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SPLASH PARK FUNDRAISING HALFWAY TO GOAL

It’s all about the kids as the Parksville Lions Club and the Rotary Club of Parksville AM work to raise $100,000 to replace the outdated spray park in the Parksville Community Park. With a campaign launch in late May, the clubs are now half way to their fundraising goal having raised $50,000. Full Information

WHEELCHAIR SWING REMOVED FROM COMMUNITY PARK

Because of ongoing vandalism, the wheelchair swing located in the Lions Ventureland Playground in the Community Park has been removed. The City is extremely disappointed; however, ongoing graffiti and vandalism to the swing has made this decision necessary. Full Information

ARBUTUS POINT FORESHORE RESTORATION WORK

The City has begun beach protection work near the labyrinth at Arbutus Point in the Parksville Community Park. To comply with environmental regulations, the protection work must be completed by August 31. We appreciate the patience and cooperation of our residents and visitors during the construction period. Full Information

EMERGENCY SUPPORT SERVICES AVAILABLE IN OCEANSIDE

Emergency Management Oceanside is offering support services for British Columbia residents visiting the Oceanside area who are affected by wildfire in the province and unable to return home due to an evacuation order or road closure. Full Information

STAGE 3 WATERING RESTRICTIONS CRITICAL TO DEMAND

On July 1, the City of Parksville moved to stage 3 watering restrictions in an effort to curb increasing water demand. Stage 3 restrictions maintain the same even and odd day watering framework as stage 2 and also encourage residents to further reduce consumption in order to defer a comprehensive watering ban. Full Information

CAMPFIRE BAN IN EFFECT JULY 6 - PARKSVILLE FIRE PROTECTION AREA

Effective at noon on Thursday, July 6 and until further notice, all open burning, including campfires, is banned in the City of Parksville and the surrounding fire protection area. The fire protection area encompasses the City of Parksville, French Creek areas bordering the City of Parksville to the edge of the fire protection area at Johnston and Drew Roads, San Pariel, Fourneau Road, Wildgreen Road and Martindale Road areas. Full Information

SUPPLY OF QUINT AERIAL FIRE APPARATUS - REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Proposals are invited for the supply and delivery of one new custom-built Quint Aerial Fire Apparatus with mid-ship mounted pump; deadline is August 24, 2017. Full Information

RAIN BARREL REBATE OFFER TO RESIDENTS

For a limited time, the City of Parksville is offering rebates of up to $50 for the purchase and installation of rain barrels. The rebate of one per residence is 50% of the cost of the rain barrel, up to a maximum of $50. Full Information

SPECIAL EVENTS APPLICATION PROCEDURES

The City of Parksville invites applications from community organizations and private citizens wishing to hold special events at a variety of City-owned venues. Full Information

LOW FLUSH TOILET REBATE PROGRAM

For a limited time, the City will once again offer the low flush toilet rebate program. Full Information

COMMUNITY PARK AND SPRINGWOOD PARK SPORTS FIELDS

The current status of the City’s sports fields will be available for users from this page. Full Information