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World's top sand sculptors shine in Parksville

PARKSVILLE - Some of the highest quality sand sculptures in the world are now standing in Parksville, following the awards presentation at the annual Sand Sculpting Competition and Exhibition. Peter V...

Sand castle supremacy: 100,000+ expected over month-long Parksville Beach Festival

PARKSVILLE - The weather should be perfect and the artwork stunning as world class sculptures rise from the sand on Parksville beach this weekend. Sculptors from around the world are on the beach in P...

Frustrated neighbours hope bust on notorious Parksville property leads to change

PARKSVILLE - A bust at a suspected Parksville drug house well-known to Oceanside RCMP is no surprise to area residents. Police say charges are pending against three men arrested in a Tuesday night rai...

Council denies Nanaimo Recycling Exchange funding request

NANAIMO - City Council has voted not to fund the Nanaimo Recycling Exchange, which had lobbied for local government funding to open and operate a new facility. A City news release stated council opted...

Society of Organized Services celebrating 50th anniversary in Oceanside

PARKSVILLE - The needs of the Oceanside community have drastically changed over the years and the Society of Organized Services is there to help everyone with the change. The organization is celebrati...

Taxes poised to rise after RDN's waste diversion plan approved

NANAIMO - An ambitious plan aims to divert much more waste from the Cedar landfill, but the vision will hit mid-island taxpayers in the wallet. The RDN board's endorsement of the Solid Waste Managemen...

Rezoning approved for Parksville's $7M supportive housing project

PARKSVILLE - A $6.9 million, 49-unit supportive housing development has overcome the last significant hurdle towards completion. Parksville Council approved the rezoning of 222 Corfield St. South for ...

Parksville thief sentenced after stealing 2 trucks

NANAIMO - A Parksville man was sentenced to 66 days in jail and given one-year probation after pleading guilty to several property crime related offences. Owen Shea Jinks, 27, was sentenced in Provinc...

Social media impacting how police handle road blocks

NANAIMO - Local police are being more creative in how they approach road blocks in the social media era. Nanaimo RCMP Cpl. Terry Crawford told NanaimoNewsNOW motorists can expect a jump in the number ...

'It's making a difference:' newly hired paramedics easing workload on mid-island

NANAIMO - Bolstered ambulance resources on the mid-island have allowed paramedics to respond to serious calls faster, while easing workloads and taking pressure off neighbouring communities. Data supp...