Parksville/Qualicum Beach News

The Parksville Qualicum Beach News serves as the main newspaper for both online and print audiences in areas like Errington, Coombs, Whiskey Creek, Hilliers, Qualicum Bay, Bowser, and Deep Bay, along with the City of Parksville and the Town of Qualicum Beach. This publication showcases a wealth of natural beauty, captivating stories, and a variety of topics. You can enjoy all of this content twice a week.

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Nanaimo poised to move ahead with banning the sale of invasive plants

3 days ago | pqbnews.com | Jessica Durling

Nanaimo has the capacity to ban the sale of local invasive plants, but development on the bylaw will take time and require regular updates as best practices and species lists evolve, according to city staff. A report on the City of Nanaimo's options to ban invasive plants was presented at a governance and priorities committee meeting on Monday, June 23, after being requested by council this past winter.
Cat's meow: Vancouver Island tech named veterinary professional of the year

5 days ago | pqbnews.com | Olivier Laurin

A Saanich veterinary professional has been recognized on a national stage for her dedication to animal care. Leah Penner, registered veterinary technologist and practice manager at Pacific Cat Clinic, has been named Veterinary Professional of the Year by Trupanion pet medical insurance. This year’s awards drew nearly 1,700 nominations and more than 47,000 public votes. Only 12 winners were selected across North America. “I was pretty surprised and didn't expect it at all,” said Penner.
Vandals target Nanaimo fire hydrants, spilling water and sparking concern

1 week ago | pqbnews.com | Jessica Durling

Several fire hydrants have been tampered with in Nanaimo recently, resulting in flooding for neighbourhood garages and a headache for public works staff. On Wednesday, June 18, the city issued a notice that tampering with fire hydrants can result in a $50,000 fine, after a number of fire hydrants were vandalized around Westwood and Arbot Road and Second Street and Wakesiah Avenue. Caps were removed with water left gushing out.
Film highlighting Mount Prevost's mountain biking trails to be released

1 week ago | pqbnews.com | Robert Barron

A film of a world-renowned mountain biker who took on one of Mount Prevost’s most difficult downhill trails is expected to be released by early June.
Kennedy Lake RV fire sparks wildfire concerns in Tofino-Ucluelet area

1 week ago | pqbnews.com | Andrew Bailey

An RV that caught fire near Kennedy Lake is fuelling already sparked concerns around wildfire risks around Vancouver Island's Pacific Rim. Ucluelet Fire Rescue responded to the engulfed RV near the Kennedy Lake boat launch around midnight on June 10, taking roughly five hours to extinguish the flames and clean up the area, according to Deputy Fire Chief Markus McRurie. He added the driver of the RV escaped the blaze.
Island students dedicate orange crosswalk to residential school survivors

1 week ago | pqbnews.com | Susie Peterson Quinn

A new project by Anne Ostwald's Social Justice class at Alberni District Secondary School is taking a visible stand in favour of truth and reconciliation. On June 11, students led a ceremony to officially open a new orange crosswalk on Roger Street in front of the Port Alberni high school. Several guests of honour—all residential school survivors—were the first to symbolically open the crosswalk, which had been painted earlier.
PHOTOS: Qualicum Beach unveils newly designed skatepark

1 week ago | pqbnews.com | Michael Briones

Qualicum Beach officially opened its newly desiged skatepark, behind the town's Community Park, right behind the civic centre. The facility has received some glowing comments from many visitors some calling it one of the best they've seen on Vancouver Island.
Crash display sparks sobering reminder for Vancouver Island drivers

1 week ago | pqbnews.com | Erin Haluschak

A mangled car that has been turning heads across the Comox Valley this month is doing exactly what organizers hoped: sparking conversation and awareness about the dangers of impaired driving. The vehicle, which was involved in a serious incident north of Courtenay, has been making stops at fire halls in Comox, Courtenay, and Cumberland, as well as other strategic locations throughout the region as part of a month-long awareness campaign.
North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre hands out scholarships to 5 students

1 week ago | pqbnews.com | Michael Briones

In celebration of its 40th anniversary, the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre has marked the occasion by presenting its inaugural Robin and Sylvia Campbell Scholarships to five individuals currently in post-secondary studies that benefit wildlife. The Campbells are the founders of the centre, which for four decades has been caring for a variety of wildlife that include bears, eagles and bird species including rare white ravens.
Qualicum Beach goalie LaCouvee starts development program for budding netminders

2 weeks ago | pqbnews.com | Michael Briones

Qualicum Beach goalie Connor LaCouvee has started a development program for budding young netminders on Vancouver Island. He has established LaCouvee Goaltending and will hold a Vancouver Island Summer Goalie Development at the Nanaimo Ice Centre on July 11 and July 12. An Oceanside Minor Hockey Association product, Lacouvee has eight years experience as a professional goalie with teams in the American Hockey League, East Coast Hockey League and in Europe.