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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)
Residents at the VIP Motel temporary housing are concerned the facility will close its doors on March 31.(PQB News file photo)

Residents and staff worry as deadline to close Parksville temporary housing looms

BC Housing says it is working with community partners on a solution for VIP Motel situation

Residents at the VIP Motel temporary housing are concerned the facility will close its doors on March 31.(PQB News file photo)
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Wendy Kotorynski captured a rare display of the Aurora Borealis at the Parksville waterfront the night of Feb. 26 and Feb. 27. (Wendy Kotorynski photo)

Parksville photographer captures rare Aurora Borealis showing

Strong geomagnetic storm and lack of clouds made for ‘amazing display’

Wendy Kotorynski captured a rare display of the Aurora Borealis at the Parksville waterfront the night of Feb. 26 and Feb. 27. (Wendy Kotorynski photo)
Rob Ross will be at the Rod & Gun in Parksville for the Big Beast Stand-up Comedy show on March 5. (Submitted photo)

Comedian Rob Ross visits Parksville on March 5

Big Beast Comedy Tour will stop at Rod & Gun for 8 p.m. show

Rob Ross will be at the Rod & Gun in Parksville for the Big Beast Stand-up Comedy show on March 5. (Submitted photo)
Nathan Cotton and his family are grateful for the support of Variety - the Children’s Charity of BC after Nathan suffered two concussions in one day in 2021, leaving him with post-concussion syndrome. (Submitted photo)

Parksville family grateful for support from Variety – the Children’s Charity of BC

Injuries left 14-year-old with post-concussion syndrome

Nathan Cotton and his family are grateful for the support of Variety - the Children’s Charity of BC after Nathan suffered two concussions in one day in 2021, leaving him with post-concussion syndrome. (Submitted photo)
Harley went missing in the Englishman River Falls Provincial Park area the morning of Feb. 20. (FLED photo)

Search on for missing dog near Englishman River Falls Provincial Park

Harley 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)
The Artward Bound plein air painting group each created their own artistic interpretation of what remains of several local business locations after a fire at the Parksville Heritage Centre last November. (Pat Palmer painting)

Artists find beauty in what remains after Parksville fire

Artward Bound plein air painting group members each created own artistic interpretation

The Artward Bound plein air painting group each created their own artistic interpretation of what remains of several local business locations after a fire at the Parksville Heritage Centre last November. (Pat Palmer painting)
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PQB crime report: Thieves pilfer catalytic converters in Parksville, Nanoose Bay

Oceanside RCMP also deal with online scams, business break-and-enters

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The bench at the Springwood Tennis Courts is littered with food containers, wrappers and other garbage. (Submitted photo)

Parksville tennis courts littered with drug paraphernalia, other garbage

Pickleball club, city deal with mess on an ongoing basis

The bench at the Springwood Tennis Courts is littered with food containers, wrappers and other garbage. (Submitted photo)
Parksville Mayor Doug O’Brien. (Submitted photo)

PODCAST: Parksville Mayor Doug O’Brien looks ahead to council priorities in 2023

PQBeat: Discussion includes housing, development, pickleball and more

Parksville Mayor Doug O’Brien. (Submitted photo)
Damon Langlois, from B.C., hard at work during the 2022 Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition in Parksville July 17, 2022. (PQB News file photo)

Parksville Beach Festival Society puts out call for professional sand sculptors

Sand sculpting competition set for July 13 to July 16, 2023

Damon Langlois, from B.C., hard at work during the 2022 Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition in Parksville July 17, 2022. (PQB News file photo)
Ronald Laidman has been jumping into the cold water each Jan. 1 since 1981, when he was 16. (Submitted photo)

Qualicum Beach man marks 43rd consecutive polar bear swim

Ronald Laidman has been jumping into the chilly water each Jan. 1 since 1981

Ronald Laidman has been jumping into the cold water each Jan. 1 since 1981, when he was 16. (Submitted photo)
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PQB crime report: Resident reports losing $20K via fraud buying cryptocurrency

Oceanside RCMP also deal with more online scams, vehicle theft

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The 2023 Polar Bear Splash saw a good turnout at Parksville Beach on Jan. 1. (Kevin Forsyth photo)

Hundreds take plunge in Parksville’s Polar Bear Splash 2023

Residents brave cold waters to celebrate new year

The 2023 Polar Bear Splash saw a good turnout at Parksville Beach on Jan. 1. (Kevin Forsyth photo)
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Top 10: A look back at the most-read PQB News stories from 2022

Another unique and interesting year is in the books

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Regional District of Nanaimo board chair Vanessa Craig. (Submitted photo)

PODCAST: A look ahead to 2023 with Vanessa Craig, board chair for the RDN

PQBeat: Talk includes importance of working with neighbouring municipal governments

Regional District of Nanaimo board chair Vanessa Craig. (Submitted photo)
Brandon Nicoll hit .333 for the Southern Arkansas Muleriders in the NCAA Division 2. (Muleriders photo)

Coombs baseball standout Brandon Nicoll named to CBN’s All-Canadian first team

Oceanside Minor Baseball product hit .333 at Southern Arkansas University

Brandon Nicoll hit .333 for the Southern Arkansas Muleriders in the NCAA Division 2. (Muleriders photo)