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Two huskies from Errington, Kodi and Tigger, went missing on Christmas Eve. - Facebook photo/Mafawnwee Olivia Kenton

Errington farmer receives death threats after two dogs shot, killed on her property

Woman says huskies were shot after entering her yard and attacking a goat

Two huskies from Errington, Kodi and Tigger, went missing on Christmas Eve. - Facebook photo/Mafawnwee Olivia Kenton
Two huskies from Errington, Kodi and Tiiger, went missing on Christmas Eve. They have now been confirmed deceased. - Facebook photo/Mafawnwee Olivia Kenton

Owner says Vancouver Island family devastated after learning huskies were shot, killed

Dogs were killed in Errington farmer’s yard after attacking livestock: RCMP

Two huskies from Errington, Kodi and Tiiger, went missing on Christmas Eve. They have now been confirmed deceased. - Facebook photo/Mafawnwee Olivia Kenton
WorkSafeBC investigating after worker injured at French Creek Seafood
WorkSafeBC investigating after worker injured at French Creek Seafood
Facebook photo/Bridget Matewish Howard, the world’s tallest gnome, located along the Island Highway in Nanoose Bay will be torn down if he doesn’t find a new home by April 30.

World’s largest gnome needs a new home

Iconic Vancouver Island attraction could soon be demolished

Facebook photo/Bridget Matewish Howard, the world’s tallest gnome, located along the Island Highway in Nanoose Bay will be torn down if he doesn’t find a new home by April 30.
Facebook photo/Bridget Matewish Howard, the world’s tallest gnome, located along the Island Highway in Nanoose Bay will be torn down if he doesn’t find a new home by April 30.

World’s largest gnome needs a new home

Iconic Nanoose Bay attraction could soon be demolished

Facebook photo/Bridget Matewish Howard, the world’s tallest gnome, located along the Island Highway in Nanoose Bay will be torn down if he doesn’t find a new home by April 30.
A fire truck and emergency personnel on Steelhead Place in Errington on Sunday, March 3. Two workers were taken to hospital after being pinned after a roof collapse on a nearby property. -Peter McCully photo

UPDATE: Two workers airlifted to hospital after roof collapse in Errington

Workers were conscious as they left the scene

A fire truck and emergency personnel on Steelhead Place in Errington on Sunday, March 3. Two workers were taken to hospital after being pinned after a roof collapse on a nearby property. -Peter McCully photo
This sand Jimi-Hendrix inspired sculpture by Peter Vogelaar looks like it’s enjoying a bit of a cool-down during the 2018 sand sculpting competition at Parksville Beach. - File photo

‘Myths and Legends’ voted as theme for Parksville’s 2019 sand sculpting competition

Winner beat out ‘Planes, Trains, Automobiles’ and ‘Carnival’

This sand Jimi-Hendrix inspired sculpture by Peter Vogelaar looks like it’s enjoying a bit of a cool-down during the 2018 sand sculpting competition at Parksville Beach. - File photo
After being missing for four days, dogs Kai and Lucy, returned to their Nanoose home on Feb. 23. Their owner, Nina Zurita, suspects the animal’s were stolen from her yard on Feb. 19. - aarf.ca

Missing dog experience leaves Island woman feeling relieved and paranoid

Experience has Nanoose woman wary of dog thieves in mid-Island area

After being missing for four days, dogs Kai and Lucy, returned to their Nanoose home on Feb. 23. Their owner, Nina Zurita, suspects the animal’s were stolen from her yard on Feb. 19. - aarf.ca
Qualicum Beach council has voted to give itself a raise. Back: councillor Adam Walker (left), councillor Robert Filmer (centre), and councillor Scott Harrison. Front: mayor Brian Wiese (left), and councillor Teunis Westbroek. — Town of Qualicum Beach photo

Qualicum Beach councillors give themselves a pay hike

Mayor also gets bump in move endorsed to address tax hike, lack of earlier raises

Qualicum Beach council has voted to give itself a raise. Back: councillor Adam Walker (left), councillor Robert Filmer (centre), and councillor Scott Harrison. Front: mayor Brian Wiese (left), and councillor Teunis Westbroek. — Town of Qualicum Beach photo
Qualicum Beach votes to regulate single-use plastics

