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AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR INSTALLED AT PCTC

An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) was recently installed in the atrium of the Parksville Civic and Technology Centre. The AED was donated to the City by the Heart and Stroke Foundation as part of the BC Public Access to Defibrillation (PAD) Program. The PCTC was chosen because it is one of the busiest publicly accessible spaces in the City. Full Information

BALLENAS GRAD 2013 PARADE ROAD CLOSURES

The Ballenas Grad Class of 2013 is about to take their final walk up the red carpet to their high school. This momentous occasion in every young person's life is precluded by a parade of honour through the streets of Parksville and the Grad Parent Committee would like to make sure everyone is aware of the route. Full Information

VOTE – MAIN STREET MATTERS

Please cast your votes for Parksville – we have a chance to win a “main street revitalization” through Benjamin Moore. More Information

OFFICIAL OPENING PARKSVILLE LIONS OUTDOOR GYM – JUNE 15

The official opening of the Parksville Lions Outdoor Gym and Mobility Challenged Access Project will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 10 am. The new facility is located in the Community Park, alongside the Lions Club Ventureland Playground. The media and the public is invited to join Dr James Lunney, MP, Nanaimo-Alberni, Michelle Stilwell, MLA Elect, Parksville-Qualicum, City of Parksville Mayor Chris Burger and Duane Round, Building Chair, Parksville Lions Club for the official opening of this new facility. The event will be held rain or shine and hotdogs and pop will be served to the first 150 attendees. Full Information

COFFEE WITH PARKSVILLE COUNCIL TAKES A BREAK FOR THE SUMMER

Due to holidays and summer agendas, Parksville Council's regularly scheduled Coffee with Council sessions will finish on June 13 for the summer and will not be held during July and August. Full Information

PARKSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT - STRATEGIC PLANNING SURVEY RESULTS

The department recently conducted an online survey intended to assist in the review and update of the department’s strategic plan. Full Information

LOW FLUSH TOILET REBATE PROGRAM

Effective May 8, the City is no longer able to offer the low flush toilet rebate program. This program has been offered to residents since March 2008.

CITY OF PARKSVILLE DELIVERS BALANCED BUDGET

The City has delivered a balanced budget for the 2013 financial year and established a new tax rate. At the May 1 special Committee of the Whole meeting, Council set the residential property tax increase at 2.4% for 2013. Full Information

WATER CONSERVATION LEVEL 2 EFFECTIVE MAY 1

Effective May 1, the water conservation (restriction) level in the City of Parksville will be at Level 2 with watering permitted every other day from 6-10 am and 6-10 pm for a maximum of four hours per day of watering. Full Information

TEMPLE STREET UPGRADE - BAY AVENUE TO WEST OF PHILLIPS STREET

As part of ongoing capital upgrades and infrastructure renewal, the City of Parksville and consultants recently completed a preliminary design review of the Temple Street corridor from Bay Avenue to west of Phillips Street. The purpose was to analyse and produce an optimized road cross section on which to develop detailed design drawings for construction of the corridor. The City held a public information session on March 28 to review the findings. The Temple Street upgrade is about 2,000 meters long and includes the addition of missing infrastructure, the upgrading of older infrastructure and provision of a continuous pedestrian facility. The capital upgrade is currently scheduled for 2013 and 2014. Full Information

HIGHWAY 19A IMPROVEMENTS – MOILLIET STREET TO RUSHTON LANE

Construction on municipal infrastructure upgrades on Highway 19A between Moilliet Street and Rushton Lane are well underway. Full Information

Oceanside ESS volunteers inform community businesses of the program, identify and maintain reception centres and group lodging sites, recruit and train volunteers, complete contact lists and exercise the emergency plan and inform the public of help available following a disaster. Full Information