Qualicum Beach News

Return to 2009: the year in the pages of The News a British Columbia, like the rest of the world, is still monitoring the spread of the H1N1 flu virus, known as the human swine flu.

The need for an urgent care health centre in Oceanside has been recognized for at least 15 years, but this year saw the biggest step forward in the projecta s history.

July 10: Don't ask, don't tell. The Ms. Errington Pagent. Return to 2009: the year in The News - Thumb a ride with News reporter Fred Davies as he attempts to go the month without driving his car.

June 26: Parents are upset with the loss of school buses. Return to 2009: the year in The News June 23 - The City of Parksville sent a resolution to the Union of B.C. Municipalities to lobby for better river protection.

May 5: Warm cups of chili at QBa s Fire and Ice festival. Return to 2009: the year in the pages of The News May 5 a It was a night of triumph for Paul Kim and his family that was shared not only by Eaglecrest residents, but also by golfers throughout Oceanside.

Firefighters were called to Village Way and Memorial Avenue in Qualicum Beach on Boxing Day to help with a two vehicle crash that sent three people to hospital.

At this time of year, it's somewhat natural to think about what Santa might bring us.

Judith Slobbe has been denied bail while she faces multiple fraud, theft and forgery charges.

The community partners working on bringing a health centre to Oceanside are ready to send out a formal request for proposals to five groups that submitted expressions of interest .

Clear-eyed optimism is in short supply in the conference centre housing the Copenhagen climate summit.

There's something odd about some of the local bird life in Oceanside, says Sandra Gray, and she wants volunteers at this weekend's Christmas Bird Count to keep an eye out.

When the Victoria Symphony comes to Qualicum Beach December 14, there will be one proud mom in the seats of the Civic Centre.

The Royal LePage offices in Parksville and Qualicum Beach are teaming up to help hospitalized tots, t'weens and teens.

Ride the bus with the big red nose as Nanaimo Regional Transit Systema s Santa Bus goes into service for the season.

Re: 'Loyal pet is stranded far from family,' We are extremely sorry for the loss of Cyril Roy, who passed away in rural Nanaimo, leaving behind his dog, Fred, and extend our condolences to his friends and family.

Dashwood firefighters responded to a call of a structure fire at 4275 Island Highway West Saturday afternoon, but they were unable to save the building, which burned to the ground.

Hollywood legends Errol Flynn, Spencer Tracy and Bing Crosby are said to have stayed there.

Shaun Richard Funk, arrested Wednesday in Regina, is a suspect in a series of break-ins and assaults on Vancouver Island.

Here in Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island, where the median age of residents is 60.9 , you can't stroll the main street without seeing a senior on a mobility scooter zipping into the pharmacy or zooming into a bank.

Old Man Winter took Father Christmas to the mat Wednesday night as heavy rains and cold winds put a damper on the annual Moonlight Madness event in Qualicum Beach.