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Parksville-Qualicum Daily is a short, daily community briefing focused on what matters most to people who live and work in Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Errington, Coombs, French Creek, Nanoose Bay, and the Oceanside communities - Vancouver Island's mid-Island coast between Nanaimo and the Comox Valley, on the traditional territories of the Snaw-Naw-As (Nanoose) and Qualicum First Nations. Each morning we deliver a concise roundup of local news, community events, weather, Highway 19 conditions, BC Ferries updates from Nanaimo, beach and marine forecasts for Rathtrevor and Qualicum Bay, and the stories shaping life along Oceanside. Designed to be easy to listen to on the drive to work and easy to share with your community.

  1. 8h ago

    Parksville-Qualicum Daily — 2026-10-09

    In today's episode: ‘I’m so shameful:’ Nanaimo OPS drug trafficker avoids jailB.C. Conservatives pull Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after posts surfaceThe Campbell River water system is the lowest it’s been in 64 years of recordB.C. Conservatives polling as frontrunners 2 weeks ahead of electionB.C. NDP promises to freeze car insurance rates for 3 yearsOttawa records 60 per cent spike in arrests, detentions of Canadians in United StatesSources: NanaimoNewsNOW — ‘I’m so shameful:’ Nanaimo OPS drug trafficker avoids jailTimes Colonist — B.C. Conservatives pull Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after posts surfaceCampbell River Mirror — The Campbell River water system is the lowest it’s been in 64 years of recordNanaimo News Bulletin — B.C. Conservatives polling as frontrunners 2 weeks ahead of electionNanaimo News Bulletin — B.C. NDP promises to freeze car insurance rates for 3 yearsTimes Colonist — Ottawa records 60 per cent spike in arrests, detentions of Canadians in United States

  2. 1d ago

    Parksville-Qualicum Daily — 2026-10-08

    In today's episode: 2026 General Local Election NOTICE OF ADVANCE VOTING, MAIL BALLOT VOTING and NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTINGOceanside Generals rebound with 2-1 overtime win over BuccaneersRDN launches Sip Smart challenge to cut single-use cup wasteK’ómoks Economic Development acquires Comox Valley winery and events centreElection 2026: Nanaimo mayoral candidate questionnairesSchool Board Candidates take the stage in Teachers’ Association forum at Beban ParkThanksgiving meal brings sense of home to hundreds at Our Place in VictoriaLove and resilience – AIRS survivors share stories and hopes for future at reunionLeaders clash over B.C. Conservative letter to reverse ICBC no-fault insuranceB.C.’s top doctor encourages fall vaccines as province sees early rise in influenza cases‘Not fair’: BC Ferry passenger ‘stranded’ in Bella Bella demands compensationB.C. winery owner calls for improving interprovincial alcohol salesWestons to buy U.K. pharmacy chain Boots for US$8.9BSources: Parksville Qualicum News — 2026 General Local Election NOTICE OF ADVANCE VOTING, MAIL BALLOT VOTING and NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTINGParksville Qualicum News — Oceanside Generals rebound with 2-1 overtime win over BuccaneersParksville Qualicum News — RDN launches Sip Smart challenge to cut single-use cup wasteNanaimo News Bulletin — K’ómoks Economic Development acquires Comox Valley winery and events centreNanaimo News Bulletin — Election 2026: Nanaimo mayoral candidate questionnairesCHLY 101.7 FM — School Board Candidates take the stage in Teachers’ Association forum at Beban ParkVancouver Island Free Daily — Thanksgiving meal brings sense of home to hundreds at Our Place in VictoriaHa-Shilth-Sa — Love and resilience – AIRS survivors share stories and hopes for future at reunionNanaimo News Bulletin — Leaders clash over B.C. Conservative letter to reverse ICBC no-fault insuranceMy Cowichan Valley Now — B.C.’s top doctor encourages fall vaccines as province sees early rise in influenza casesCHEK News — ‘Not fair’: BC Ferry passenger ‘stranded’ in Bella Bella demands compensationNanaimo News Bulletin — B.C. winery owner calls for improving interprovincial alcohol salesTimes Colonist — Westons to buy U.K. pharmacy chain Boots for US$8.9B

