Parksville & Qualicum Beach, BC

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Amit Gaur announces run for re-election to Parksville council
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Amit Gaur announces run for re-election to Parksville council

Voting day set for Oct. 17 in municipalities across B.C.

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Special Council Meeting Tomorrow 6 events →
Parksville Community Centre Society to dedicate new hall to Duane Round
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Parksville Community Centre Society to dedicate new hall to Duane Round

Community invited to ceremony on June 13

Sunday farmers market launches in downtown Parksville May 31
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Sunday farmers market launches in downtown Parksville May 31

MAC Community Garden to host farmers markets throughout summer

WHAT’S ON: A list of PQB community events, week of May 17, 2026
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WHAT’S ON: A list of PQB community events, week of May 17, 2026

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Wild world record broken by barefoot B.C. runner
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Wild world record broken by barefoot B.C. runner

Savannah Wild breaks fastest 50 km run for a female, without shoes

B.C. sailor selected for Antarctica research trip on plastic pollution
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B.C. sailor selected for Antarctica research trip on plastic pollution

Nelson’s Penny Caldwell will study how plastic pollution impacts oceans and shorelines

6 majors, 1 finish line: B.C. runner completes global marathon quest
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6 majors, 1 finish line: B.C. runner completes global marathon quest

When he crossed the finish line at the 130th annual Boston Marathon on April 20, Ceevacs Roadrunner David Sykes earned the Six Star Medal for completing the Abbott World Marathon Majors.

Science World turns into giant soccer ball for FIFA World Cup in Vancouver
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Science World turns into giant soccer ball for FIFA World Cup in Vancouver

New ‘Soccer & Technology’ exhibit just opened at the landmark facility on False Creek

‘Tragic accident’: Woman presumed drowned after car falls in Kamloops river
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‘Tragic accident’: Woman presumed drowned after car falls in Kamloops river

A major search effort was launched to find the 24-year-old woman

Town Crier statue gets second chance at new life in Greater Victoria
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Town Crier statue gets second chance at new life in Greater Victoria

GVHA gives longtime town crier Kenny Podmore permission to find new location for the bronze statue

Environmental advocates call pipeline deal a ‘betrayal’ of Canada’s climate goals
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Environmental advocates call pipeline deal a ‘betrayal’ of Canada’s climate goals

Environmental groups, First Nations reps, make case against Alberta pipeline deal

Heartbreak in Dawson City after historical Westminster Hotel burns down
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Heartbreak in Dawson City after historical Westminster Hotel burns down

The cause of the blaze is not yet known


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Tomorrow 10:00 AM Special Council Meeting
Tue, May 26 2:00 PM Family Day Committee
Wed, May 27 10:00 AM Committee of the Whole Meeting
Thu, May 28 2:00 PM Family Day Committee
Sun, May 31 Family Day Celebration
Wed, Jun 3 10:00 AM Special Council Meeting

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