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Parksville resident Marguerite Kerr celebrated her 103rd birthday on June 27. (Submitted photo)

Parksville woman celebrates turning 103 by flying a kite on beach

Marguerite Kerr heads to Rathtrevor Beach for birthday wish

Parksville resident Marguerite Kerr celebrated her 103rd birthday on June 27. (Submitted photo)
Construction is underway on a new affordable housing development at 600 Beach Rd. in Qualicum Beach. From left: Mayor Teunis Westbroek, Ravi Kahlon, minister of housing, Scott Rodway, president of Qualicum Parksville Kiwanis Housing Society and Adam Walker, MLA for Parksville Qualicum. (Kevin Forsyth photo)

Construction underway on 56 affordable housing units in Qualicum Beach

Seventy per cent of the units will have rent geared to income

Construction is underway on a new affordable housing development at 600 Beach Rd. in Qualicum Beach. From left: Mayor Teunis Westbroek, Ravi Kahlon, minister of housing, Scott Rodway, president of Qualicum Parksville Kiwanis Housing Society and Adam Walker, MLA for Parksville Qualicum. (Kevin Forsyth photo)
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PQB crime report: Crooks target e-bikes, prowlers roam in Parksville

Oceanside RCMP also deal with youths lighting fires

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PQB crime report: Resident falls victim to text scam seeking banking info

Oceanside RCMP also deal with egged home, tool theft

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Arrowsmith Search and Rescue (ASAR) purchased the first of two initial response vehicles and has so far raised $60,000 of its $100,000 goal. (ASAR photo)

Little Mountain rescue highlights importance of ASAR’s ‘Rescue Ready’ campaign

Campaign to replace initial response vehicles wraps up June 30

Arrowsmith Search and Rescue (ASAR) purchased the first of two initial response vehicles and has so far raised $60,000 of its $100,000 goal. (ASAR photo)
The B.C. government will invest an additional $25 million into its Clean Coast, Clean Waters Initiative Fund. The announcement was made May 30 at Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park near Parksville. Left to right: Sheila Malcolmson, MLA for Nanaimo Adam Walker, MLA for Parksville-Qualicum, George Heyman, Minister of Environment, MLA Aman Singh, Parliamentary Secretary for Environment, Paul Kariya, Senior Policy Advisor at Coast First Nations-Great Bear Initiative and Joshua Charleson, Relationships Director for the Coastal Restoration Society. (Submitted photo)

B.C. government pledges additional $25 million for coastal cleanup

Fund aims to restore marine environment by removing derelict vessels, cleaning up marine debris

The B.C. government will invest an additional $25 million into its Clean Coast, Clean Waters Initiative Fund. The announcement was made May 30 at Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park near Parksville. Left to right: Sheila Malcolmson, MLA for Nanaimo Adam Walker, MLA for Parksville-Qualicum, George Heyman, Minister of Environment, MLA Aman Singh, Parliamentary Secretary for Environment, Paul Kariya, Senior Policy Advisor at Coast First Nations-Great Bear Initiative and Joshua Charleson, Relationships Director for the Coastal Restoration Society. (Submitted photo)
(Photo from BC Wildfire Service website)

BC Wildfire Service responds to small blaze in central Vancouver Island

Coastal Fire Centre: Fire not expected to grow

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Construction on the Gathering Plaza in Parksville Community Park is well underway. Photo shows progress as of May 2. (City of Parksville photo)

Popular splash park in Parksville Community Park closed until further notice

Ongoing construction this summer means park disruptions

Construction on the Gathering Plaza in Parksville Community Park is well underway. Photo shows progress as of May 2. (City of Parksville photo)
Fire destroyed a house in the 500 block of Temple Street in Parksville Saturday evening, May 13. (Kevin Forsyth photo)

No injuries after Vancouver Island home gutted by fire

Cause of fire under investigation

Fire destroyed a house in the 500 block of Temple Street in Parksville Saturday evening, May 13. (Kevin Forsyth photo)
Harley went missing in the Englishman River Falls Provincial Park area the morning of Feb. 20. (FLED photo)

Mid-Island community continues to search for missing dog Harley

Chocolate Labrador Retriever went missing in Englishman River Falls area Feb. 20

Harley went missing in the Englishman River Falls Provincial Park area the morning of Feb. 20. (FLED photo)
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B.C. driver pulled over with seat down, drug paraphernalia on lap, driver-assist engaged

Highway patrol officers on Vancouver Island says driver not actually driving, arrest made

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Jimmy Pieschke pleaded guilty to child pornography offences in Quebec but failed to show up to court and went on the run in B.C. (Photo courtesy of BC RCMP)

Man guilty of child porn offences in Quebec nabbed in Parksville

Fugitive was spotted by a member of the public: Oceanside RCMP

Jimmy Pieschke pleaded guilty to child pornography offences in Quebec but failed to show up to court and went on the run in B.C. (Photo courtesy of BC RCMP)
Jimmy Pieschke pleaded guilty to child pornography offences in Quebec but failed to show up to court and went on the run in B.C. (Photo courtesy of BC RCMP)

Man guilty of child porn offences in Quebec nabbed on Vancouver Island

Fugitive was spotted by a member of the public in Parksville

Jimmy Pieschke pleaded guilty to child pornography offences in Quebec but failed to show up to court and went on the run in B.C. (Photo courtesy of BC RCMP)
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Suspicious death under investigation in central Vancouver Island

RCMP says there is no risk to public, asks for help from anyone with more information

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Suspicious death under investigation in Errington

RCMP ask public’s help for any information

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RCMP seize weapons, drugs during search of Parksville home

Two occupants with warrants arrested

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Two people enjoy a hot day at Rathtrevor Beach in Parksville. (PQB News file photo)

Accessibility upgrades completed at Island’s popular Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park

Improvements part of commitment to make B.C. parks more inclusive and accessible

Two people enjoy a hot day at Rathtrevor Beach in Parksville. (PQB News file photo)
Fire destroyed a boat at Schooner Cove Marina in Nanoose Bay on March 20. (Photo courtesy of Alee King)

Boat destroyed by fire in Nanoose Bay marina

Cause not identified after blaze breaks out on the water at Fairwinds

Fire destroyed a boat at Schooner Cove Marina in Nanoose Bay on March 20. (Photo courtesy of Alee King)
A building was destroyed by a fire in Errington on March 14. (Angie Garner photo via Facebook)

One treated for minor burns, smoke inhalation as fire destroys Errington building

Business owner transported to hospital, building considered a total loss

A building was destroyed by a fire in Errington on March 14. (Angie Garner photo via Facebook)
The Friday for Future group from Kwalikum Secondary have a petition asking the federal government for legislation requiring every MP to consult with environmental youth leadership in their riding prior to bringing any bill affecting greenhouse gas emissions forward to second reading in Parliament. (File photo)

Qualicum Beach climate activists petition federal government

Youths bring message to Ottawa with help from local MP Johns

The Friday for Future group from Kwalikum Secondary have a petition asking the federal government for legislation requiring every MP to consult with environmental youth leadership in their riding prior to bringing any bill affecting greenhouse gas emissions forward to second reading in Parliament. (File photo)