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Island Health hoping to eradicate flu misconceptions
PARKSVILLE - Will you get your flu shot this year? Island Health is rolling out their annual influenza vaccination campaign and focusing on youth. Their doctors say it's so much easier for the flu to ...
Daryl Major Oct 24, 2017
Film studio opening in Oceanside a 'game changer'
OCEANSIDE - You can hopefully see more Hollywood stars in the area after a new film studio opened in Oceanside. Vancouver Island Film Studios officially opened Thursday in a lot just off Highway 4A. A...
Daryl Major Oct 20, 2017
Another step forward for downtown Parksville signage project
PARKSVILLE - An idea to better promote downtown Parksville has received a funding boost from City Council. The Parksville Downtown Business Association recently provided council with an update on thei...
Daryl Major Oct 18, 2017
Nanoose neighbourhood aid Oceanside Mounties with arrest
NANOOSE BAY - Some sharp-eyed Nanoose bay residents helped police nab a prospective thief. Oceanside RCMP say they received a call last Thursday about a suspicious looking man on Hillview road trying ...
Daryl Major Oct 16, 2017
Beach Fest Society donations top $500K
PARKSVILLE - The society responsible for one of Parksville's most iconic events is putting more money than ever in to the community. On Friday, the Parksville Beach Festival Society presented 24 local...
Kyle Ireland Oct 15, 2017
Oceanside officials call for action on doctors shortage
PARKSVILLE - According to the Regional District of Nanaimo, one in four Oceanside residents can't find a family doctor. With an aging population of baby boomers moving there, the odds could be come ev...
Daryl Major Oct 13, 2017
RCMP shoot and kill distraught man near Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM BEACH - A man is dead after being shot by police on the Inland Island Highway north of Qualicum Beach. Mounties say they were called by paramedics to Hwy. 19 near the Corcan Rd. overpass Thur...
Daryl Major Oct 13, 2017
Few additional distracted driving tickets given to mid-island drivers during crackdown
NANAIMO - B.C.'s much publicized crackdown on distracted driving didn't lead to significantly more tickets in the mid-island area. "The behaviours we're seeing don't really seem to be abating. (People...
Daryl Major Oct 12, 2017
Splash park project close to fund raising goal
PARKSVILLE - Two big corporate donations mean a new splash park in Parksville will be ready for visitors to the Community Park by next spring. Quality Foods and Mid-Island Co-op have both stepped up i...
Daryl Major Oct 11, 2017
Families urged to come up with fire escape plan
PARKSVILLE - It does not take long for a fire to spread and to put you or your family in danger. This is Fire Prevention Week and the theme is "Every Second Counts : Plan Two Ways Out" Parksville Fire...
Daryl Major Oct 10, 2017