Oceanside BC Canada
- Wind warning issued for Oceanside ahead of strong Pacific stormnanaimonewsnow.com Wind warning issued for Oceanside ahead of strong Pacific storm
PARKSVILLE - Blustery conditions are expected to persist through much of the day, prompting a formal warning f...
- Parksville affordable housing proposal advanced to public hearingwww.pqbnews.com Parksville affordable housing proposal advanced to public hearing
Project intended to bolster workforce housing supply
- Families enjoy bumper crop at Silver Meadows in Erringtonwww.pqbnews.com Families enjoy bumper crop at Silver Meadows in Errington
Pumpkin patch and corn maze are open again for the season
- Salmon return to Vancouver Island watershedswww.nanaimobulletin.com Salmon return to Vancouver Island watersheds
After travelling thousands of kilometres, salmon are going back to their natal stream for spawning
- Movie filming in Parksville during next 2 weekswww.pqbnews.com Movie filming in Parksville during next 2 weeks
Locations include gravel lot behind curling rink in community park
- Two people uninjured after plane crashes, bursts into flames in Qualicum Beach: fire dept.cheknews.ca Two people uninjured after plane crashes, bursts into flames in Qualicum Beach: fire dept.
Two people walked away uninjured after the plane they were in crashed and burst into flames upon landing at the Qualicum Beach Airport, according to fire crews.
- Medieval Fall Faire coming to Coombs Sept. 14 and Sept. 15www.pqbnews.com Medieval Fall Faire coming to Coombs Sept. 14 and Sept. 15
Faire will include sword fighting, archery, axe throwing, bardic performances, food trucks and vendor booths
- Acclaimed flamenco dancer brings ground-breaking show to Vancouver Islandwww.pqbnews.com Acclaimed flamenco dancer brings ground-breaking show to Vancouver Island
"La Forastera" bring an innovative use of multimedia elements
- GIVING BACK: '100 Kids' group makes donation to Parksville Museumwww.pqbnews.com GIVING BACK: '100 Kids' group makes donation to Parksville Museum
Youngsters meet four times per year to aid PQB charitable causes
- Faced with a thorny problem, Qualicum Beach turns to goatswww.timescolonist.com Faced with a thorny problem, Qualicum Beach turns to goats
Nineteen goats are working around the clock to clear blackberries and brambles from an overgrown alley in Qualicum Beach.
- Legendary Hawaii Mars preparing for final flight over Nanaimo & Oceansidewww.885thebeach.com Legendary Hawaii Mars preparing for final flight over Nanaimo & Oceanside
NANAIMO - One of the most iconic planes in B.C. firefighting history is days away from flying its final mission.Coulson Aviation's Hawaii Mars water b...
- Qualicum Beach woman awarded B.C. Medal of Good Citizenshipwww.pqbnews.com Qualicum Beach woman awarded B.C. Medal of Good Citizenship
Donna Furneaux one of 18 British Columbians recognized this year
- Community library theft an 'unwelcome surprise' for Coombs residentswww.pqbnews.com Community library theft an 'unwelcome surprise' for Coombs residents
Small neighbourhood library mysteriously disappears, books and all
- Regional District of Nanaimo waste separation bylaw to take effect in 2025www.pqbnews.com Regional District of Nanaimo waste separation bylaw to take effect in 2025
Residents given a chance to prepare for new waste policy
- Electric airplane to be displayed at Qualicum Beach Airportwww.pqbnews.com Electric airplane to be displayed at Qualicum Beach Airport
E-planes could address noise concerns from town residents
- 'Blast from the Past' car show returns to Coombs Fairgrounds Aug. 3www.pqbnews.com 'Blast from the Past' car show returns to Coombs Fairgrounds Aug. 3
More than 100 classic autos will be at fairgrounds from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- B.C. Rental Protection Fund helps secure homes for Parksville seniorswww.pqbnews.com B.C. Rental Protection Fund helps secure homes for Parksville seniors
Moilliet Manor residents pleased after property purchased
- Parksville enters Stage 3 watering restrictions effective immediatelywww.pqbnews.com Parksville enters Stage 3 watering restrictions effective immediately
Residents encouraged to further reduce water consumption
- Milner Gardens & Woodland | Gardens BCgardensbc.com Milner Gardens & Woodland
Vancouver Island University’s Milner Gardens & Woodland is a magical seaside retreat once reserved for royalty. Sheltered by the site’s old-growth forest and the Strait of Georgia, this woodland estate rejuvenates the soul with its gardens and magnificent coastal views. Stroll along the groomed natu...
