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When Oceanside RCMP members pull over a vehicle for suspected impaiored driving, it’s not only alcohol they have on their mind.Lately, says Cpl. Jesse Forema, police are also dealing with motorists who are impaired by drugs.That realization comes after a member of Central Vancouver Island Traffic Services became trained as a drug recognition ... more
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Saving money on Canada’s healthcare budget doesn’t necessarily mean cutting back on anything, says MP James Lunney.Merely increasing people’s dosage of Vitamin D can keep people healthier, requiring fewer visits to either the doctor or the hospital.For this reason, Lunney stood in the House of Commons Thursday to introduce Bill ... more
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Two people were rushed to hospital after the car they were in was rear ended by a van on Highway 19A at Stanhope Road Friday morning.Oceanside RCMP Corporal Jesse Foreman said the crash took place at 7:37 a.m. when the female driver of the car pulled over to pick up someone in her car pool.“Right as he jumped in — they hadn’t even ... more
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The Englishman River Water Service (ERWS) is pilot testing water treatment for the new river intake and treatment facility that will be built over the next five years.The ERWS, a joint venture between the City of Parksville and the Regional District of Nanaimo, narrowed the possible treatment options to two basics that could work for the unique ... more
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An 84-year-old Coombs man was rushed to hospital with severe burns and smoke inhalation after his trailer caught fire Friday morning.Oceanside RCMP Corporal Jesse Foreman said police received a call about a trailer fire in the 1600 block of Alberni Highway in Coombs at 7 a.m.When firefighters from Dashwood, Coombs and Errington arrived on scene, the ... more
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The public is invited to a presentation re-launching Parksville’s official community plan (OCP) update process at the next city council meeting.After a several month delay, council awarded the completion of the OCP to Urban Systems for $130,450 after the contract with a previous consultant was cancelled by mutual agreement after a key ... more
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The community of Errington will be highlighted this weekend as the Small Town BC feature on the Global BC Saturday and Sunday morning news, Feb. 4 and 5.Weather reporter Wesla Wong will be sharing photos of Errington, submitted by viewers. The feature, which runs on the weekend morning news, shows off some of our province’s hidden ... more
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No decisions have been made about possible changes to Old Age Security in Canada, says MP James Lunney, and if they do, the changes will come in gradually.“Of course we are looking at our liability as we move forward, but nobody receiving a pension today has anything to worry about,” he said. “It’s all speculation at this ... more
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As she watches images of the Canadian warship HMCS Charlottetown steaming for the Mediterranean and U.S. aircraft battle groups heading for the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, it brings back fond memories for one Parksville resident.Starting in the late 1960s, Susan Smith served for three-and-a-half years on a Norwegian bulk oil tanker, M/T ... more
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Negotiations between teachers and the province are at an impasse. The teacher’s work to rule job action isn’t having much impact and while the two sides are still meeting, there hasn’t been any progress in the five month strike.“Negotiations are not rolling anywhere,” said School District 69 (Qualicum) superintendent ... more
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