  3. 2d ago

    Parksville-Qualicum Daily — 2026-10-07

    In today's episode: A guide to voting in municipal elections in Parksville Qualicum Beach‘This happens all the time’ Mid Island resident died without access to modern cardiac care, NRGH doctor reports‘Quite surprised’: Hullo Ferries workers stay calm facing passenger armed with knifeChapman, Findlay step away from B.C. politics after ‘threats and abuse’Person from Washington State arrested in connection with Tumbler Ridge shootingU.S. Coast Guard releases names of all six aboard missing Canadian air ambulanceSources: Parksville Qualicum News — A guide to voting in municipal elections in Parksville Qualicum BeachNanaimo News Bulletin — ‘This happens all the time’ Mid Island resident died without access to modern cardiac care, NRGH doctor reportsCHEK News — ‘Quite surprised’: Hullo Ferries workers stay calm facing passenger armed with knifeNanaimo News Bulletin — Chapman, Findlay step away from B.C. politics after ‘threats and abuse’Nanaimo News Bulletin — Person from Washington State arrested in connection with Tumbler Ridge shootingTimes Colonist — U.S. Coast Guard releases names of all six aboard missing Canadian air ambulance

  4. 3d ago

    Parksville-Qualicum Daily — 2026-10-06

    In today's episode: Invasive lizard widens reach, especially on Vancouver Island‘Life behind each name’: Victoria monument honours Japanese Canadians interned during WW2Woman charged after allegedly pulling knife on Hullo ferry staff in NanaimoB.C. Conservatives hold 5 point lead over NDP, says election pollPrime Minister Mark Carney to take ‘active role’ in new AI advisory councilTwo Canadian Armed Forces members arrested in organized crime, kidnapping probe: DNDSources: NanaimoNewsNOW — Invasive lizard widens reach, especially on Vancouver IslandNanaimo News Bulletin — ‘Life behind each name’: Victoria monument honours Japanese Canadians interned during WW2Times Colonist — Woman charged after allegedly pulling knife on Hullo ferry staff in NanaimoMy Cowichan Valley Now — B.C. Conservatives hold 5 point lead over NDP, says election pollCHEK News — Prime Minister Mark Carney to take ‘active role’ in new AI advisory councilCHEK News — Two Canadian Armed Forces members arrested in organized crime, kidnapping probe: DND

  5. 4d ago

    Parksville-Qualicum Daily — 2026-10-05

    In today's episode: RDN Taxpayers Alliance to host public presentations in Parksville, NanaimoProvincial election candidates finalized for 2 PQB area ridingsRemarkable recovery: Skier paralyzed from the neck down 13 years ago is running the Royal Victoria Marathon to help othersVictoria housing market slips as inventory outpaces September salesB.C.’s Eby promises new tax on millionaires to help pay for health careU.S. Coast Guard suspends search for missing Ontario air ambulanceUS Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attackSources: Parksville Qualicum News — RDN Taxpayers Alliance to host public presentations in Parksville, NanaimoParksville Qualicum News — Provincial election candidates finalized for 2 PQB area ridingsCHEK News — Remarkable recovery: Skier paralyzed from the neck down 13 years ago is running the Royal Victoria Marathon to help othersVancouver Island Free Daily — Victoria housing market slips as inventory outpaces September salesCHEK News — B.C.’s Eby promises new tax on millionaires to help pay for health careTimes Colonist — U.S. Coast Guard suspends search for missing Ontario air ambulanceCHEK News — US Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack

  6. 5d ago

    Parksville-Qualicum Daily — 2026-10-04

    In today's episode: New book by Parksville author, 88, offers hope after head injuryJob not finished for Nanaimo’s Mayoral incumbentNew monument to Japanese Canadians reminder of dark period in B.C.’s pastB.C.’s Firearm Violence Prevention Act now in effect, bringing new rules for gun ownersNearly 4 in 10 B.C. small businesses say they’re doing worse than last year: reportWhyte boots club-record eight field goals to earn Lions 24-17 win over ArgonautsSources: Parksville Qualicum News — New book by Parksville author, 88, offers hope after head injuryNanaimoNewsNOW — Job not finished for Nanaimo’s Mayoral incumbentTimes Colonist — New monument to Japanese Canadians reminder of dark period in B.C.’s pastCHEK News — B.C.’s Firearm Violence Prevention Act now in effect, bringing new rules for gun ownersCHEK News — Nearly 4 in 10 B.C. small businesses say they’re doing worse than last year: reportTimes Colonist — Whyte boots club-record eight field goals to earn Lions 24-17 win over Argonauts

