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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Sunday farmers market launches in downtown Parksville May 31
MAC Community Garden to host farmers markets throughout summer
TOSH fosters creative sense of place in Qualicum Beach and beyond
‘Creative QueerPreneur’ program report released
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
Savannah Wild breaks fastest 50 km run for a female, without shoes
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
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
New ‘Soccer & Technology’ exhibit just opened at the landmark facility on False Creek
‘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
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
Environmental groups, First Nations reps, make case against Alberta pipeline deal
Heartbreak in Dawson City after historical Westminster Hotel burns down
The cause of the blaze is not yet known
Vernon crews helping in Kamloops river search for missing person
Crews called out Sunday night following car crash
Arrowsmith Search and Rescue establishes a legacy fund
Group thankful for donation from estate of Jack McLean
Area F director wants to bring former French Creek school up to code
Staff directed to prepare a report
Bear pelts to kitchen sinks: Island thrift store stocks tales of coincidence
Opened in 1985, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul thrift store has many tales to tell
QUIZ: Are you ready for Victoria Day?
The May celebration marks the start of the summer season in Canada
THE MOJ: Sedins, Johnson face huge task rebuilding Canucks culture
Inclusion needs to become organizational philosophy for Vancouver
Small Town Artillery will play high-energy rock in Errington
Collective plays in hall on May 30
Broken lake toy blamed for sprawling Shawnigan Lake Styrofoam spill
Resident calls for action after discovering likely source of pollution in shoreline dock box