Vancouver Island News

New Waterfront Walkway opens in Community Park
A half kilometer extension of the waterfront walkway has officially opened. Mayor Ed Mayne, MLA Ron Cantelon and two former mayors were on hand to perfrom the official opening.



Thrifty's Expansion Opens
Brad Bird, Oceanside Star

After a year-long wait, customers were pleased to check out Thrifty Foods' new expansion on Wednesday, a spacious new area with a larger deli and fresh food section. "It's a good start," said store manager Doug Riederer.
The signage and theme of the new area will eventually spread throughout the store, he said.
The $3-million addition, which expands the Parksville store by about 40%, also includes a bakery, pharmacy and floral section. The last two areas will open in June.
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New Entrance Sign Close
The new sign marking the entrance to Parksville is almost a reality. After a fundraising campign that took more than two years, the sign is nearing completion.



$2 billion, 2,075 homes
Fairwinds submits plans for Schooner Cove, Lakes District
Oceanside Star
Published: Thursday, May 13, 2010
After a two-year comprehensive planning process, Fairwinds has submitted neighbourhood plans for Schooner Cove and the Lakes District to the Regional District of Nanaimo. The plans "seek to implement the RDN's Regional Growth Strategy and establish a more sustaining and complete community for Nanoose Bay," said Paul Fenske, principal of Ekistics Town Planning, the lead planning and design consultants. The Schooner Cove neighbourhood plan establishes a mixed-use waterfront village with up to 395 condominium units in a range of types, along with an extensive, publicly accessible waterfront.


Farmers Markets Open
A sure sign that Spring has taken hold in Oceanside is the opening of famer's markets. One of the most unique on Vancouver Island is the Errington Market.



The Fire and Ice Street Festival Rocks Qualicum Beach
The sounds of hammers, picks and chainsaws and the mouthwatering aroma of chili can mean only one thing in Qualicum Beach in May. Another succesful Fire and Ice Street Festival is in the books.

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