October 30, 2026

Parksville Fire Rescue is once again asking the community to support the 2026 “Fill the Boots for Food” drive. Firefighters will collect cash donations for the Salvation Army food bank and new unwrapped toys for the Society of Organized Services (SOS) on Saturday, November 14 (8 am to 4 pm) and Sunday, November 15 (9 am to 3 pm). Firefighters will be at various locations in the City, such as grocery stores and Canadian Tire, asking residents to generously support the community. Please watch our social media feeds and website for locations.

Water Conservation Measures to be Lifted November 1

Effective November 1, the City of Parksville will be removing all water conservation measures through to March 31, 2027, unless advised otherwise.

Thank you to residents and businesses for your patience and cooperation while higher water conservation measures were in place. Your efforts to reduce water use helped ease demand on our water supply and showed how much we can accomplish when our community works together.

For more information about our water sources, visit the Arrowsmith Water Service and Englishman River Water Service pages on our website.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

We are set for Saturday, December 5 from 2 to 4 pm at the Jensen Centre. Celebrate the holiday season with family and friends. Hosted by the City, this annual event features entertainment, cookies, hot chocolate and coffee, activities for kids and their families, and a visit from Santa! More info to come! Parksville.ca

REMINDERS AND THINGS TO KNOW

Take Part in the Downtown Pumpkin Smash!

Get ready for one of Parksville's messiest and most entertaining traditions, The Great Parksville Downtown Pumpkin Smash!

Join the Parksville Downtown Business Association on November 1 at 1 pm in Memorial Plaza as our incredible Parksville Fire Rescue team lift your Halloween pumpkins high into the air on the top of their firetruck ladder before dropping them into the centre of the Plaza for a smashing good time!

Boardwalk Replacement Project to Continue in October

The City has begun the next phase of the boardwalk replacement project near Parksville Community Park. Construction started in the last week of October and will continue through to the beginning of December. A section of the boardwalk will be closed, and users will need to detour around the work area by using the beach during that time. More info

2027 Special Events Applications Still Being Accepted

Applications from organizations and individuals interested in hosting 2027 community events at City-owned venues and/or along City streets and sidewalks. Annual community events will be given priority if applications are received by November 30, 2026. Applications received after that will be considered as new event requests and processed on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to venue and date availability. More info

Infrastructure Improvement Project Coming to Stanford Avenue

Construction will begin in the coming weeks for the Stanford Avenue East Improvements Project. As an active collector road identified in the Transportation Master Plan, Stanford Avenue East serves many users each day, including drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, transit users, businesses, and residents. This project will improve aging infrastructure while creating a safer, more connected corridor that better serves the community today and into the future. More info

IMPORTANT DATES / EVENTS

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