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Nuts to allergens Not all classrooms are exactly alike at Parksville Elementary School. Nathan Clark's classroom is peanut free. The Grade 1 student is deathly allergic to peanuts. The school, like others in the district, has implement procedures... Posted on 2007-09-21 - http://www.pqbnews.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper...

Hanger High Qualicum Beach council this week used the first of their regularly scheduled Wednesday meeting to approve a lease agreement and development permit variance for a hangar used by Sunwest Helicopters. The variance called for the hangar... Posted on 2007-09-21 - http://www.pqbnews.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper...

Fraser touts party's push on low wage Although he did his best to field the questions and address the concerns of the 25 people who came to Rotary House for an open house Wednesday night, it was when discussing his party's push to raise the minimum wage Alberni-Qualicum... Posted on 2007-09-21 - http://www.pqbnews.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper...

Biosphere open house to include plans to build in park Parksville will waive the rental fee for an upcoming open house hosted by the Mt. Arrowsmith biosphere centre steering committee. The event, tentatively scheduled for No. 22, is sure to attract attention in light of the controversy... Posted on 2007-09-21 - http://www.pqbnews.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper...

City seeks film bucks PARKSVILLE - The city will apply for funding to support the 2010 film project, designed to collect video and still pictures that can promote the area via Olympics related marketing initiatives. $9,500 from the economic development... Posted on 2007-09-21 - http://www.pqbnews.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper...

Crime stats down, or are they? The numbers say crime is on the decline but that's no reason for law enforcement to let their guard down, said RCMP Sergeant Dennis O'Gorman. In the RCMP's quarterly report, delivered to a City of Parksville protective services... Posted on 2007-09-21 - http://www.pqbnews.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper...

RCMP field 11,000 calls - down 500 from ‘06 The Oceanside RCMP gave an outline of the detachment's priorities and crime prevention strategies to Parksville's protective services committee Monday. Chief among the local force's concerns is increased education and enforcement... Posted on 2007-09-21 - http://www.pqbnews.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper...

City debates closures as contract talks continue ‘Tis the season of goodwill but the possible closure of Parksville's city hall between Christmas and New Year's sparked considerable debate. Senior staff said the move comes in light of concern raised over scheduling who does... Posted on 2007-09-21 - http://www.pqbnews.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper...

Parksville plans on going global in next Bloom event Sharpen your garden trowels and tidy up ‘round the yard - Parksville has announced its official intention to compete on a global scale in the Communities in Bloom International 2008 competition. "The systems are in place and... Posted on 2007-09-21 - http://www.pqbnews.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper...

Re-thinking bio-fuels The Town of Qualicum Beach won't give the green light for any more of their vehicle fleet to run on bio-fuel any time soon. Speaking at Wednesday's regular council meeting, Councillor Barry Avis said the purchase of vehicles using... Posted on 2007-09-21 - http://www.pqbnews.com/portals-code/list.cgi?paper...

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Parksville, BC V9P 2H1
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Qualicum, BC V9K 1S8
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