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A cougar previously spotted in a French Creek homeowner’s yard. (File photo/Cory Betz)

Cougar euthanized after attacking little dog in Qualicum area

Owner freed pet by whacking big cat, but dog didn’t survive the attack

A cougar previously spotted in a French Creek homeowner’s yard. (File photo/Cory Betz)
(Black Press file photo)
(Black Press file photo)
Jaret, Samantha, Maddox and Gavin Jones of Columbia Beach. (Submitted photo)

Anonymous letters tell Vancouver Island family their kids are too loud

Letter said the noise of kids playing in Parksville backyard is ‘unbearable’

Jaret, Samantha, Maddox and Gavin Jones of Columbia Beach. (Submitted photo)
A Nanaimo man was rescued after he ran his boat aground on July 19 in Nanoose Bay. (Nanaimo RCMP photo)

Nanaimo man rescued after boat runs aground in Nanoose Bay

RCMP: Vessel crashed into breakwater then man collapsed on rocks

A Nanaimo man was rescued after he ran his boat aground on July 19 in Nanoose Bay. (Nanaimo RCMP photo)
COVID-19: Vancouver Island nurse honoured as ‘Unsung Hero’ by Canucks, BC Hockey

COVID-19: Vancouver Island nurse honoured as ‘Unsung Hero’ by Canucks, BC Hockey

Marcia Kent one of nine people in B.C. to receive award

COVID-19: Vancouver Island nurse honoured as ‘Unsung Hero’ by Canucks, BC Hockey
The Snaw-Naw-As (Nanoose) First Nation is calling for the re-purposing of the E&N Railway Corridor. (File photo)

B.C. Supreme Court dismisses claim against Island Corridor Foundation

Snaw-Naw-As (Nanoose) First Nation was seeking return of reserve land as railway sits unused

The Snaw-Naw-As (Nanoose) First Nation is calling for the re-purposing of the E&N Railway Corridor. (File photo)
Kelly Morris, former addict and Parksville advocate, will discuss harm reduction resources for addicts on July 5 at Parksville Community Park. (File photo)

Rally planned to draw attention to lack of support for drug-users in Parksville Qualicum Beach

People in recovery will share their stories at July 5 event

Kelly Morris, former addict and Parksville advocate, will discuss harm reduction resources for addicts on July 5 at Parksville Community Park. (File photo)
John and Jeanne Brownell participated in Berwick Qualicum Beach’s music video ‘Rock and Roll All Nite’. (Submitted photo)

Vancouver Island seniors ‘Rock and Roll All Nite’

WATCH: Berwick residents rock out to KISS classic

John and Jeanne Brownell participated in Berwick Qualicum Beach’s music video ‘Rock and Roll All Nite’. (Submitted photo)
Crews have used Second Avenue in Qualicum Beach (pictured here in front of the old Chamber of Commerce building) to double as the main street for ‘Chesapeake Shores’. (File photo)

COVID-19: Film industry in the central Island to gradually restart

‘Everyone is kind of baby-stepping how it’s going to happen’

Crews have used Second Avenue in Qualicum Beach (pictured here in front of the old Chamber of Commerce building) to double as the main street for ‘Chesapeake Shores’. (File photo)
Oceanside RCMP are still searching for clues on the whereabouts of Carmel Gilmour. (Submitted photo)
Oceanside RCMP are still searching for clues on the whereabouts of Carmel Gilmour. (Submitted photo)
A white raven spotted in a logged-off area near the end of Chatsworth Road in Whiskey Creek. (John Domovich photo)

Iconic white raven spotted in area north of Nanaimo

Photographer John Domovich spotted rare bird earlier this week in Whiskey Creek area

A white raven spotted in a logged-off area near the end of Chatsworth Road in Whiskey Creek. (John Domovich photo)
An example of an Island Health safe needle disposal box. (Black Press photo)
An example of an Island Health safe needle disposal box. (Black Press photo)
Vancouver Island braces for a slow tourism season. (NEWS file photo)

Resiliency program set up to help Island tourism through ‘grim’ times

Tourism Vancouver Island CEO says 23-25 per cent of tourism businesses may shut down permanently

Vancouver Island braces for a slow tourism season. (NEWS file photo)
The Haven Society has seen an uptick in calls to their crisis line since COVID-19 restrictions have begun to ease.(AP file photo)

COVID-19: Uptick in calls to Haven Society crisis line as restrictions ease

Organization reminds people of their range of services

The Haven Society has seen an uptick in calls to their crisis line since COVID-19 restrictions have begun to ease.(AP file photo)
A fire broke out at the French Creek Marina on Sunday, May 17. (Parksville Fire Department photo)
A fire broke out at the French Creek Marina on Sunday, May 17. (Parksville Fire Department photo)
(Smoke ‘N Water logo)

COVID-19: Popular Nanoose Bay restaurant, performance venue closed permanently

‘We just decided it’s not going to be worth it’

(Smoke ‘N Water logo)
Steven Orcutt and Gus Sangha, two of the owners of Errington Cedar Mill, are happy to see the mill back operating again. (Michael Briones photo)

Errington mill fires up again as family reclaims dad’s legacy

90% of laid-off staff hired back as kids relaunch Errington Cedar Products

Steven Orcutt and Gus Sangha, two of the owners of Errington Cedar Mill, are happy to see the mill back operating again. (Michael Briones photo)
Restoring rail service on the Island was discussed at the Island Corridor Foundation’s town hall meeting at the Beach Club in Parksville on Thursday. ��� Michael Briones photo

Vancouver Island First Nation calls for repurposing of E&N rail line

Suggestion: ‘A level, accessible, paved trail that connects communities and promotes recreation’

Restoring rail service on the Island was discussed at the Island Corridor Foundation’s town hall meeting at the Beach Club in Parksville on Thursday. ��� Michael Briones photo
St. Anne’s Church in Parksville. (File photo)

COVID-19: Parksville’s homeless no longer sleeping in the graveyard

Majority of those camped outside St. Anne’s church have been provided with hotel rooms

St. Anne’s Church in Parksville. (File photo)
Darrell Bellaart working in his distillery. (Deirdre Bellaart photo)

COVID-19: Distillery switches gears, starts making hand sanitizer

Owner says move has saved business while helping community

Darrell Bellaart working in his distillery. (Deirdre Bellaart photo)