Oceanside BC Canada

Wind and rainfall warnings have been issued for a large portion of British Columbia on Thursday, as Environment Canada is forecasting 110 km/h gusts and 140 millimetres of rain throughout the day in some areas.

The town first proposed in July that it had reached a conditional agreement to purchase the nine-hole golf course for $8.5 million. Plans for the property include housing, parkland and a refurbished golf course.

Officials say money from the development and sale of homes on the golf course would go towards the purchase. Last month, an anonymous donor pledged $2.1 million if the town keeps 40 acres, or about 16 hectares, of the 42.5-hectare property as parkland.

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This project is part of a $19-billion housing investment by the B.C. government. Since 2017, the province has more than 93,250 homes delivered or underway, including 280 new homes in Oceanside.

Deep Bay fire Chief George Lenz said a sailboat exploded with three people on board, causing extensive damage, but he did not yet know the cause, though propane was suspected.

The odour control upgrades, part of the French Creek Pollution Control Centre: Expansion and Odour Control Upgrades project, will begin in 2026 and be operational in spring 2027

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Sea levels are projected to rise by half a metre by 2050, increasing both the frequency and severity of flooding. By century’s end, the ocean could rise as much as 1.3 metres — enough to submerge entire neighbourhoods.

Other high-risk communities include Courtenay, Campbell River, Parksville, Sidney, Qualicum Beach, North Saanich, and Victoria’s Inner Harbour.

This popular community event, following a large turnout at the January event, will take place at St. Stephen’s United Church hall, located at 150 Village Way, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., according to a news release.

The proposed five-storey building's preliminary design shows 70 residential units, with retail space on the ground floor. The units will include 33 one-bedroom plus den units, eight two-bedroom units, 26 two-bedrooms plus den units and three three-bedroom units.

The proposed five-storey building's preliminary design shows 70 residential units, with retail space on the ground floor. The units will include 33 one-bedroom plus den units, eight two-bedroom units, 26 two-bedrooms plus den units and three three-bedroom units.

The Coombs Farmers' Institute event will offer seeds, bedding starts, nursery plants and other farm and garden products to help make 2025 a successful year for food production.

In the Courtenay-Alberni riding, the incumbent is Gord Johns of the NDP, who will run against Conservative Party candidate Kris McNichol and Green Party candidate Chris Markevich.

This year he was surprised see "French Press Coffee Roasters - U.S.A" displayed on the screen when his coffee was awarded the gold medal, particularly "galling" given the recent trade friction between Canada and the U.S.

Explore the town’s new site at qualicumbeach.com, and complete the feedback survey by March 28.