Neil Horner

Directors adopt a plan to evacuate animals in the Regional District of Nanaimo

Porky, Daisy and the other barnyard pals can breath a little easier now

Fraser not likely ro run for NDP leadership

Alberni-Pacific Rim MLA says he has heard there is interest from federal politicians for the B.C. party's leadership

If the Kinder Morgan plan goes ahead, there will be more oil tankers plying the Salish Sea.

Kinder Morgan presents its case for more tankers

Regional District of Nanaimo directors pose tough questions to company representative

If the Kinder Morgan plan goes ahead, there will be more oil tankers plying the Salish Sea.
Oceanside RCMP Corporal Jesse Foreman introduces the Tour de Rock riders at Qualicum Beach town hall square.

Tour gets boost from Qualicum Beach, school and Thrifty Foods

Riders make many stops, collect a lot of money, during Tour de Rock's stop in Parksville Qualicum Beach

Oceanside RCMP Corporal Jesse Foreman introduces the Tour de Rock riders at Qualicum Beach town hall square.
A CH-149 Cormorant from 19  Wing Comox’s 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron conducts a mock search and rescue exercise during CFMETR open house Saturday.

SHIPPING NEWS: CFMETR event well attended

Normally secretive base opens its doors to the general public

A CH-149 Cormorant from 19  Wing Comox’s 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron conducts a mock search and rescue exercise during CFMETR open house Saturday.

HORNER’S CORNER: Of course I enjoy hunting season!

Okay, so it's a bit of a role reversal. It's still good, clean fun

No treasure in mystery safe No. 2

This is the second safe a Parksville company has found in the past month as it demolishes buildings downtown

Tough task for rescuers

Local man breaks his ankle on hike; spends night on Mount Arrowsmith near Parksville

Bad season for wasps

Parksville pest control company says this summer's wasp problem was more than twice as bad as normal

A total of 18 cats and kittens were seized recently from a home in Bowser.

Neglected cats saved by Comox Valley SPCA shelter

SPCA says it would be grateful to receive help from locals with the care of these 18 animals seized from a house in Bowser

A total of 18 cats and kittens were seized recently from a home in Bowser.
Holly Carnegie Letcher, foreground at right, welcomed people to the new permanent labyrinth at Parksville Community Park Saturday, Sept. 21. Labyrinth lovers from around the world were in town for the 15th annual gathering, Labyrinths for Global Healing, Landscapes for the Soul at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Resort.

Children get a chance to build labrynths

The event was part of the International Labyrinth Gathering, held at Tigh-Na-Mara Resort in Parksville from Sept. 16-22

Holly Carnegie Letcher, foreground at right, welcomed people to the new permanent labyrinth at Parksville Community Park Saturday, Sept. 21. Labyrinth lovers from around the world were in town for the 15th annual gathering, Labyrinths for Global Healing, Landscapes for the Soul at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Resort.

Liberals say they like riding changes

Nobody has come forward to carry the party banner for the federal election 2015

OUT WITH THE OLD: The downtown core of Parksville changed forever this week with the demolition of the former Save-On-Gas station and adjoining Chinese food restaurant at the corner of Corfield and Highway 19A. The site will be the new home of a Co-op gas bar, store and upper-floor condos.

Gas station, restaurant demolished

New Co-op gas station at the corner of Corfield and Highway 19A in downtown Parksville will feature a store and upper-floor condos

OUT WITH THE OLD: The downtown core of Parksville changed forever this week with the demolition of the former Save-On-Gas station and adjoining Chinese food restaurant at the corner of Corfield and Highway 19A. The site will be the new home of a Co-op gas bar, store and upper-floor condos.

Eye injury sparks rescue

Search and rescue technicians hoist injured seaman to safety

Oceanside RCMP Corporal Jesse Foreman chats with Kit King while Joanne McLuskie looks on at Scooter Rodeo at The Gardens in Qualicum Beach on Thursday.

Concentrating on scooter safety

A different kind of rodeo at The Gardens in Qualicum Beach

Oceanside RCMP Corporal Jesse Foreman chats with Kit King while Joanne McLuskie looks on at Scooter Rodeo at The Gardens in Qualicum Beach on Thursday.

HORNER’S CORNER: Battling a growing stereotype

Tales from Wolf Camp: At crunch time, the right decision was made

Hope waning for lost Parksville kitten

Food left out at SPCA to temp it back went untouched

Pot petition launched in Parksville Qualicum Beach

More than 6,000 signatures required in this constituency

Is salmon food being threatened?

Discussion at Regional District of Nanaimo meeting centres around seaweed harvesting and how it is affect sand lance, a food for salmon

Green Party leader Elizabeth May addresses supporters in Coombs Saturday.

Green Party leader visits Coombs

Elizabeth May says Prime Minister Stephen Harper lacks credibility on climate issues

Green Party leader Elizabeth May addresses supporters in Coombs Saturday.