may recall the wandering presence of costumed characters... more  

• His voyage only delayed
• Is the sky really falling?
• Making sense of science

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