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We are an active community with families with young children, professionals, retirees, long-time residents, and new arrivals who have chosen to live in Parksville for the quality life, the region's natural environment and amenities. We love it here!
We will soon be busy prepping sports fields ready for the season! Planned closures to accommodate annual maintenance are provided here:
⚾️Springwood Park, March 16-27 (reopens 4 pm)
⚽️Parksville Community Park, March 30-April 2 (reopens 4 pm)
www.parksville.ca
Road Closure Notice – Renz Road between Ridgefield Drive and Nanoose Avenue #parksville www.parksville.ca/cms/wpattach...
Our annual wood chipping program takes place April 7 to April 30. The City is divided into two zones: west of Craig Street and east of Craig Street. Materials must be curbside by 8 am on April 7 for properties WEST of Craig Street and April 20, EAST of Craig Street. www.parksville.ca #parksville
Interested in knowing what’s involved in hosting an event on City property? We’ve posted information about the process and the factors we must consider when approving a community-led event. www.parksville.ca
This week, crews are doing routine maintenance (pressure washing) of playground rubber surfacing in Parksville Community Park and at Foster Park, Memorial Plaza and the town clock square. Some of the areas will be temporary closed while work is underway. #parksville
We look forward to hearing from interested individuals! Application deadline, February 27. #parksville www.parksville.ca/cms.asp?wpID...
To help protect Brant geese during migration, seasonal “no dog” restrictions apply to our beaches for both on leash and off leash. #parksville
Construction of new Parksville Pathway Phase 1 set to begin later this month. The 1.1 km pathway will connect Parksville Community Park to north end of Shelly Rd. Pedestrian access to estuary at Mills and Shelly will be maintained during the work. #parksville letstalkparksville.ca/parksville-p...
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Due to cold weather conditions, an overnight warming centre at the Oceanside Community Church, 1420 Alberni Highway, Errington will be open Wednesday, February 18 from 8 pm to 6 am.
Countdown is on. Parksville firefighter @Karen.Petraschuk is ready for Wounded Warriors Run, eight day, 800 km on Vancouver Island from February 22-March 1. Support Karen and the team at woundedwarriors.ca
City of Parksville flags will be flown at half-mast until further notice in memory of the victims of the recent tragic event in Tumbler Ridge.
Following extensive assessment and determined to have significant structural decay, an elm tree on Memorial Avenue will be removed on February 13. While crews are working, parking on Memorial and partial road and sidewalk closure may be necessary. #parksville
Getting around Parksville just got easier! Uride is now serving our community with safe and reliable rides, perfect for quick errands, appointments, or nights out. Convenient way to move around the region. Learn more at www.uride.co
To limit disturbance to migrating Brant geese, beaches are subject to seasonal “no dog” restrictions, on and off-leash within the Parksville Qualicum Beach Wildlife Management Area. Rathtrevor Beach closed to dogs, February 15 to April 30, and Parksville Beach, March 1 to April 30. #parksville
Our annual watermain flushing program starts February 17 and runs through April. Flushing will take place Monday to Friday, 7.30 am to 3.30 pm. Refer to this map to determine when watermain flushing will take place in your area. www.parksville.ca/cms/wpattach...
The AWS and ERWS management boards will meet on Thursday, February 5 at 9:30 am in the Forum, 100 Jensen Avenue East. Agenda and background information available on the City's website. These meetings are open to the public. www.parksville.ca [Quicklinks/AWS/ERWS] #parksville
Enjoy connecting with people? Contributing to your community? Statistics Canada is hiring for #2026Census. Positions offer meaningful work which helps shape the future of communities across Canada. More info: www.census.gc.ca/jobs #parksville
Karen Petraschuck, Parksville firefighter running for Wounded Warriors woundedwarriors.ca www.parksvillefirerescue.ca/cms/wpattach... #parksville #woundedwarriorproject #runningformentalhealth #firstresponders #PTSDAwareness
Have your say, Parksville! letstalkparksville.ca
2025 business licences are now outstanding. Payment options #parksville
💻ONLINE - Credit card (Visa or Mastercard) payments from the City’s website
📩MAIL to P O Box 1390, Parksville V9P 2H3
📥DROPBOX at City Hall (100 Jensen Avenue East)
👥IN-PERSON at City Hall (Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm)
We have issued an expressions of interest for mobile food concession vendors in the Parksville Community Park, from May 1 to September 30. Refer to our website for application and terms and conditions. Deadline to apply is February 27 at 4 pm. www.parksville.ca #parksville
January 22 is #BellLetsTalk Day! Day to reflect, reach out and keep the conversation going about mental health. There are many ways to show support and help create positive change.
Council meeting on January 19 at 1 pm will start with a public hearing to consider input on Zoning and Development Bylaw, 2025, No. 2000.155 for 1180 Resort Drive. Comments should be emailed to council@parksville.ca by 4 pm, Friday, January 16. Agendas on our website. www.parksville.ca #parksville
Do you enjoy connecting with people? Want to contribute to your community? Statistics Canada is hiring for the #2026Census. These positions offer meaningful work that helps shape the future of communities across Canada. Apply now: census.gc.ca/jobs.
Support ALS and Wounded Warriors Canada at a charity hockey game between Oceanside General and Parksville Fire Rescue and local first responders on January 30 at Oceanside Place. Good fun to support ALS and Wounded Warriors Canada. Tickets available at Oceanside Place. #parksville #parksvillefire
Sharing new operating hours for the Parksville post office – for this week, 8.30 am to 5 pm and effective January 12, new hours will be 9.30 am to 5 pm. Customers will still have full access to postal boxes outside business hours. #parksville
BC Assessment notices for Parksville property owners will soon be in the mail. 2026 assessments are based on market values on July 1, 2025. Deadline to appeal 2026 assessment through BC Assessment is January 31, 2026. Please direct questions to 1 866 825-8322. www.bcassessment.ca #parksville
Know what to do when severe weather hits. Check out Canada’s new colour-coded alert system and stay ready: Canada.ca/Weather-Alerts #WeatherAlerts #parksville