April 2022

Parksville Panters skate to tournament success in Victoria.

The vacuum was taken from Lowe’s Home Improvement around 7 p.m. on April 7, according to a police media release.

A B.C. company is developing a reliable low carbon energy storage system from repurposed EV batteries.

Vancouver Island University (VIU) will host an online webinar about the future of reconciliation in Canada on April 20. 

An average of 68 people are injured in 320 crashes every year on Vancouver Island over the Easter long weekend, according to ICBC statistics.

The Nanaimo Regional Hospital District (NRHD) has confirmed its five major areas of focus for capital planning and advocacy are the patient tower replacement, new cancer centre, cardiac catheterization lab and a new high acuity unit, all to be located at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH), as well as a long-term care facility in the region.

The first two incidents occurred between 7 a.m and 10 a.m. on April 3 on the John Barsby Secondary School grounds.

National Volunteer Week is an opportunity for the city to recognize the contributions of volunteers in the community.

Activities will include demonstrations, displays, activities for children and a chance to explore and ask questions of city staff. Parksville Fire Department and members of the Oceanside RCMP will also be involved.

The combined efforts of local eagle lovers, land holders, regional governments and First Nations have raised funding for the purchase and protection of an eagle sanctuary in French Creek.