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Parksville received close to $2M in development cost charges in 2023

Funds used to pay for new or expanded infrastructure such as roads, water and parks

May 14, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >

Fundraising provides headstone for Parksville’s ‘Flying Phil’ St. Luke

Community can vote on memorial options via online poll until July 1

May 14, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

GM: Independent VIJHL will allow Oceanside Generals players more opportunities

Rick Hannibal says it will allow players different avenues to develop

May 12, 2024 5:35 AM Read more >

Difficult decisions made to pass Qualicum School District’s $72.5M budget

Trustees hopeful fall funding will be available to restore EA hours

May 11, 2024 5:35 AM Read more >

New management plan being drafted for Englishman River Regional Park

Committee being formed, will include variety of groups

May 10, 2024 4:30 PM Read more >

Parksville student wins prestigious $120K Schulich Scholarship

Ballenas Secondary’s Mahir Singh plans to study engineering at UVic

May 10, 2024 5:31 AM Read more >

Parksville martial arts instructor to run for Ladysmith-Oceanside MLA post

Brett Fee to represent Conservative Party of BC

May 10, 2024 1:30 AM Read more >

Regional District of Nanaimo celebrates Local Government Awareness Week

Residents invited to learn about specific roles

May 10, 2024 1:30 AM Read more >

Parksville financial plan gets final council adoption

Council votes on bylaws to set rates for property taxes, water and sewer services

May 9, 2024 1:10 PM Read more >

Spring temperatures stay on par, but Vancouver Island drier than normal

April rainfall less than half the usual, most Island stations show

May 9, 2024 12:55 PM Read more >