Adam Fras rescued some belongings from his crew house before it burned to the ground
Parksville council is considering equalizing business property taxes, which are currently 52 per cent lower for light industry.
Mild Vancouver Island weather is still cold in the rain
The amount needed to raise a family in the area has gone down for the first time in an eight-year provincial living wage campaign.
River's Edge residents near Parksville seek refuge from smoke in hotels
The ICF had requested a member, but the board quickly supported a motion from Area F Director Julian Fell to not participate.
Ray Vanderbyl learned to windsurf in Parksville Bay in 1981
Representatives of Island Timberlands and TimberWest will meet with RDN Bylaw Enforcement monthly to share information on dump sites
Conservation officer describes the man as having a large gas powered motor with a big blade on his back, called a paramotor
The ultimate goal is to have a 290-km bike and pedestrian trail on the Island
ALS affects people’s motor neurons, which carry messages to the muscles
It's on private land and the RDN says it is aware of the situation
The RDN is prohibited from helping to fund individual businesses, but the program contributes to groups that support business
The issue came to the forefront in Qualicum Beach in relation to development proposal at Pheasant Glen
RDN director Julian Fell said the public hearing about the project was not well attended
Last year during the drought there was confusion as different municipalities had different stages and levels
One group says it is in regular contact with the Syrian family it wants to being here
Family-owned plant nursery has been serving its loyal customers for 30 years
Joan LeMoine presented with the Medal of Good Citizenship
About 50 people attended a ceremony honouring well known local volunteer Joan LeMoine.
