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14/08/2025

A Mount Underwood Wildfire Update, from our sister station in Port Alberni.

14/08/2025

HEADS UP!

EDIT: WE WILL OPEN AT 5PM.

Due to poor air quality from the wildfire smoke we will not be opening the exhibition at this time. We will monitor and should things improve we will open. Stay safe!

14/08/2025

Smoke levels are high in these areas:

- East Vancouver Island (central): includes Nanoose Bay, Parksville, Coombs, Qualicum Beach, F***y Bay, Denman Island, Hornby Island, and Lasqueti Island.
- Inland Vancouver Island: includes Lake Cowichan, Nahmint, Port Alberni, central portions of Strathcona Park and Schoen Lake Provincial Park.

You may be at higher risk if you are:

- 65 or older
- Pregnant
- A young child
- Living with heart or lung conditions (like COPD) or diabetes
- Working outdoors

If you have coughing, shortness of breath, or chest discomfort, slow down and get medical advice by calling 8-1-1.

Learn more at islandhealth.ca/wildfires

14/08/2025

We were talking about this today. While we are not under evacuation notice, It's good to know ahead of time what to expect and do.

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14/08/2025

Table Topic Question

This is the final weekend of Parksville beach Festival. Have you made it down? What was the highlight?

Answer on Facebook , or text us at 250 248 8040. You could win our draw for a $25 gift card from Parksville Ricky's tomorrow!

13/08/2025

Table Topic Question

National Filet Mignon Day: Filet is long associated with fancy or prime dining...What's your favorite “Fancy” meal?

Answer on Facebook , or text us at 250 248 8040. You could win our draw for a $25 gift card from Parksville Ricky's this Friday

12/08/2025

Table Topic Question

It's National Vinyl Record Day! Do you still own any vinyl or even cassettes?

Answer on Facebook , or text us at 250 248 8040. You could win our draw for a $25 gift card from Parksville Ricky's this Friday

11/08/2025

11/08/2025

Table Topic Question

What's your biggest pet peeve? Here's a favorite of mine...
When someone drives too slowly in front of me, but then they make it through a red light, and I don’t.

Answer on Facebook , or text us at 250 248 8040. You could win our draw for a $25 gift card from Parksville Ricky's this Friday

08/08/2025

Latest fire update from Dashwood. Thank you to all working day and night to put this fire out.

08/08/2025

08/08/2025

Table Topic Question

It's National Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbour's Porch Day! Do you have a favorite way to prepare zucchini?

Answer on Facebook , or text us at 250 248 8040. You could win our draw for a $25 gift card from Parksville Ricky's today!