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Thursday, October 4, 2012 3:30 PM
Abnormally dry weather will persist through the Thanksgiving Day long weekend, so the Coastal Fire Centre is urging the public to continue to be cautious with any forest activity that could start wildfires, including campfires and equipment use.
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Thursday, September 20, 2012 9:00 AM
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Where can you find a public health nurse, prenatal support, First Nations programs, student support services, and programs for young children and teenagers all under the same roof? The brand new Family Place in Parksville.
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Friday, September 14, 2012 5:59 PM
Effective at noon on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, the existing Category 2 open fire and fireworks prohibition in the Coastal Fire Centre is being extended. It will now remain in place until Oct. 15, 2012 or until the prohibition order is rescinded.
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012 10:00 AM
Vancouver Island University (VIU) is getting infrastructure upgrades with $3.4 million in capital funding as part of the B.C. government's investment in public post-secondary infrastructure this year.
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Thursday, July 19, 2012 9:30 AM
Effective at noon on Friday, July 20, 2012, a Category 2 open fire and fireworks prohibition will be expanded to include all areas within the Coastal Fire Centre except Haida Gwaii.
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Sunday, May 20, 2012 11:00 AM
From its hugely popular park passports to its new 'text-to-donate to kids programs,' BC Parks is big on families, Environment Minister Terry Lake announced today.
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012 8:00 AM
Effective at noon May 18, Category 2 open fires and fireworks will be prohibited across the Coastal Fire Centre, with the exception of Haida Gwaii and the Mount Waddington and Central Coast regional districts, to help prevent human-caused wildfires.
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Friday, March 2, 2012 9:00 AM
As one of the commitments in the recently released seniors' action plan, consultations are now underway in British Columbia to develop a strategy to prevent, identify and respond to elder abuse and neglect.
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Friday, January 20, 2012 11:00 AM
Seniors and people with disabilities in Parksville now have better access to affordable housing at Hustwick Place, a 33-unit building funded by the governments of Canada and British Columbia along with community partners.
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Wednesday, September 21, 2011 3:47 PM
Effective at 12 noon on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, backyard burning will be permitted within parts of the Coastal Fire Centre due to a decreased risk of wildfire.
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