- CFUW PQ provides record number of scholarships and bursarieswww.pqbnews.com CFUW PQ provides record number of scholarships and bursaries
Twenty-one awards total $67K to local women pursuing post-secondary education
- Winners announced at Parksville’s world-renowned sand sculpting competitionwww.pqbnews.com Winners announced at Parksville’s world-renowned sand sculpting competition
Competitors from Colombia, U.S. and Russia nab top prizes
- Campfire ban in effect July 12 for Parksville Fire Protection Areawww.pqbnews.com Campfire ban in effect July 12 for Parksville Fire Protection Area
Open burning prohibited until further notice
- Cash-stuffed wallet left on car roof 'rains' money on Island Highway in Parksvillewww.timescolonist.com Cash-stuffed wallet left on car roof 'rains' money on Island Highway in Parksville
Sooke’s Brooke Ervin saw motorists pulled over on the side of the highway grabbing money that was seemingly falling from the sky.
- Parksville Qualicum Beach benchmark home price remains near $900Kwww.pqbnews.com Parksville Qualicum Beach benchmark home price remains near $900K
Month-over-month increase of 1 per cent compared to last year
> Yochim notes that well-priced, high-quality properties continue to garner multiple offers, but REALTORS® are seeing more offers significantly below the asking price.
- Qualicum Beach creates community wildfire resiliency planwww.pqbnews.com Qualicum Beach creates community wildfire resiliency plan
Councillor touts importance for environment
- Qualicum Beach to hold meeting on airport, public safetywww.pqbnews.com Qualicum Beach to hold meeting on airport, public safety
Meeting will be held on July 10 at 4 p.m. at council chambers
- Regional District of Nanaimo gets $45K for Area F boundary studywww.pqbnews.com Regional District of Nanaimo gets $45K for Area F boundary study
Area includes Coombs, Hilliers, Errington, Whiskey Creek and Meadowood
- Annual property taxes due in Nanaimo and Oceanside or penalties applywww.885thebeach.com Annual property taxes due in Nanaimo and Oceanside or penalties apply
NANAIMO - Property taxes are due for mid Island area land owners before varying penalties kick in. All municipalities on the mid Island from Ladysmith...
- Head To This Little-Known Area On Canada's Coastline For A Family-Friendly Beach Getaway - Islandswww.islands.com Head To This Little-Known Area On Canada's Coastline For A Family-Friendly Beach Getaway - Islands
Families have a wealth of animal encounters, outdoor activities, and artistic explorations to look forward to on the coastline of this Canadian island.
- Qualicum Beach to place art piece at roundaboutwww.pqbnews.com Qualicum Beach to place art piece at roundabout
Qualicum First Nation artist commissioned for project
> On top of the artist fee, the town will spend $30,000 for fabrication, production, and placement of the piece and another $20,100 for engineering, electrical and concrete base installation. The total cost of the project is estimated to be $65,100, which Watson indicated exceeds the town's budget for the project by $16,100. To cover the shortfall, staff suggested redirecting the extra funds from the Highway 19A Ditch Infill/Bike Lane/Parking – Phase 1 project.
- Qualicum Beach art sale raises $2,600 for SD69 Backpack Programwww.pqbnews.com Qualicum Beach art sale raises $2,600 for SD69 Backpack Program
Parksville art group DeCosmos Fine Arts Society host sale at Father's Day car show
- RDN: No enforcement for now on use of RVs as long-term homeswww.pqbnews.com RDN: No enforcement for now on use of RVs as long-term homes
Oceanside Affordable Housing petition for compassion has more than 500 signatures
- Iskwew Air gets $1.75M investment from Raven Indigenous Capital Partnerswww.pqbnews.com Iskwew Air gets $1.75M investment from Raven Indigenous Capital Partners
Only carrier providing scheduled flights between YVR and Qualicum Beach
- ---www.pqbnews.com Orphaned bear cub doing well at North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre
'Kona' brought to wildlife recovery centre weighing just 2.5 kilograms
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- Nanaimo SPCA caging humans during Saturday’s Lock-in for Love eventwww.thelounge999.com Nanaimo SPCA caging humans during Saturday’s Lock-in for Love event
NANAIMO - Rescue animals at SPCA branches across B.C. will be getting some human companionship in their kennels today.The annual Lock-in for Love fund...
- Input sought for French Creek estuary management planwww.pqbnews.com Input sought for French Creek estuary management plan
Residents invited to provide feedback on draft plan by July 5
- Heat to blast mid Island not expected to last: Environment Canadananaimonewsnow.com Heat to blast mid Island not expected to last: Environment Canada
NANAIMO - A forecaster isn't anticipating a brief heatwave is a sign we're in for a long, hot summer. Environm...
- Parksville Beach Festival returns to community park on July 12www.pqbnews.com Parksville Beach Festival returns to community park on July 12
Sand sculpting competition, concerts and buskers all part of popular festival
- Parksville vet clinic providing free and low-cost care for furry friends in neednanaimonewsnow.com Parksville vet clinic providing free and low-cost care for furry friends in need
PARKSVILLE - Low-cost veterinarian services are now available in Oceanside for those struggling to find the fu...