Environmental groups and residents, including the mayor of Qualicum Beach, are upset that the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) has “quietly” begun a public comment period for the proposed Raven Underground Coal Mine Project.
John Snyder, chair of CoalWatch Comox Valley, a citizens’ group that formed in response to the proposed mine, said he just happened upon the notice online and was taken aback.
READThe Coastal Fire Centre is asking for help from the public this weekend to help prevent human-caused wildfires.
READThe results from Parksville’s resident survey are in and most people appear pretty satisfied.
READPolice, community leaders and citizens on the street were expressing anger this week over a rash of vandalism that saw cars, a school and a historic train station damaged.
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The City of Parksville repaired and resurfaced the two tennis courts in Community Park.
READIt’s been a summer to remember for Qualicum Beach’s Brayden Eriksen, and the great thing is there are many rounds yet to be played.
READOceanside’s Intermediate B Sharks saw their season come to a disappointing end in Victoria last Sunday as they fell victim to the heat and the Juan de Fuca Whalers.
READSusan Elton started making clothes for dogs when she couldn’t find anything to fit her dog.
READVICTORIA – Forests Minister Pat Bell begs to differ with the report from Central 1 Credit Union that projects more than 11,000 jobs will be lost by the time the pine beetle infestation runs its course in B.C.
READComing originally from Winnipeg, all Manitoba pensioners with locked-in RRSP’s will be happy to hear of the changes made with regard to their pension money.
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The Town of Qualicum Beach made a strategic withdrawal on its push to enact a bylaw outlawing the use of cosmetic pesticides in the community, but that likely won’t slow down the initiative in the long run.
READCar lovers are going to want to make their way down to the Parksville Community Centre this Sunday for the 21st Annual Oceanside Overdrive Show & Shine.
READQualicum Beach council has given up on the idea of finding a home for a movie theatre uptown, but that doesn’t mean they’re giving up on the idea of livening things up in the core.
READMany Oceanside residents have an opinion about the island that floats on the offshore horizon, but surprisingly few have actually taken the time to visit Lasqueti.
READGood times were had by all who attended Forward House’s eighth annual summer barbecue fundraiser in Parksville on Saturday.
READThere was a new note of confidence among town staff and politicians alike as council this week agreed to extend the deadline for demolition of a long standing eyesore on Memorial Ave.
READTotal Votes: 91
Current High Answer: No
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