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John O’Halloran at St. Anne’s Church on Jan. 8 in Parksville. (Cloe Logan photo)

COVID-19: No clear timeline for homeless shelter solution in Parksville Qualicum area

Workers and people affected by homelessness call for immediate help after facility closes

John O’Halloran at St. Anne’s Church on Jan. 8 in Parksville. (Cloe Logan photo)
COVID-19: ‘The Ballad of Bonnie Henry’ recorded and released

COVID-19: ‘The Ballad of Bonnie Henry’ recorded and released

LISTEN: Quick turnaround for song penned by Qualicum Beach musician Phil Dwyer

COVID-19: ‘The Ballad of Bonnie Henry’ recorded and released
Introverted and extroverted kids going to react differently to COVID-19 restrictions

Introverted and extroverted kids going to react differently to COVID-19 restrictions

B.C. child psychologist says your parenting approach can’t be one-size fits all in social isolation

Introverted and extroverted kids going to react differently to COVID-19 restrictions
Juno Award-winning musician Phil Dwyer of Qualicum Beach wrote a song for provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry. (News file photo)

Order of Canada musician Phil Dwyer pens ‘The Ballad of Bonnie Henry’

Qualicum Beach lawyer notes provincial health officer has become a ‘folk hero’

Juno Award-winning musician Phil Dwyer of Qualicum Beach wrote a song for provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry. (News file photo)
Marisa Panter’s daughter Ana with her dog Ally, who has chronic pancreatitis. (Submitted photo)

B.C. veterinarians want to smooth the fur of COVID-19-worried pet owners

Vets expect to continue giving your fur buddies the help they need while social distancing

Marisa Panter’s daughter Ana with her dog Ally, who has chronic pancreatitis. (Submitted photo)
Boarding the plane in Kunming, where former Parksville resident Mark Conway had his layover on his journey back to China. (Submitted photo)

Former Parksville man returns to China after leaving amid COVID-19 scare

Mark Conway details harrowing journey, intense quarantine protocol

Boarding the plane in Kunming, where former Parksville resident Mark Conway had his layover on his journey back to China. (Submitted photo)
A damaged charging station in Qualicum Beach. (Submitted photo)
A damaged charging station in Qualicum Beach. (Submitted photo)
A social distancing infographic gives advice to keep people healthy. (Black Press file photo)

COVID-19: Island councillor makes social distancing a sign of the times

Qualicum Beach’s Scott Harrison has signs printed for area businesses

A social distancing infographic gives advice to keep people healthy. (Black Press file photo)
Electric vehicle chargers damaged during theft in Qualicum Beach

Electric vehicle chargers damaged during theft in Qualicum Beach

‘This type of nonsense is discouraging to say the least’

Electric vehicle chargers damaged during theft in Qualicum Beach
A damaged charging station in Qualicum Beach. (Submitted photo)

Electric vehicle chargers damaged during theft in Qualicum Beach

‘This type of nonsense is discouraging to say the least’

A damaged charging station in Qualicum Beach. (Submitted photo)
St. Anne’s Church in Parksville. (Cloe Logan photo)

‘I bawled, it was heartbreaking’: Parksville homeless shelter forced to close due to COVID-19 concerns

Reverend at St. Anne’s Church pleads for government’s assistance, facility doesn’t pass health standard

St. Anne’s Church in Parksville. (Cloe Logan photo)
Kids and parents need to take social distancing seriously, and restrict their playdates, the executive director of the Public Health Association of British Columbia. (pixabay photo)

COVID-19: Keeping their distance will help keep your kids healthy

Public health official says cancel playdates, encourage two-metre gap outside household family

Kids and parents need to take social distancing seriously, and restrict their playdates, the executive director of the Public Health Association of British Columbia. (pixabay photo)
COVID-19. (Image Credit: CDC)

Island RCMP warn against COVID-19 scams

Government of Canada also reminds people to be alert for fraudsters

COVID-19. (Image Credit: CDC)
Parksville council discussed the idea of creating a selfie bench at their most recent council meeting on March 2. (News file photo)

Parksville council ponders a ‘selfie bench’ for tourists

Mayor Mayne pitches idea, some worried about cost

Parksville council discussed the idea of creating a selfie bench at their most recent council meeting on March 2. (News file photo)
Hand sanitizer is in low stock across the country. (Hannah Saunders photo)

Parksville Qualicum Beach stores sell out of hand sanitizer amid COVID-19 fears

Although risk to people in Canada is low, masks also fly off the shelves

Hand sanitizer is in low stock across the country. (Hannah Saunders photo)
Peter and Lynne Cracknell of Nanaimo hold up a sign for passing motorists, as more than 100 people attended a rally, organized by Herring Aid, Sunday in Qualicum Beach. (PQB News photo)

Herring Aid group stages Vancouver Island rally

Supporters gather in Qualicum Beach, want industrial herring fishing suspended

Peter and Lynne Cracknell of Nanaimo hold up a sign for passing motorists, as more than 100 people attended a rally, organized by Herring Aid, Sunday in Qualicum Beach. (PQB News photo)
Reporter Cloe Logan and Mike Andrews checking the plane before take off. (Emily Vance photo)

Reporter takes to the skies: Qualicum Beach flight school now up and running

VI Free Daily correspondent Cloe Logan tries flying with instructor Mike Andrews

Reporter Cloe Logan and Mike Andrews checking the plane before take off. (Emily Vance photo)
The cast from ‘Chesapeake Shores’ pose for a photo in season three of the hit Hallmark series. (Chesapeake Shores photo)

Popular TV series ‘Chesapeake Shores’ renewed for season five

Hallmark Channel show to return to filming in Parksville Qualicum Beach area

The cast from ‘Chesapeake Shores’ pose for a photo in season three of the hit Hallmark series. (Chesapeake Shores photo)
A home off Terrien Road in Nanoose Bay was destroyed by fire in the early morning of Feb. 23. (Jim Murray photo)

Massive early-morning blaze destroys unoccupied Nanoose Bay home

Firefighters from three departments called in to battle fire

A home off Terrien Road in Nanoose Bay was destroyed by fire in the early morning of Feb. 23. (Jim Murray photo)
B.C. conservation officers were called on Tuesday, Feb. 18 to remove five hog carcasses from a ditch in Coombs. (Submitted)

Resident discovers five discarded hog heads in Vancouver Island ditch

WARNING: Graphic image may be upsetting to some readers

B.C. conservation officers were called on Tuesday, Feb. 18 to remove five hog carcasses from a ditch in Coombs. (Submitted)