March 30, 2020The City of Parksville is working to share information and operational updates as we continue to support efforts to prevent transmission of COVID-19 in our community and will continue to follow the direction provided by the BC Ministry of Health and Island Health. We wish our residents to know that going forward, most of the City's communications to residents about COVID-19 will come through Emergency Management Oceanside which is operating the Level 1 Emergency Operations Centre o
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March 27, 2020A Time to Stay PositiveDuring so much change, one message is ringing out. Stay calm, stay informed, and stay positive! We have seen this over and over in our Town,and the latest example came from Berwick today, who organized a virtual dance party and invited the neighbours to join in!Click HERE to see the video!!Wipes Clog PipesThe RDN has announced that while they are happy to see residents using disinfectant/sanitary wipes, please note that "wipes clog pipes". All sanitizer wipes
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March 27, 2020 The emergency programs for the City of Parksville and Town of Qualicum Beach work in unison to provide large-scale emergency support and disaster service to residents of our region. The EMO partnership provides a cooperative and effective approach to managing emergencies in our region and as such has activated a Level 1 Emergency Operations Centre to ensure the best possible response to COVID-19. Most of the COVID-19 related information from Qualicum Beach and Parksville goin
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March 25, 2020
This message is an update for Parksville residents about the COVID 19 pandemic. Council is aware we are in a provincial state of emergency and the next few weeks are critical in terms of the impact this pandemic has on our community.I am hearing from many citizens in Parkville and Oceanside who have ongoing concerns about the spread of COVID 19 in our communities. People are worried about their health, the health of their loved ones and in so many cases, also concerned abou
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March 24, 2020
At no greater times than these do we appreciate our front line workers! A huge call out to our local service providers - from our grocery stores & pharmacy workers, to care centres and health care workers, to restaurants offering take out, to municipal staff and our local hardware store. And to the many that are helping out their neighbours, and supporting one another. We thank you!
Council Meeting Cancellation - April 1
Due to the current COVID-19 public health crisi
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