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Benchmark price for single-family home in Parksville Qualicum Beach now at $887K

Numbers up from a year ago but down from a summer high of nearly $1M

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Six fire departments responded to a structure fire at the Riverside Resort in Dashwood the evening of Dec. 4. (Dashwood Fire Department photo)
Six fire departments responded to a structure fire at the Riverside Resort in Dashwood the evening of Dec. 4. (Dashwood Fire Department photo)
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Conditions on the Island Highway in Nanoose Bay on Nov. 29. (Maria Shaw photo via Facebook)

Pedestrian critically injured after being struck by vehicle on Island highway

Oceanside RCMP respond to variety of snow-related crashes Nov. 29

Conditions on the Island Highway in Nanoose Bay on Nov. 29. (Maria Shaw photo via Facebook)
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Crime report: Thieves break into Parksville home, steal booze and raid fridge

Oceanside RCMP also deal with online scammers, vehicle theft

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One person dies in Highway 19A crash near Qualicum Bay

Cause of incident under investigation

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PQB crime report: Resident loses $4K in reported Instagram romance scam

RCMP also deal with porch pirates; trespassers defecating and starting fires

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RCMP arrest driver sought in connection with Alberni Highway hit-and-run

Driver located and arrested in Nanaimo on impaired driving charge

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Oceanside Community Church. (Photo via Google Maps)

Parksville pastor concerned over lack of permanent cold-weather shelter

Oceanside Community Church hosted shelter last winter from Dec. 27 to Jan. 3

Oceanside Community Church. (Photo via Google Maps)
Doug Shewan visits the PQB News/VI Free Daily studio. (Peter McCully photo)

PODCAST: Rock talk with Doug Shewan of the Parksville and District Rock and Gem Club

Fourth annual show takes place Nov. 19 at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre

Doug Shewan visits the PQB News/VI Free Daily studio. (Peter McCully photo)
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RCMP: Hit-and-run on Alberni Highway sends 1 person to hospital

Police on the lookout for red Ford F-150 pickup truck

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Chris England’s career with the RCAF took him around the country and the world. (Submitted photo)

Royal Canadian Air Force career took Qualicum Beach veteran around the world

Chris England’s time with RCAF included stints with Snowbirds, NORAD, Pentagon

Chris England’s career with the RCAF took him around the country and the world. (Submitted photo)
Arrowsmith Search and Rescue members in action. (Submitted photo)

Arrowsmith Search and Rescue signs access agreement with Mosaic Forest Management

Deal gives groups ability to train in different scenarios

Arrowsmith Search and Rescue members in action. (Submitted photo)
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PQB crime report: Residents victimized by scammers on social media

Oceanside RCMP say one person reports being bilked out of $3,000

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Joe and Chris Martino. (Submitted photos)

PODCAST: Father-and-son coaching duo discuss history of Parksville football in new book

PQBeat: Martinos detail ‘It Takes a Posse’, plus another project in the works

Joe and Chris Martino. (Submitted photos)
Richard Swann worked in several roles as a sailor, including anti-submarine warfare (ASW), during his 33-year career in the Royal Canadian Navy. (Kevin Forsyth photo)
Richard Swann worked in several roles as a sailor, including anti-submarine warfare (ASW), during his 33-year career in the Royal Canadian Navy. (Kevin Forsyth photo)
Albert Walsh served 42 years in the Royal Canadian Air Force. (Michael Briones photo)

Walsh’s love for flying led him to serve with Royal Canadian Air Force for 42 years

Errington man recalls extensive travelling, adventures over the years

Albert Walsh served 42 years in the Royal Canadian Air Force. (Michael Briones photo)
A poppy display has been created at the Bradley Centre to honour veterans for Remembrance Day. (Submitted photo)
A poppy display has been created at the Bradley Centre to honour veterans for Remembrance Day. (Submitted photo)
Nicholas Bennett competes at the FINA Swimming World Cup 2022 in Toronto Oct. 30. (Michael P. Hall/Swimming Canada/FINA)
Nicholas Bennett competes at the FINA Swimming World Cup 2022 in Toronto Oct. 30. (Michael P. Hall/Swimming Canada/FINA)
Parksville Posse founders Joe and Chris Martino. (Submitted photo)
Parksville Posse founders Joe and Chris Martino. (Submitted photo)