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An example of an Island Health safe needle disposal box. (Black Press photo)
An example of an Island Health safe needle disposal box. (Black Press photo)
ECHO Players are exploring ways to connect virtually with their audience. (File photo)
ECHO Players are exploring ways to connect virtually with their audience. (File photo)
The Haven Society has seen an uptick in calls to their crisis line since COVID-19 restrictions have begun to ease. (AP file photo)

COVID-19: Island crisis line calls rise as restrictions ease

Organization reminds people of their range of services

The Haven Society has seen an uptick in calls to their crisis line since COVID-19 restrictions have begun to ease. (AP file photo)
Parksville-Qualicum MLA Michelle Stilwell visits the PQB News/VI Free Daily studio. (Peter McCully photo)

Island MLA calls for cash injection for struggling tourism sector

Michelle Stilwell also pushing for moratorium on commercial evictions

Parksville-Qualicum MLA Michelle Stilwell visits the PQB News/VI Free Daily studio. (Peter McCully photo)
Vancouver Island braces for a slow tourism season. (NEWS file photo)

23 to 25 per cent of Island tourism businesses expected to close for good due to COVID-19

New program aims to help as many as possible survive through the summer

Vancouver Island braces for a slow tourism season. (NEWS file photo)
A Sidney staff report identifies the south side of Beacon Avenue east of Second Street as a pinch point that may begin repurposing of two or more on-street parking spaces for pedestrian and outdoor commercial uses. Council Monday will consider a staff report on balancing growing demand for outdoor seating with public health needs. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)

COVID-19: Island towns opening sidewalks and parking lots for business use

As B.C. enters Phase 2, businesses start to reopen using social distancing protocols

A Sidney staff report identifies the south side of Beacon Avenue east of Second Street as a pinch point that may begin repurposing of two or more on-street parking spaces for pedestrian and outdoor commercial uses. Council Monday will consider a staff report on balancing growing demand for outdoor seating with public health needs. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)
Dawn Setter with one of the grad signs. (Submitted photo)

PQB grads can display signs on their lawns

‘2020 Graduate Lives Here’

Dawn Setter with one of the grad signs. (Submitted photo)
Parksville council will resume in person meetings as of June 1. (File photo)

COVID-19: Parksville council to resume in-person meetings June 1

Social distancing protocols in place

Parksville council will resume in person meetings as of June 1. (File photo)
Elementary students are set to return to schools in B.C. starting on June 1 for two days of in-class instruction per week, if they choose to return. Ripple Rock Elementary School is seen in this file photo from April 29, 2020. Photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror

Vancouver Island districts prepare for partial – and volunteer – return to schools

Starting June 1, most kids will be back for part-time classes, and only if they want to be

Elementary students are set to return to schools in B.C. starting on June 1 for two days of in-class instruction per week, if they choose to return. Ripple Rock Elementary School is seen in this file photo from April 29, 2020. Photo by Marissa Tiel – Campbell River Mirror
A fire broke out at the French Creek Marina on Sunday, May 17. (Parksville Fire Department photo)

Firefighters battle fishing vessel blaze near Parksville

Cause of fire at French Creek Marina remains undetermined

A fire broke out at the French Creek Marina on Sunday, May 17. (Parksville Fire Department photo)
(File photo)

COVID-19: Some public washrooms in Qualicum Beach to open back up

Variety of facilities closed due to pandemic concerns

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(Smoke ‘N Water logo)

COVID-19: Popular Nanoose Bay restaurant, performance venue closed permanently

‘We just decided it’s not going to be worth it’

(Smoke ‘N Water logo)
Eagles in their nest in a French Creek Douglas fir, which was almost cut down in 2019. (Save French Creek Estuary Land photo)

WATCH: Eagles return to French Creek tree saved from chopping block

Frankie the eaglet’s parents come back, have two babies

Eagles in their nest in a French Creek Douglas fir, which was almost cut down in 2019. (Save French Creek Estuary Land photo)
Brenda Forbes has been volunteering with SOS for approximately 15 years. (Submitted photo)

COVID-19: People continue to volunteer amid pandemic

Parksville’s Brenda Forbes says it’s more critical now

Brenda Forbes has been volunteering with SOS for approximately 15 years. (Submitted photo)
Steven Orcutt and Gus Sangha, two of the owners of Errington Cedar Mill, are happy to see the mill back operating again. (Michael Briones photo)

Errington mill fires up again as family reclaims dad’s legacy

90% of laid-off staff hired back as kids relaunch Errington Cedar Products

Steven Orcutt and Gus Sangha, two of the owners of Errington Cedar Mill, are happy to see the mill back operating again. (Michael Briones photo)
The province has completed a Request for Proposal process for a corridor assessment, according to the Island Corridor Foundation. - File photo

Snaw-Naw-As First Nation calls for repurposing of E&N rail line

Suggestion: ‘A level, accessible, paved trail that connects communities and promotes recreation’

The province has completed a Request for Proposal process for a corridor assessment, according to the Island Corridor Foundation. - File photo
Diane Webster and her daughter, Christina Webber. (Submitted photo)

COVID-19: Parksville woman still stuck in limbo on cruise ship in the Philippines

Crew member safe but hasn’t been allowed to fly home to Canada due to pandemic restrictions

Diane Webster and her daughter, Christina Webber. (Submitted photo)
Island Marine Search and Rescue coxswain among select group of Canadian women

Island Marine Search and Rescue coxswain among select group of Canadian women

Deep Bay’s Kachina Brown says the experience so far has been rewarding

Island Marine Search and Rescue coxswain among select group of Canadian women
COVID-19’s ‘collateral damage’ will be our mental health

COVID-19’s ‘collateral damage’ will be our mental health

Here are some mental health tips to help you and yours make it through

COVID-19’s ‘collateral damage’ will be our mental health
Ballenas Secondary student Victor Kamel was offered two prestigous Schulich scholarships. (Submitted photo)

Parksville student offered two prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarships

Kamel earns $100K award from University of Victoria

Ballenas Secondary student Victor Kamel was offered two prestigous Schulich scholarships. (Submitted photo)