April 15, 2020The City of Parksville continues to ask residents to comply with provincial health orders which includes keeping a physical distance of two metres away from others when in public. The City wishes to thank residents for taking proactive actions to help stop the spread of COVID-19 while supporting the community during this challenging time.At this time, our trails, parks and parking lots remain open. As you are aware, we have increased the presence of staff at local parks and public
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MESSAGE FROM PARKSVILLE COUNCILIt is unlikely we will return to normal any time soon as we may be in a period of social isolation for sometime to come. More than ever, as Council members and community residents, we need to be flexible and continue to do the best we can during this unprecedented time. Our wish for you is for a safe and healthy Easter; enjoy your time doing whatever makes you happy this weekend. With the promise of sunny days, please be cautious. Please stay safe; limit the n
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April 2, 2020We all must be 100% committed to doing our part to flatten the COVID-19 curve and to do this for as long as it takes. Now more than ever, it is important to keep distance from one another; we can do our part together while staying apart. #alonetogetherSTAY INFORMEDWe will keep you informed of any changes to how the Town of Qualicum Beach and the City of Parksville operate as this pandemic evolves. Many services continue to be available by phone, email and online, please refer to you
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April 1, 2020As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold in our country, the City's focus is on preventing the spread of the virus, supporting our staff and maintaining essential services for our residents.On behalf of Council, please know we do understand the impact this crisis must be having on our residents and the community. On behalf of Council and staff, I wish to express our gratitude to frontline health workers; we wish them well and please stay safe. We also wish to express our gratitu
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March 30, 2020The City of Parksville is working to share information and operational updates as we continue to support efforts to prevent transmission of COVID-19 in our community and will continue to follow the direction provided by the BC Ministry of Health and Island Health. We wish our residents to know that going forward, most of the City's communications to residents about COVID-19 will come through Emergency Management Oceanside which is operating the Level 1 Emergency Operations Centre o
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