Tag: Parksville

Sand sculpture competition kicks off in Parksville 

City of Parksville Tyler Hay -
Parksville’s annual sand sculpting competition has begun. 

RDN looks for feedback on Englishman River park management plan 

Regional District of Nanaimo Tyler Hay -
The Regional District of Nanaimo is seeking public feedback on a new Englishman River Regional Park management plan that will guide how the park is managed over the next 20 years. 

RDN to activate overnight warming centres in Parksville and Gabriola Island

Regional District of Nanaimo Wylie Henderson -
Cooler overnight temperatures are prompting the Regional District of Nanaimo to open extreme cold weather warming centres in Parksville and Gabriola Island.

Parksville beaches will be closed for dogs during geese migration

City of Parksville Tyler Hay -
 Dogs will not be allowed on Rathtrevor Beach in Parksville starting next week as part of seasonal restrictions tied to Black Brant geese migration. 

Oceanside RCMP arrest man following overnight B&E

RCMP Wylie Henderson -
Around 1 a.m. on Nov. 10, Oceanside RCMP responded to an alarm at a business on Island Highway East and found that a safe had been stolen.

RDN looks to recognize achievements in sports and culture 

Regional District of Nanaimo Tyler Hay -
The Regional District of Nanaimo’s Oceanside Services Committee is looking for residents who won national, provincial or international competitions in sports or artistic ventures.  

Point-in-time count shows decrease in homelessness in Oceanside region 

City of Parksville Tyler Hay -
A total of 94 people were reported as experiencing homelessness in the Parksville and Qualicum Beach area in the latest point-in-time count.

Parksville works to create financial plan for next five years 

City of Parksville Tyler Hay -
The City of Parksville is working to decide how the community's money should be used over the next five years.  

Oceanside Community Track opens after years of fundraising 

City of Parksville Tyler Hay -
Communities in the Oceanside area celebrated the opening of a new track that has been a goal for decades.  

Parksville offers rebates for property upgrades

City of Parksville Tyler Hay -
Parksville is offering rebates to its residents for upgrades to their properties.  

Section of Parksville’s waterfront walkway to be closed for replacement

City of Parksville Tyler Hay -
 A section of Parksville’s waterfront walkway will be closed for about a month so it can be replaced.  

Events planned for last weekend of Parksville’s sand sculpture exhibition 

City of Parksville Tyler Hay -
Next weekend will be the last chance to see Parksville’s famous sand sculpture exhibition this year. 

Motorcyclist faces hefty consequences after speeding through downtown Parksville 

Crime Justin Baumgardner -
A 23-year-old motorcyclist is now facing charges for excessive speed and dangerous stunts.  On June 11, BC Highway Patrol...

City of Parksville offers public engagement on Transportation Master Plan 

News Justin Baumgardner -
The City of Parksville says they plan to change their master transportation plan to ensure a coordinated, efficient, and...

Parksville Fire ‘chips’ in for charity

News Justin Baumgardner -
 Parksville Fire Department wants your tree in exchange for a cash donation to support community projects in 2024.  According to...

New wastewater facility approved for French Creek 

News Justin Baumgardner -
A joint investment of $25.4 million from the federal and provincial government, and the RDN, has been put towards...
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