Candace Wu

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An illustration of the Jordania Zonope by Joseph Tomelleri, one of 37 new fish species in the Salish Sea identified in a new report by the University of Washington.

Dozens of new fish species identified in waters off Parksville Qualicum Beach

That makes for 253 fish species in the Salish Sea, which includes the Strait of Georgia

An illustration of the Jordania Zonope by Joseph Tomelleri, one of 37 new fish species in the Salish Sea identified in a new report by the University of Washington.
A celebration of life will be held in honour of Caroline Waters on Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Quality Inn Bayside.

Caroline Waters 1957-2015: A lifelong love affair with politics

A celebration of life will be held Saturday at the Quality Resort Bayside in Parksville

A celebration of life will be held in honour of Caroline Waters on Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Quality Inn Bayside.

All hail the mushroom! Show in Errington on Oct. 18

The public is encouraged to come check out the various mushrooms species we have on Vancouver Island

Regional District of Nanaimo takes next step toward regional water management

Qualicum Beach Mayor Teunis Westbroek remains opposed to the idea; plus other RDN meeting news

Local leaders at UBCM support online voting

Parksville to be included in Resort Municipality Initiative study

THAT FEELS GOOD: Bernice Prier enjoys a relaxing massage by Oceanside Chair Massage practitioner Juliane Teves during the 2015 Wellness and Volunteer Fair at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre Saturday afternoon.

Wellness and Volunteer Fair at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre

Bernice Prier enjoys a relaxing massage by Oceanside Chair Massage practitioner Juliane Teves Saturday afternoon.

THAT FEELS GOOD: Bernice Prier enjoys a relaxing massage by Oceanside Chair Massage practitioner Juliane Teves during the 2015 Wellness and Volunteer Fair at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre Saturday afternoon.
More than 100 Craig Bay residents came out to watch federal election candidates vying for their votes and an opportunity to represent the Courtenay-Alberni riding.

THURSDAY SPOTLIGHT: Federal election candidates square off in Parksville

Forum was in Craig Bay on Monday night but was open only for residents of that neighbourhood

More than 100 Craig Bay residents came out to watch federal election candidates vying for their votes and an opportunity to represent the Courtenay-Alberni riding.
An actress in distress exemplifies the importance of emergency preparedness. Next month the Regional District of Nanaimo will host their annual Prepare To Survive event at the Coombs Fairgrounds where they will set up a disaster simulation and offer free emergency preparedness workshops and classes.

Emergency preparedness event Oct. 3-4 in Coombs — Prepare to Survive

'We're trying to introduce a whole new level of realism'

An actress in distress exemplifies the importance of emergency preparedness. Next month the Regional District of Nanaimo will host their annual Prepare To Survive event at the Coombs Fairgrounds where they will set up a disaster simulation and offer free emergency preparedness workshops and classes.

Parksville Golden Oldies club has much to offer

The club and the RDN have a host of activities planned for Active Aging Week Sept. 20-26

This brass urn worth $2,500 was stolen from Yates Funeral Service on July 20 when it was ripped from its concrete housing underneath a memorial bench. If you have any information about the stolen urn please contact police immediately.

Urn worth $2,500 stolen from Parksville cemetery

The urn did not have remains inside; police are looking for the public's help

This brass urn worth $2,500 was stolen from Yates Funeral Service on July 20 when it was ripped from its concrete housing underneath a memorial bench. If you have any information about the stolen urn please contact police immediately.

Want to be a fishing/hunting guide? You need a licence

Qualicum Beach man faces charges that could result in stiff fines or even jail time

A Beachcomber cottage that may soon end up in the landfill if the owners cannot get an exemption from a Regional District of Nanaimo bylaw.

Is this cottage in Nanoose Bay destined for the dump?

RDN regulations might force owner to scrap this $80,000 structure

A Beachcomber cottage that may soon end up in the landfill if the owners cannot get an exemption from a Regional District of Nanaimo bylaw.

Scammers ramp up CRA scheme in Parksville Qualicum Beach

Two people have lost $1,500 each in the scam recently, according to the RCMP

Regional water discussion gets a little heated

Qualicum Beach mayor not sure he wants his town to be part of any regional water governance

Artist Susan Koch shows off one of her products and the tools she uses to make them at last year’s Party on the Drive. This year’s event will take place Sunday.

Party on the Drive hits Parksville this Sunday

If you visit all seven resorts you could win the grand prize worth more than $1,000

Artist Susan Koch shows off one of her products and the tools she uses to make them at last year’s Party on the Drive. This year’s event will take place Sunday.

Tory campaign signs destroyed in Parksville Qualicum Beach

Every one of John Duncan's big signs vandalized; no reports of damage to signs of other candidates

Patients, families, doctors and politicians have been debating the right-to-die issue for many years in Canada.

THURSDAY SPOTLIGHT: Supreme Court forces parliament’s hand; Courtenay-Alberni candidates talk about physician-assisted suicide

The federal government has to come up with regulations by February of next year

Patients, families, doctors and politicians have been debating the right-to-die issue for many years in Canada.
The new crew at Rock-a-Bear Baby Swag and Spa Lindsey Miller, owner Krystal Vaudreuil and Mahriya Auchoin are excited to be set up in Parksville taking new clients.

Rock-a-Bear Baby opens shop in Parksville

The store sells baby attire from all over Canada, including Vancouver Island

The new crew at Rock-a-Bear Baby Swag and Spa Lindsey Miller, owner Krystal Vaudreuil and Mahriya Auchoin are excited to be set up in Parksville taking new clients.
BELT CHECK, SCHOOL ZONE REMINDER: Central Vancouver Island Traffic Services Operations NCO Cpl. Mike Elston keeps a watchful eye on drivers as he checks to see if they’re wearing seatbelts on Friday at the corner of Alberni Highway and Highway 19A. Two, two-person teams were set up Friday — one in Parksville and one in Qualicum Beach — as part of a province-wide crack down on road safety. Elston said the majority of drivers were “excellent” and only 55 tickets were issued throughout the day, including 40 tickets for failing to wear a seatbelt, four for using an electronic device while driving, three for child car seat violations and eight for other driving-related offences. Drivers are also reminded to pay attention to 30 km-h school-zone speed limits as students return to classes today.

School is in and so are school zone speed limits

Last week, police in Parksville Qualicum Beach were on the lookout for seat-belt use and distracted driving

BELT CHECK, SCHOOL ZONE REMINDER: Central Vancouver Island Traffic Services Operations NCO Cpl. Mike Elston keeps a watchful eye on drivers as he checks to see if they’re wearing seatbelts on Friday at the corner of Alberni Highway and Highway 19A. Two, two-person teams were set up Friday — one in Parksville and one in Qualicum Beach — as part of a province-wide crack down on road safety. Elston said the majority of drivers were “excellent” and only 55 tickets were issued throughout the day, including 40 tickets for failing to wear a seatbelt, four for using an electronic device while driving, three for child car seat violations and eight for other driving-related offences. Drivers are also reminded to pay attention to 30 km-h school-zone speed limits as students return to classes today.

Lead voice for proposed coal mine leaves company

Stephen Ellis resigned not long after sending the EAO a letter alleging bias