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Harley went missing in the Englishman River Falls Provincial Park area the morning of Feb. 20. (FLED photo)

Mid-Island community continues to search for missing dog Harley

Chocolate Labrador Retriever went missing in Englishman River Falls area Feb. 20

Harley went missing in the Englishman River Falls Provincial Park area the morning of Feb. 20. (FLED photo)
(Photo courtesy BC Highway Patrol)

B.C. driver pulled over with seat down, drug paraphernalia on lap, driver-assist engaged

Highway patrol officers on Vancouver Island says driver not actually driving, arrest made

(Photo courtesy BC Highway Patrol)
Jimmy Pieschke pleaded guilty to child pornography offences in Quebec but failed to show up to court and went on the run in B.C. (Photo courtesy of BC RCMP)

Man guilty of child porn offences in Quebec nabbed in Parksville

Fugitive was spotted by a member of the public: Oceanside RCMP

Jimmy Pieschke pleaded guilty to child pornography offences in Quebec but failed to show up to court and went on the run in B.C. (Photo courtesy of BC RCMP)
Jimmy Pieschke pleaded guilty to child pornography offences in Quebec but failed to show up to court and went on the run in B.C. (Photo courtesy of BC RCMP)

Man guilty of child porn offences in Quebec nabbed on Vancouver Island

Fugitive was spotted by a member of the public in Parksville

Jimmy Pieschke pleaded guilty to child pornography offences in Quebec but failed to show up to court and went on the run in B.C. (Photo courtesy of BC RCMP)
(PQB file photo)

Suspicious death under investigation in central Vancouver Island

RCMP says there is no risk to public, asks for help from anyone with more information

(PQB file photo)
(PQB file photo)

Suspicious death under investigation in Errington

RCMP ask public’s help for any information

(PQB file photo)
(File photo)

RCMP seize weapons, drugs during search of Parksville home

Two occupants with warrants arrested

(File photo)
Two people enjoy a hot day at Rathtrevor Beach in Parksville. (PQB News file photo)

Accessibility upgrades completed at Island’s popular Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park

Improvements part of commitment to make B.C. parks more inclusive and accessible

Two people enjoy a hot day at Rathtrevor Beach in Parksville. (PQB News file photo)
Fire destroyed a boat at Schooner Cove Marina in Nanoose Bay on March 20. (Photo courtesy of Alee King)

Boat destroyed by fire in Nanoose Bay marina

Cause not identified after blaze breaks out on the water at Fairwinds

Fire destroyed a boat at Schooner Cove Marina in Nanoose Bay on March 20. (Photo courtesy of Alee King)
A building was destroyed by a fire in Errington on March 14. (Angie Garner photo via Facebook)

One treated for minor burns, smoke inhalation as fire destroys Errington building

Business owner transported to hospital, building considered a total loss

A building was destroyed by a fire in Errington on March 14. (Angie Garner photo via Facebook)
The Friday for Future group from Kwalikum Secondary have a petition asking the federal government for legislation requiring every MP to consult with environmental youth leadership in their riding prior to bringing any bill affecting greenhouse gas emissions forward to second reading in Parliament. (File photo)

Qualicum Beach climate activists petition federal government

Youths bring message to Ottawa with help from local MP Johns

The Friday for Future group from Kwalikum Secondary have a petition asking the federal government for legislation requiring every MP to consult with environmental youth leadership in their riding prior to bringing any bill affecting greenhouse gas emissions forward to second reading in Parliament. (File photo)
Parksville Fire Department firefighters quickly extinguished a fire in one of the units at Sea Edge Motel in Parksville. (Lorraine Young-nee Aubin Facebook photo)

Parksville motel suffers damages from fire

Guests evacuated safely; cause of the fire is still undetermined

Parksville Fire Department firefighters quickly extinguished a fire in one of the units at Sea Edge Motel in Parksville. (Lorraine Young-nee Aubin Facebook photo)
Coho is one of the many salmon species that spawns in Little Qualicum River. (Submitted photo)

Nature Trust of B.C. raising funds to protect land in Little Qualicum River

Crowdfunding campaign launched with goal to raise $415,000 by April 30

Coho is one of the many salmon species that spawns in Little Qualicum River. (Submitted photo)
(File photo)

Two pedestrians hospitalized after being struck by vehicle in Parksville

One person in critical but stable condition

(File photo)
Rob Ross will be at the Rod & Gun in Parksville for the Big Beast Stand-up Comedy show on March 5. (Submitted photo)

Comedian Rob Ross visits Parksville on March 5

Big Beast Comedy Tour will stop at Rod & Gun for 8 p.m. show

Rob Ross will be at the Rod & Gun in Parksville for the Big Beast Stand-up Comedy show on March 5. (Submitted photo)
Nathan Cotton and his family are grateful for the support of Variety - the Children’s Charity of BC after Nathan suffered two concussions in one day in 2021, leaving him with post-concussion syndrome. (Submitted photo)

Parksville family grateful for support from Variety – the Children’s Charity of BC

Injuries left 14-year-old with post-concussion syndrome

Nathan Cotton and his family are grateful for the support of Variety - the Children’s Charity of BC after Nathan suffered two concussions in one day in 2021, leaving him with post-concussion syndrome. (Submitted photo)
Residents find a foot of snow on their vehicles. (Michael Briones photo)

Parksville Qualicum Beach experiences heavy snowfall

Environment Canada warns more snow Friday and Saturday

Residents find a foot of snow on their vehicles. (Michael Briones photo)
(Photo from Phillip Tiicham Muir Facebook video)

Person dies in early morning house fire in Whiskey Creek

Investigation underway into cause of fire, death of person

(Photo from Phillip Tiicham Muir Facebook video)
(Parksville Fire Department photo)

Carburetor icing possible factor in downed Qualicum plane that sent pilot to hospital

TSB report released on 2022 emergency landing that put plane in ditch near Qualicum Beach airport

(Parksville Fire Department photo)
Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns is urging the Canadian government to push for the kind of Social Security bilateral agreement the UK has with many other countries. (Submitted photo)

Courtenay-Alberni MP urges Canada to negotiate end to UK pensioners cost-of-living index freeze

Canada is second only to Australia in number of UK pensioners: Gord Johns

Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns is urging the Canadian government to push for the kind of Social Security bilateral agreement the UK has with many other countries. (Submitted photo)