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- www.pqbnews.com Medieval Fall Faire coming to Coombs Sept. 14 and Sept. 15
Faire will include sword fighting, archery, axe throwing, bardic performances, food trucks and vendor booths
- www.pqbnews.com Acclaimed flamenco dancer brings ground-breaking show to Vancouver Island
"La Forastera" bring an innovative use of multimedia elements
- www.pqbnews.com GIVING BACK: '100 Kids' group makes donation to Parksville Museum
Youngsters meet four times per year to aid PQB charitable causes
- www.timescolonist.com Faced with a thorny problem, Qualicum Beach turns to goats
Nineteen goats are working around the clock to clear blackberries and brambles from an overgrown alley in Qualicum Beach.
- www.885thebeach.com Legendary Hawaii Mars preparing for final flight over Nanaimo & Oceanside
NANAIMO - One of the most iconic planes in B.C. firefighting history is days away from flying its final mission.Coulson Aviation's Hawaii Mars water b...
- www.pqbnews.com Qualicum Beach woman awarded B.C. Medal of Good Citizenship
Donna Furneaux one of 18 British Columbians recognized this year
- www.pqbnews.com Community library theft an 'unwelcome surprise' for Coombs residents
Small neighbourhood library mysteriously disappears, books and all
- www.pqbnews.com Regional District of Nanaimo waste separation bylaw to take effect in 2025
Residents given a chance to prepare for new waste policy
- www.pqbnews.com Electric airplane to be displayed at Qualicum Beach Airport
E-planes could address noise concerns from town residents
- www.pqbnews.com 'Blast from the Past' car show returns to Coombs Fairgrounds Aug. 3
More than 100 classic autos will be at fairgrounds from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- www.pqbnews.com B.C. Rental Protection Fund helps secure homes for Parksville seniors
Moilliet Manor residents pleased after property purchased
- www.pqbnews.com Parksville enters Stage 3 watering restrictions effective immediately
Residents encouraged to further reduce water consumption
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Milner Gardens & Woodland | Gardens BC
gardensbc.com Milner Gardens & WoodlandVancouver Island University’s Milner Gardens & Woodland is a magical seaside retreat once reserved for royalty. Sheltered by the site’s old-growth forest and the Strait of Georgia, this woodland estate rejuvenates the soul with its gardens and magnificent coastal views. Stroll along the groomed natu...
- www.pqbnews.com CFUW PQ provides record number of scholarships and bursaries
Twenty-one awards total $67K to local women pursuing post-secondary education
- www.pqbnews.com Winners announced at Parksville’s world-renowned sand sculpting competition
Competitors from Colombia, U.S. and Russia nab top prizes
- www.pqbnews.com Campfire ban in effect July 12 for Parksville Fire Protection Area
Open burning prohibited until further notice
- www.timescolonist.com Cash-stuffed wallet left on car roof 'rains' money on Island Highway in Parksville
Sooke’s Brooke Ervin saw motorists pulled over on the side of the highway grabbing money that was seemingly falling from the sky.
- www.pqbnews.com Parksville Qualicum Beach benchmark home price remains near $900K
Month-over-month increase of 1 per cent compared to last year
> Yochim notes that well-priced, high-quality properties continue to garner multiple offers, but REALTORS® are seeing more offers significantly below the asking price.
- www.pqbnews.com Qualicum Beach creates community wildfire resiliency plan
Councillor touts importance for environment
- www.pqbnews.com Qualicum Beach to hold meeting on airport, public safety
Meeting will be held on July 10 at 4 p.m. at council chambers
- www.pqbnews.com Regional District of Nanaimo gets $45K for Area F boundary study
Area includes Coombs, Hilliers, Errington, Whiskey Creek and Meadowood
- www.885thebeach.com Annual property taxes due in Nanaimo and Oceanside or penalties apply
NANAIMO - Property taxes are due for mid Island area land owners before varying penalties kick in. All municipalities on the mid Island from Ladysmith...
