Bowser

Three Oceanside organizations receive community gaming grants

January 31, 2022

A total of $140 million is distributed across B.C. annually though Community Gaming Grants to roughly 1,500 community non-profit organizations.

Vehicle stolen in Parksville, recovered in Nanaimo days later — Oceanside Crime Report Dec. 26–Jan. 1

January 12, 2022

During this time period the Oceanside RCMP received 187 complaints, including a green cast iron table and chairs stolen in Parksville.

Oceanside RCMP arrest man trying to break into vehicle near Bowser Legion

November 16, 2021

A 41-year-old man faces a dozen charges related to weapons and property offences after Oceanside RCMP arrested him while he attempted to break into a vehicle.

Investigators ask for public’s help finding cell phone connected to Bowser homicide

September 3, 2021

The Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit (VIIMCU) is asking for public assistance as it investigates a homicide that occurred earlier this week in Bowser.

Police charge man in connection with death of woman in Bowser

September 2, 2021

Police say Luciano Mariani, 43, of no fixed address, has been charged in connection with the death of a woman in Bowser.

Seafood processing food hub coming to Bowser area

March 3, 2021

The food hub in Bowser will focus on seafood processing, while the Cowichan Valley and Victoria locations will focus on working with farmers and food processors to create more value-added products.