Fire hall grant is denied

Parksville is back to square one, again, with its fire hall expansion after being denied a federal grant which could have paid for up to half the cost. The city has been working towards an expansion of the hall, built in 1974, for over a decade. They purchased neighbouring properties as... more

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... more

• O little town under construction
• Road through wetland a non-starter
• Town sets sights on removing its irritating ‘thorns’

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Generals chase Storm out of town

Campbell River goalie Tyler Bachmeier made 49 saves, but it was Kyle Bixby, the only player on the ice able to bulge the twine, scoring twice to lead the Oceanside Generals to a wild 2-0 win over the visiting Storm... more  

• Local blueliner sees his future
• Morale high among the Breakers swim team
• Bantam Lightning pick up fifth place

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A little madness in downtown Qualicum Beach

Old Man Winter took Father Christmas to the mat Thursday 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

• Qualicum Beach chamber names new board  
• Pat Weber takes over at QB chamber
• Fir Street condos out, new store in

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Highlighting their equal opportunities in Oceanside

Since 1959 the Parksville and District Association for Community Living has supported adults with developmental disabilities and on Saturday it was time to crow about their achievements via a full day of 50th anniversary celebrations held in the city’s community... more

• The Messiah is returning to Parksville  
• Youth theatre
• Leadfoot: Five guys playing to the crowd

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Rotary roses

• Wild night for Moonlight Madness  
• Colouring contest
• City to relax vendor policy

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