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As cannabis legalization nears, the City of Parksville wants to hear from residents. File photo

Parksville prohibits pot — for now

Bylaw amendments give city time to set up legal cannabis regime

As cannabis legalization nears, the City of Parksville wants to hear from residents. File photo
Residents look at posters describing the proposed supportive housing project for 222 Corfield St. during an open house held in March at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre in March. — NEWS file photo

Parksville supportive housing bylaw advances

Council votes down referendum, schedules June 19 public hearing

Residents look at posters describing the proposed supportive housing project for 222 Corfield St. during an open house held in March at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre in March. — NEWS file photo
Parksville latest Island town to investigate plastic bag ban

Parksville latest Island town to investigate plastic bag ban

Councillor issues motion in conjunction with annual Earth Day

Parksville latest Island town to investigate plastic bag ban
Sandy Shore Skating Club’s Olivia Bau performs her short program the BC-Yukon Sectional figure skating competition at Oceanside Place last November. Another sectional competition is expected to bring more than 500 skaters to Oceanside Place April 6-8. — NEWS file photo

Parksville plays host to BC-Yukon figure skating competition

More than 500 skaters expected to compete at Oceanside Place April 6-8

Sandy Shore Skating Club’s Olivia Bau performs her short program the BC-Yukon Sectional figure skating competition at Oceanside Place last November. Another sectional competition is expected to bring more than 500 skaters to Oceanside Place April 6-8. — NEWS file photo
The property at 222 Corfield St. has been set aside for a supportive housing project and shelter in Parksville. — NEWS file photo

Residents vocalize opposition to Parksville homeless housing

Council gives go-ahead to zoning for 52-unit project during contentious meeting

The property at 222 Corfield St. has been set aside for a supportive housing project and shelter in Parksville. — NEWS file photo
Parksville-Qualicum MLA Michelle Stilwell addresses NDP Finance Minister Carole James during Question Period in the provincial legislature Thursday, March 15, 2018. — B.C. Legislature video image

Parksville-Qualicum MLA grills minister over speculation tax

Stilwell supports RDN bid for exemption from legislation

Parksville-Qualicum MLA Michelle Stilwell addresses NDP Finance Minister Carole James during Question Period in the provincial legislature Thursday, March 15, 2018. — B.C. Legislature video image
A pair of Canada geese stroll through a farm field in Errington, near the site where the carcasses of 40 geese were dumped after apparently being taken by hunters. — J.R. Rardon photo

CO: Errington goose carcasses most likely dumped by hunters

Carcasses of 40 birds discovered dumped on remote trail

A pair of Canada geese stroll through a farm field in Errington, near the site where the carcasses of 40 geese were dumped after apparently being taken by hunters. — J.R. Rardon photo
Traffic moves slowly on Highway 19 southbound near Parksville as Errington Volunteer Fire Department members mop up following a vehicle fire Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018. — J.R. Rardon photo

Truck fire, collision snarls traffic on Hwy 19 in Parksville

One person take to hospital for observation in Sunday incident

Traffic moves slowly on Highway 19 southbound near Parksville as Errington Volunteer Fire Department members mop up following a vehicle fire Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018. — J.R. Rardon photo
Traffic moves slowly on Highway 19 southbound near Parksville as Errington Volunteer Fire Department members mop up following a vehicle fire Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018. — J.R. Rardon photo

Truck fire, collision snarls traffic on Hwy 19 in Parksville

One person taken to hospital for observation in Sunday incident

Traffic moves slowly on Highway 19 southbound near Parksville as Errington Volunteer Fire Department members mop up following a vehicle fire Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018. — J.R. Rardon photo
Colleen Dkyslag of Parksville’s Career Centre, left, and Janet Thony of the Coombs Farmer’s Institute stand at Pickard’s Farm in Errington, where they have overseen youth taking part in the GoodSeeds youth supporting sustainable agriculture program. — J.R. Rardon photo