- www.islands.com Head To This Little-Known Area On Canada's Coastline For A Family-Friendly Beach Getaway - Islands
Families have a wealth of animal encounters, outdoor activities, and artistic explorations to look forward to on the coastline of this Canadian island.
- www.pqbnews.com Qualicum Beach to place art piece at roundabout
Qualicum First Nation artist commissioned for project
> On top of the artist fee, the town will spend $30,000 for fabrication, production, and placement of the piece and another $20,100 for engineering, electrical and concrete base installation. The total cost of the project is estimated to be $65,100, which Watson indicated exceeds the town's budget for the project by $16,100. To cover the shortfall, staff suggested redirecting the extra funds from the Highway 19A Ditch Infill/Bike Lane/Parking – Phase 1 project.
- www.pqbnews.com Qualicum Beach art sale raises $2,600 for SD69 Backpack Program
Parksville art group DeCosmos Fine Arts Society host sale at Father's Day car show
- www.pqbnews.com RDN: No enforcement for now on use of RVs as long-term homes
Oceanside Affordable Housing petition for compassion has more than 500 signatures
- www.pqbnews.com Iskwew Air gets $1.75M investment from Raven Indigenous Capital Partners
Only carrier providing scheduled flights between YVR and Qualicum Beach
- www.pqbnews.com Orphaned bear cub doing well at North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre
'Kona' brought to wildlife recovery centre weighing just 2.5 kilograms
- www.thelounge999.com Nanaimo SPCA caging humans during Saturday’s Lock-in for Love event
NANAIMO - Rescue animals at SPCA branches across B.C. will be getting some human companionship in their kennels today.The annual Lock-in for Love fund...
- www.pqbnews.com Input sought for French Creek estuary management plan
Residents invited to provide feedback on draft plan by July 5
- nanaimonewsnow.com Heat to blast mid Island not expected to last: Environment Canada
NANAIMO - A forecaster isn't anticipating a brief heatwave is a sign we're in for a long, hot summer. Environm...
- www.pqbnews.com Parksville Beach Festival returns to community park on July 12
Sand sculpting competition, concerts and buskers all part of popular festival
- nanaimonewsnow.com Parksville vet clinic providing free and low-cost care for furry friends in need
PARKSVILLE - Low-cost veterinarian services are now available in Oceanside for those struggling to find the fu...
- www.pqbnews.com Regional District of Nanaimo wants to regulate sale of fireworks
Report requested from regional district staff members
- nanaimonewsnow.com Legendary car show to draw 550 vehicles and thousands of people to downtown Qualicum Beach
QUALICUM BEACH - Car buffs will be in heaven scanning the streets of downtown Qualicum Beach on Father's Day. ...
- www.pqbnews.com Cost for Qualicum Beach pool upgrade now estimated at $26.3M
Detailed design to be presented in the fall
Let's hope it doesn't turn in to a "nearly 450-per-cent cost increase from the original budget.".
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Summer music lineup announced by Parksville Museum - Series kicks off July 4 with 'Mysticsippi' bluesman Harry Manx
www.pqbnews.com Summer music lineup announced by Parksville MuseumSeries kicks off July 4 with 'Mysticsippi' bluesman Harry Manx
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Qualicum Beach creates toy library at the waterfront - Children can borrow toys during their time at beach
www.pqbnews.com Qualicum Beach creates toy library at the waterfrontChildren can borrow toys during their time at beach
- www.pqbnews.com Parksville dance studio celebrates 50 years
Eleven dancers qualify for BC Performing Arts provincial event this year
- www.pqbnews.com History of skateboarding explored at Qualicum Beach Museum
'Terror in the Square' curated by PD's Hot Shop and QB Skaters group
>The exhibit traces the history of skateboarding, with a spotlight on its legacy in Qualicum Beach, dating back to the 1960s when the phrase "sidewalk surfers" was added to the lexicon.