Qualicum Beach votes to regulate single-use plastics

Unanimous vote to ban single-use plastic bags and straws

Qualicum Beach votes to regulate single-use plastics
Parksville artist and fashion designer Margie Preninger shows a piece of zero-waste art she made out of dryer lint. - Karly Blats photo

Vancouver Island artist aims to produce zero waste with creations, business

Parksville’s Margie Preninger even dabbled with dryer lint year ago

Parksville artist and fashion designer Margie Preninger shows a piece of zero-waste art she made out of dryer lint. - Karly Blats photo
The City of Parksville will not ban single-use plastic checkout bags. - File photo

Parksville council won’t ban single-use plastic bags

Politicians vote 6-1 against proposed bylaw

The City of Parksville will not ban single-use plastic checkout bags. - File photo
A Jeep caught fire Tuesday morning on Island Highway East near Nanoose. - Philip Wolf photo

Jeep bursts into flames on highway near Nanoose Bay

Emergency crews responded to blaze at approximately 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday

A Jeep caught fire Tuesday morning on Island Highway East near Nanoose. - Philip Wolf photo
KD Air in Qualicum Beach has voluntarily and temporarily suspended its operations until early March. - News file photo

Qualicum KD Air flights ceased until early March for airline improvements

Focus largely on flight schedules and convenience

KD Air in Qualicum Beach has voluntarily and temporarily suspended its operations until early March. - News file photo
Yvon and Simone Essiambre pose for a photo during their wedding in 1949. This year the couple, who live at The Gardens at Qualicum Beach, are celebrating their 70th anniversary. - Submitted photo
Yvon and Simone Essiambre pose for a photo during their wedding in 1949. This year the couple, who live at The Gardens at Qualicum Beach, are celebrating their 70th anniversary. - Submitted photo
Chris Sumando photo                                Qualicum Beach Fire Department member Eric Golob in his ‘designer’ snow suit using a leaf blower to clean the sidewalks.

Parksville Qualicum Beach drivers do better job of dealing with snowy road conditions

Number of motor-vehicle incidents drops substantially from previous week

Chris Sumando photo                                Qualicum Beach Fire Department member Eric Golob in his ‘designer’ snow suit using a leaf blower to clean the sidewalks.
Nanoose woman Cindy Bachman keeps busy with exercise and learning to play the drums almost 11 years after she received a kidney transplant from her sister-in-law. - Submitted photo

Nanoose Bay woman fundraises for kidney disease a decade after receiving transplant

Cindy Bachman to take part in 100-kilometre walk in September

Nanoose woman Cindy Bachman keeps busy with exercise and learning to play the drums almost 11 years after she received a kidney transplant from her sister-in-law. - Submitted photo
Nina Rastogi, a Sierra Club volunteer, right, said the current government has not lived up to its promise to move toward more sustainable forms of forestry during a small rally staged at Nanaimo-North Cowichan MLA Doug Routley’s constituency office in Nanaimo Wednesday. CHRIS BUSH/The News Bulletin

Protesters rally against logging of old-growth rainforests on Vancouver Island

Residents gather in front of MLA offices to lobby for increased old growth protection

Nina Rastogi, a Sierra Club volunteer, right, said the current government has not lived up to its promise to move toward more sustainable forms of forestry during a small rally staged at Nanaimo-North Cowichan MLA Doug Routley’s constituency office in Nanaimo Wednesday. CHRIS BUSH/The News Bulletin
Members with the Dashwood Volunteer Fire Department and BC Ambulance respond to a quad rollover near the intersection of Corcan Road and Meadowood Way on Feb. 3. - Facebook/Dashwood Volunteer Fire Department

Snow on roads keeps Parksville Qualicum Beach emergency crews hopping

Oceanside RCMP received 18 reports of motor vehicle accidents

Members with the Dashwood Volunteer Fire Department and BC Ambulance respond to a quad rollover near the intersection of Corcan Road and Meadowood Way on Feb. 3. - Facebook/Dashwood Volunteer Fire Department
Eleven-year-old Kaiden Finley was sworn in as Victoria police chief for a day in January. - Submitted by Katie Allenby

Youngster aims to raise awareness for Brain Tumour Walk in Victoria in May

Parksville’s Kaiden Finley, 11, continues to help others during cancer battle

Eleven-year-old Kaiden Finley was sworn in as Victoria police chief for a day in January. - Submitted by Katie Allenby