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Keep up on what's going on in the beautiful Oceanside area, including Parksville, French Creek, Qualicum Beach, Nanoose Bay and Lighthouse Country (Bowser and Deep Bay), through our up to the second news feeds provided from our local community paper.

Council split on election rule Parksville residents eyeing the council chambers need two nominators to run - for now. At a committee of the whole meeting, council defeated a recommendation from the Citizen's Advisory Committee to increase the number of nominators... Posted on 2008-07-03 - http://www.bclocalnews.com/vancouver_island_centra...

Carbon tax backed by university professors group VICTORIA - A group of university professors is defending B.C.'s new carbon tax as a brave attempt to end Canada's history of hypocrisy on climate change. More than a decade after Canada signed the Kyoto Protocol to reduce greenhouse... Posted on 2008-07-03 - http://www.bclocalnews.com/vancouver_island_centra...

Regional district about to take action on water The News continues Tipping Point - a semi-regular compendium of local and international environmental briefs. • The RDN is proposing an Action for Water plan to increase understanding and improve protection of ground and... Posted on 2008-07-03 - http://www.bclocalnews.com/vancouver_island_centra...

Tall ships dock in Port Alberni With boating season in full swing, boat stealing season kept apace, with two incidents reported over the past week. The first incident took place Wednesday, June 25, when police received a report of theft of a long shaft 9.9... Posted on 2008-07-03 - http://www.bclocalnews.com/vancouver_island_centra...

Missing stuff? Check the school bus office • Schools re-open on Sept. 2. • There is a large box of lost clothes, shoes and more at the bus office in Qualicum Beach. Items not picked up before the second week of July will be donated to the Society of Organized... Posted on 2008-07-03 - http://www.bclocalnews.com/vancouver_island_centra...

Rodeo grounds get cash The Coombs rodeo grounds will get an upgrade and former fishermen will receive work experience, thanks to a grant from the federal government. The $68,677 grant from Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC), will... Posted on 2008-07-03 - http://www.bclocalnews.com/vancouver_island_centra...

United Way launches campaign NANAIMO - Everybody needs some caring. The United Way Central Island is running a Days of Caring campaign, which pairs businesses with social agencies to spruce up properties. The United Way connects businesses with non profit... Posted on 2008-07-03 - http://www.bclocalnews.com/vancouver_island_centra...

Hay fire doused Firefighters in Errington raced to the scene of a reported hay fire in Errington Wednesday afternoon after a spark is believed to have set the load on fire. The blaze was fully involved by the time firefighters arrived on scene,... Posted on 2008-07-02 - http://www.bclocalnews.com/vancouver_island_centra...

WEB EXTRA: Coombs Rodeo Grounds to get facelift COOMBS - Service Canada is ponying up $68,677 to help repair and restore the Coombs Rodeo Grounds. MP James Lunney announced the funding Wednesday, on behalf of Monte Solberg, minister responsible for Human Resources and Social... Posted on 2008-07-02 - http://www.bclocalnews.com/vancouver_island_centra...

Canada Day was a blast Parksville ended its Canada Day festivities with a spectacular fireworks show on the beach Tuesday night. It was the capper on an entire day of celebration - starting with a parade in the morning, entertainment and vendors in... Posted on 2008-07-01 - http://www.bclocalnews.com/vancouver_island_centra...