QualicumNews

A resident was scammed out of over $30,000 after responding to a Microsoft virus pop up and allowing remote access to their computer on March 28.

The Town of Qualicum Beach will host a military parade and festivities on May 7.

The Board of Education has announced that Phil Munro will be joining School District No. 69 (Qualicum) in the role of director of operations, effective May 24.

During this time period the Oceanside RCMP received 255 complaints, including a potted Bonsai tree reported stolen in the 400 block of Yambury Road, Qualicum Beach.

During this time period Oceanside RCMP received 226 complaints, including a boat and trailer stolen, and later recovered by RCMP, in Parksville.

MVIHES is promoting salmon-friendly lawns through a Yellow Fish program, where residents who pledge to not water their lawns or use chemical herbicides and pesticides will receive a yellow fish sign to help promote the message of water conservation.

The fundraiser will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 10 at the Parksville Bottle Depot.

During this time period the Oceanside RCMP received 260 complaints, including reports of Canada Post boxes being vandalized in Parksville, Nanoose Bay, Qualicum Beach and French Creek. It is unknown how much, if any, mail was stolen.

The Oceanside Generals and Peninsula Panthers (based in North Saanich) will compete for the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League (VIJHL) championship starting March 23 at Oceanside Place Arena.

A public hearing is set for 10 a.m. on April 6.