Pilot program trains next generation of Island farmers

Parksville’s GoodSeeds introduces youth 17-30 years to agricultural careers

Colleen Dkyslag of Parksville’s Career Centre, left, and Janet Thony of the Coombs Farmer’s Institute stand at Pickard’s Farm in Errington, where they have overseen youth taking part in the GoodSeeds youth supporting sustainable agriculture program. — J.R. Rardon photo
Dr. Anne McDonald, seated, and World Parrot Refuge Rising Wings Memorial Project chair Gloria Fantin meet at the memorial bench they helped install at Parksville’s railroad station park in February, 2018. — J.R. Rardon photo

Coombs parrot refuge birds gone but not forgotten

Volunteers fund memorial bench in Parksville park

Dr. Anne McDonald, seated, and World Parrot Refuge Rising Wings Memorial Project chair Gloria Fantin meet at the memorial bench they helped install at Parksville’s railroad station park in February, 2018. — J.R. Rardon photo
Parksville to nip pot sales in bud

Parksville to nip pot sales in bud

City wants to create local framework with public input

Parksville to nip pot sales in bud
UPDATE: Geall snaps Cotter’s provincial curling streak in Parksville

UPDATE: Geall snaps Cotter’s provincial curling streak in Parksville

Kelowna rink goes extra end to outduel Vernon-based squad in final

UPDATE: Geall snaps Cotter’s provincial curling streak in Parksville
The road to a healthy lifestyle and body weight is filled with potholes and pitfalls. Health care professionals recommend avoiding ‘quick-fix’ diets in favour of a sustainable, healthy diet. — J.R. Rardon photo

Pitfalls may prevent permanent purging of pounds

‘Quick-fix’ diets no substitute for sustainable and healthy lifestyle changes

The road to a healthy lifestyle and body weight is filled with potholes and pitfalls. Health care professionals recommend avoiding ‘quick-fix’ diets in favour of a sustainable, healthy diet. — J.R. Rardon photo
Fencing, shrubs, a light pole and slabs of asphalt were tossed about at the entrance to Parry’s RV Park in Parksville when floodwaters washed out the road leading to the park late Sunday night, Jan. 28, 2018. — J.R. Rardon photo

Residents begin returning to flood-damaged Parksville RV park

Residents begin returning to Parry’s RV Park as floodwaters recede

Fencing, shrubs, a light pole and slabs of asphalt were tossed about at the entrance to Parry’s RV Park in Parksville when floodwaters washed out the road leading to the park late Sunday night, Jan. 28, 2018. — J.R. Rardon photo
Jackie Roberts of Port Alberni poses during a photo shoot at the completion of her Healthy Role Models weight-loss journey in 2017. Roberts cut down from a high weight of 190 pounds at the start of the program (inset). — Photos submitted by Jackie Roberts

Mother of two rises to weight-loss challenge

Former Qualicum Beach woman finds success with like-minded community

Jackie Roberts of Port Alberni poses during a photo shoot at the completion of her Healthy Role Models weight-loss journey in 2017. Roberts cut down from a high weight of 190 pounds at the start of the program (inset). — Photos submitted by Jackie Roberts
NEWS file photo Parksville Curling Club will host its eighth B.C. championship since 2009 beginning Jan. 31.

Parksville Curling Club makes prime-time

B.C.’s top men’s teams coming to Island for provincial championships

NEWS file photo Parksville Curling Club will host its eighth B.C. championship since 2009 beginning Jan. 31.

Lifestyle change key to keeping off pounds

Pharmasave Parksville aids UBC clinical study helping sufferers of Type 2 diabetes

Parksville MakerSpace members ride the rails

Parksville MakerSpace members ride the rails

New room added for model train enthusiasts; workshop set for Jan. 21

Parksville MakerSpace members ride the rails
Parksville firefighters train a hose on a Dodge pickup that caught fire in the driveway of a home in San Pareil on Thursday morning, Jan. 11, 2018. — J.R. Rardon photo

Pickup ignites in Parksville driveway

Firefighters put out blaze that fully engulfed vehicle

Parksville firefighters train a hose on a Dodge pickup that caught fire in the driveway of a home in San Pareil on Thursday morning, Jan. 11, 2018. — J.R. Rardon photo