  7. 6d ago

    Parksville-Qualicum Daily — 2026-10-03

    In today's episode: One-term Parksville councillor believes he can make greater impact as mayorPadula making a name for himself between the pipes for Oceanside GeneralsAsbestos concerns raised over Qualicum Beach watermain replacement projectNew water feature, extensive maintenance complete as Nanaimo pool to re-open‘A special day:’ Tour de Rock wraps up in downtown VictoriaB.C. Conservatives, NDP in tight election race, polling suggestsEby announces B.C. grocery ‘price guard’ during Kelowna visitSources: NanaimoNewsNOW — One-term Parksville councillor believes he can make greater impact as mayorParksville Qualicum News — Padula making a name for himself between the pipes for Oceanside GeneralsCHEK News — Asbestos concerns raised over Qualicum Beach watermain replacement projectNanaimoNewsNOW — New water feature, extensive maintenance complete as Nanaimo pool to re-openVancouver Island Free Daily — ‘A special day:’ Tour de Rock wraps up in downtown VictoriaNanaimo News Bulletin — B.C. Conservatives, NDP in tight election race, polling suggestsNanaimo News Bulletin — Eby announces B.C. grocery ‘price guard’ during Kelowna visit

  8. Oct 2

    Parksville-Qualicum Daily — 2026-10-02

    In today's episode: City of Parksville – Notice of Elections by VotingOceanside Generals see 4-game VIJHL winning streak snapped by Glacier Kings‘Everyone hopes for a while’: Parksville shelter won’t open as planned this winterNanaimo continues progress on plans to prepare for rising sea levelsMissing teen found safe: Saanich PoliceSooke Brewing Company terminates co-owner after controversial T-shirt sparks backlashAlberta-to-B.C. pipeline listed as ‘project of national interest’ by CarneyWith great rain comes great responsibility: October is Drive Relative to Conditions monthEby promises plan to cut BC gas prices by up to 30 cents per litre if re-electedCanadian astronaut reaches International Space Station for six-month missionSources: Parksville Qualicum News — City of Parksville – Notice of Elections by VotingParksville Qualicum News — Oceanside Generals see 4-game VIJHL winning streak snapped by Glacier KingsCHEK News — ‘Everyone hopes for a while’: Parksville shelter won’t open as planned this winterNanaimoNewsNOW — Nanaimo continues progress on plans to prepare for rising sea levelsCHEK News — Missing teen found safe: Saanich PoliceVictoria Buzz — Sooke Brewing Company terminates co-owner after controversial T-shirt sparks backlashNanaimo News Bulletin — Alberta-to-B.C. pipeline listed as ‘project of national interest’ by CarneyBC RCMP News — With great rain comes great responsibility: October is Drive Relative to Conditions monthVictoria Buzz — Eby promises plan to cut BC gas prices by up to 30 cents per litre if re-electedTimes Colonist — Canadian astronaut reaches International Space Station for six-month mission

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Parksville-Qualicum Daily is a short, daily community briefing focused on what matters most to people who live and work in Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Errington, Coombs, French Creek, Nanoose Bay, and the Oceanside communities - Vancouver Island's mid-Island coast between Nanaimo and the Comox Valley, on the traditional territories of the Snaw-Naw-As (Nanoose) and Qualicum First Nations. Each morning we deliver a concise roundup of local news, community events, weather, Highway 19 conditions, BC Ferries updates from Nanaimo, beach and marine forecasts for Rathtrevor and Qualicum Bay, and the stories shaping life along Oceanside. Designed to be easy to listen to on the drive to work and easy to share with your community.

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  • Creator
    Island Daily Podcast
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Monkey & Bot 2026
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