UPDATE: Parksville park blaze put out within minutes, no injuries reported
A fire in Marks Park yesterday was small and put out within a few minutes with no injuries reported, according to Parksville’s fire chief.
November 27, 2020
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A fire in Marks Park yesterday was small and put out within a few minutes with no injuries reported, according to Parksville’s fire chief.
An early morning fire has caused Marks Park to be closed to the public, according to the City of Parksville. Police escorted illegal campers out of the area around 10 a.m. City staff will conduct a hazard assessment and signs are posted advising the public to stay out of the park.
Oceanside RCMP received 284 complaints between Nov. 8 and Nov. 14.
The new Quality Foods location will be allowed to have occasional live music and events, if approved by the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB). Parksville city council voted to provide its support during the Nov. 16 meeting.
Oceanside RCMP received 303 complaints between Nov. 1 and 7. Police ask anyone who has info on these incidents to phone the Oceanside RCMP non-emergency number at 250-248-6111.
“We tried the Zoom process and it lacked in so many ways,” said Coun. Doug O’Brien. “It made us ineffective to do our governance model properly through lack of proper communication.”
Correctional Service Canada (CSC) recognizes the third week of November as national restorative justice week.
The redevelopment process on the old Parksville Beach Resort site has temporarily stalled. Council voted to refer an application to build a restaurant and RV park back to city staff.
The Parksville Volunteer Fire Department’s Boots for Food drive raised a total of $75,644 this year for the Salvation Army food bank and the Society of Organized Services (SOS).
Oceanside RCMP received 288 complaints between Oct. 25 and Oct. 31. Police ask anyone who has info on these incidents to phone the Oceanside RCMP non-emergency number at 250-248-6111.