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The Coombs Candy Walk will celebrate its 54th year if takes place for Halloween 2023. (Submitted photo)

Lack of volunteers threatens to derail Coombs Candy Walk

Organizers need help to ensure event marks 54th year

The Coombs Candy Walk will celebrate its 54th year if takes place for Halloween 2023. (Submitted photo)
Dolly’s Home Hardware was presented with the Best Home Hardware in Western Canada award at the Home Hardware’s 2023 Homecoming event in Toronto on Sept. 13. (Submitted photo)

Dolly’s Home Hardware in Qualicum Beach honoured as best in Western Canada

Award presented to owners at Toronto event

Dolly’s Home Hardware was presented with the Best Home Hardware in Western Canada award at the Home Hardware’s 2023 Homecoming event in Toronto on Sept. 13. (Submitted photo)
Surveillance photo. (Courtesy Oceanside RCMP)

RCMP seek public’s assistance identifying Parksville break-in suspect

Items reported stolen from Rainbow Way show home

Surveillance photo. (Courtesy Oceanside RCMP)
Oceanside Generals goalie Marc Samyn made 39 saves for his first Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League win, leading the Gens to a 4-1 victory over the host Westshore Wolves on Sept. 7, 2023. (Oceanside Generals Facebook photo)

Generals open VIJHL season with 4-1 victory over Westshore Wolves

Samyn makes 39 saves, Thomas has 4 points for Oceanside

Oceanside Generals goalie Marc Samyn made 39 saves for his first Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League win, leading the Gens to a 4-1 victory over the host Westshore Wolves on Sept. 7, 2023. (Oceanside Generals Facebook photo)
(Black Press file photo)

Port Alberni woman, 61, dies after car and motorcycle collide

Incident took place on outskirts of Qualicum Beach

(Black Press file photo)
(Black Press file photo)

RCMP: Parksville man, 69, dies after SUV collides with garbage truck

Police seeking witnesses, dash camera footage

(Black Press file photo)
(File photo)

Man charged, 3 taken to hospital following stabbing in Parksville

Two victims have since been released, police seek info

(File photo)
The wall and window of the Qualicum Beach Coastal Community Credit Union were damaged after a vehicle drove into the building on Aug. 23. (Kevin Forsyth photo)

Vehicle jumps curb and crashes into Qualicum Beach credit union

No injuries reported, cause reported to be driver confusion

The wall and window of the Qualicum Beach Coastal Community Credit Union were damaged after a vehicle drove into the building on Aug. 23. (Kevin Forsyth photo)
Choices Market officially opens the doors to its newest location in Parksville at 319 Island Highway East on Aug. 31. (Kevin Forsyth photo)

Choices Market opens first store on Vancouver Island, in Parksville

Location will be B.C. company’s 11th location

Choices Market officially opens the doors to its newest location in Parksville at 319 Island Highway East on Aug. 31. (Kevin Forsyth photo)
Linden Ross from Barriere, B.C. rides in Coombs Bulls, Broncs and Barrels on Aug. 20. (Kevin Forsyth photo)

PHOTOS: Action pics as Coombs Rodeo returns for 2023

Bulls, Broncs and Barrels events draw big crowds Aug. 19 and Aug. 20

Linden Ross from Barriere, B.C. rides in Coombs Bulls, Broncs and Barrels on Aug. 20. (Kevin Forsyth photo)
Elizabeth Kalbfleisch will march with family and friends in the 6th annual Vancouver Island Multiple Myeloma March on Sept. 4 at the Lions Pavilion in Maffeo Sutton Park in Nanaimo. (Submitted photo)

Qualicum Beach woman to walk in Multiple Myeloma March on Sept. 4

Fundraising event planned for Maffeo Sutton Park in Nanaimo

Elizabeth Kalbfleisch will march with family and friends in the 6th annual Vancouver Island Multiple Myeloma March on Sept. 4 at the Lions Pavilion in Maffeo Sutton Park in Nanaimo. (Submitted photo)
Island Health has proposed a 19-bed addictions treatment facility at 188 McCarter St. in Parksville. (File photo)

Parksville addictions treatment centre open houses planned

In-person open house set for Aug. 2 and virtual session on Aug. 9

Island Health has proposed a 19-bed addictions treatment facility at 188 McCarter St. in Parksville. (File photo)
John Boyd. (Submitted photo)

RCMP investigate circumstances around death of 53-year-old Island man

Police ask for witnesses after report of downtown assault

John Boyd. (Submitted photo)
John Boyce. (Submitted photo)

RCMP investigate circumstances around death of 53-year-old Parksville man

Police ask for witnesses after report of downtown assault

John Boyce. (Submitted photo)
(PQB News file photo)

PQB crime report: RCMP deal with squatters in Parksville residence

Police also investigate thefts, trespassing

(PQB News file photo)
(File photo)

UPDATE: Man dies 2 days after being released from custody in Parksville

IIO was notified of the incident on July 20

(File photo)
(File photo)

Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital following Errington crash

Highway 4A closed for several hours for investigation

(File photo)
Parksville Mayor Doug O’Brien speaks at a press conference announcing the opening of 87 affordable housing units at 364 Moilliet St. (Kevin Forsyth photo)

87-unit affordable rental home development now open in Parksville

Residents have already started to move in

Parksville Mayor Doug O’Brien speaks at a press conference announcing the opening of 87 affordable housing units at 364 Moilliet St. (Kevin Forsyth photo)
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PQB crime report: Crooks pilfer children’s playhouse from daycare

Oceanside RCMP also deal with break-ins, bike theft

(PQB News file photo)
Joey Caddel photo via Facebook

No injuries reported after fire destroys home in Coombs

8 departments respond to blaze on Station Road

Joey Caddel photo via Facebook