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Mid-Island filmed series back for season number three

OCEANSIDE - The television series 'Chesapeake Shores' is returning to film in Parksville-Qualicum Beach for a third season. The show has been a ratings smash for the U-S based cable network, the Hallm...

Daryl Major Jan 17, 2018

PVFD looking to expand their roster

PARKSVILLE - If you're looking for a new challenge, the Parksville Volunteer Fire Department is looking for members. They are currently recruiting and are hoping to add 5 or 6 people to their group of...

Daryl Major Jan 11, 2018

Probation for man who ran over 16-year-old girl with car

NANAIMO - A man has been sentenced to 18-months probation for running over a teenage girl with a car in Qualicum Beach. Caleb Michael Postey, 22, of Qualicum Beach plead guilty to an assault with a we...

Daryl Major Jan 10, 2018

Police dog allegedly nearly drowned by suspect in 3 1/2 hour Oceanside chase

OCEANSIDE - After a "long and dangerous track" where a K9 Services dog was nearly drowned in a river, Oceanside RCMP managed to arrest a prolific offender who ran from police. RCMP Cpl. Tammy Douglas ...

Daryl Major Jan 03, 2018

Man charged with robbing elderly woman in Parksville

PARKSVILLE - A Qualicum Beach man accused in a pre-Christmas purse snatching against an elderly Parksville woman has been charged. Oceanside RCMP reported Scott Raymond Williams, 27, faces several cha...

Daryl Major Dec 29, 2017

Parksville Council asked to help with upgrades to local ball diamonds

PARKSVILLE - Oceanside Minor Baseball was in front of Parksville Council recently asking for improvements to Springwood park. They were asking for up to $4000.00 to improve the base paths at Rotary Fi...

Daryl Major Dec 20, 2017

Kettle Campaign in need of volunteers in final days

PARKSVILLE - The Salvation Army in Parksville is about half way to their Kettle Campaign fund raising goal. They have a handful of days left to reach their goal. Major Norm Hamelin says they suffered ...

Daryl Major Dec 20, 2017

Wastewater Project established in Bowser

BOWSER - 20 years of work to make Bowser a village centre has hit a major milestone. The Regional District of Nanaimo has adopted by-laws establishing the Bowser Village Sanitary Sewer Service. RDN ch...

Daryl Major Dec 14, 2017

Two hour food drive a hit in Parksville

PARKSVILLE - An impromptu food drive in Parksville was a huge success. Wanting to give back to the community, on Friday Dec. 8, members of the Oceanside RCMP parked vehicles in front of the Thrifty Fo...

Daryl Major Dec 12, 2017

Tourist information in Oceanside is now just a click away

PARKSVILLE - The Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce has a new digital tool to promote tourism and business in the area. They have unveiled a new digital informational kiosk at Thrifty Foods, ...

Daryl Major Dec 08, 2017