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Heads up, we know you like our road reports, this one is not in our area but may affect you.
Hwy 19 is closed in both directions at Englishman River Bridge, check Drive BC for updates.
https://www.drivebc.ca/mobile/pub/events/Highway19.html
Broadcasting from Clocktower Square in Qualicum Beach for our "All or Nothing" mystery box with Rock the Park weekend passes!
Come down get your name in the draw! ~Megan
"Can you watch my toys? Just in case they're real..." ~Megan
Congratulations to Kayla for this winning joke:
"What did the ocean say to the beach? Nothing. It just waved."
It's MONDAY YUMDAY! Win $25 to Ricky's by sharing a joke! Winner will be announced at 9:30 this morning (Monday July 22). ~Megan
"It's too damn sunny to be stuck in the office"... heard not given! ☀️~Megan
Finish this sentence... ~Megan
It's ! This bears the question, what DOESN'T belong on a hot dog? ~Megan
Oh fun! Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park has an activity for Canada's Parks Day this Saturday. ~Megan
Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 20 and join us on Parks Day for a celebration of BC Parks and the joy of being outdoors! 🌲✨
Visitors to the following parks on Parks Day will receive a fun giveaway by participating in a treasure hunt hosted by our passionate and knowledgeable Discover Parks Ambassadors!
- Alice Lake Park
- Golden Ears Park
- Rathtrevor Beach Park
- Cypress Park
- Goldstream Park
- Cultus Lake Park
- Lac Le Jeune Park
- Bear Creek Park
- Kikomun Creek Park
Can’t make it to one of our designated parks? No problem! Visit DiscoverParks.ca to complete the treasure hunt in your local park and to enter our grand prize draw. See you in the parks 👋
It's going to be another hot 🌡day... week, in fact. Where do you go to cool down? Which beach/river/waterpark/location do you head to? ~Megan
Woot! This week's winner is Julie with this joke:
"How do you catch a rare bunny? Unique up on it!"
It's Monday YUMDAY!
Share your joke below for a shot at $25 to Ricky's All Day Grill! Winner will be announced at 9:30 this morning (Monday July 15th). ~Megan
It's !
I have questions!
1) What's something weird you've seen anyone put on fries?
2) What makes the most delicious fries?
3) Who's your go-to fry provider?
~Megan
The last text you got will be printed on your headstone. What is it? Mine is "Will do!" (famous last words)😂 ~Megan
I gotta ask it (not that the heat warning is over)... how have you been keeping cool? ~Megan
Congratulations to Adrienne for this week's winning joke:
"Where do Easter bunnies go for a night out?
To the chocolate bar!"
It's Monday YUMDAY!
Share your joke below for a shot at $25 to Ricky's All Day Grill! Winner will be announced at 9:30 this morning (Monday July 8). ~Megan
Heat Warning in effect - some cooling spaces in Oceanside include:
City of Parksville offices
Town of Qualicum Beach Town Hall
Qualicum Beach Civic Centre - Lions Room
Oceanside Place
Ravensong Aquatic Centre
VI Regional Library Qualicum Beach
VI Regional Library Parksville
Info from RDN:https://www.rdn.bc.ca/sites/default/files/inline-files/Extreme%20Heat%20Cooling%20spaces%20in%20the%20RDN%202023.pdf
Heat warning: https://weather.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-98_metric_e.html ~Megan
Sunday is ! What's something that chocolate makes better... other than everything? ~Megan
What's a Summer thing you *have* to experience in Oceanside? What do you suggest to people? ~Megan
This should go without saying, but with the high temperatures on the way, here's a reminder from BC SPCA (BCSPCA) to not leave pets in vehicles. ~Megan
🧐How often do you 🔎Google🔍 your symptoms of something before going to a doctor? Do you find it helps or creates a panic? ~Megan
What's a highlight from your week?
I know I'm supposed to say mine was my niece's wedding... but it truly was feeding this beaut! Did you know Kelowna has this Kangaroo Creek Farm? It was the most neato day! ~Megan
Congratulations to Sherryl for this week's winning joke:
"Did you hear about the pine tree that got a time-out? It was being knotty! 🤣🤣"
It's TUESday YUMDAY!
Share your joke below for a shot at $25 to Ricky's All Day Grill! Winner will be announced at 9:30 this morning (Tuesday July 2). ~Megan
The Parade is about to start! 🥳
Monday is Canada Day and the day to celebrate in Parksville with the popular parade along Island Highway East and live music and entertainment, food trucks and a special day in the park with family, friends and neighbours. See you there.
https://letstalkparksville.ca/canadaday
It's Monday YUMDAY!
Share your joke below for a shot at $25 to Ricky's All Day Grill! Winner will be announced at 9:30 this morning (Monday June 24). ~Megan
Busy weekend in Qualicum with Grad and the QB Triathlon!
Here are the road closures for this weekend: https://myemail-api.constantcontact.com/Traffic-Interruptions---June-22---23.html?soid=1133382908843&aid=5D3QX4LZ7NA ~Megan
🚧🚧 Road closures and traffic control will be in place to assist the Grad Parade and QB Triathalon in hosting their events, ensuring public safety and smooth operation.
We thank you for your patience as we assist in hosting these community events!
For full details and maps visit https://conta.cc/3VttY19
🎈 🎈🎈 For event details on Grad Parade visit https://www.sd69.bc.ca/school/KSS/students/graduation
🎈🎈🎈 For event details on the QB Triathalon visit https://www.facebook.com/QualicumBeachTriathlon
Happy First Day of Summer! It's the longest day of the year 🙌☀️
What's something you'd like to do this summer? ~Megan
Today is - the comic strip was first published on June 19th, 1978!
So, in honour of the beloved Garfield, what makes you grumpy? Many things, but especially an interrupted sleep! ~Megan
Okay but do they even know about Clifford?! ~Megan
Kevin the Great Dane is the world's tallest dog living (male) thanks to his 0.97 m (3 ft 2 in) height.
Congrats to this week's winner! Shelley :D
"What's the one thing you're always guaranteed to get on your birthday? A year older" 😅
It's Monday YUMDAY!
Share your joke below for a shot at $25 to Ricky's All Day Grill! Winner will be announced at 9:30 this morning (Monday June 17). ~Megan
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"There's no crying in baseball!" Post your favourite baseball gif for a chance to win a pair of tickets to a Nanaimo Night Owls home game! Winner will be drawn tomorrow (Wednesday) morning. ~Megan https://tenor.com/view/no-crying-in-baseball-tom-hanks-argue-gif-14809790
Good morning! Here's my first ever zucchini plant... any tips? ~Megan
My temporary co-host wanted to be introduced to you! ~Megan #cohost #cute #radio #adorbs
Swing by until 10am today (Friday, June 9th) drop off menstrual products, grab a free coffee courtesy McDonald's! ~Megan #periodpromisecampaign #unitedwaybc
Grand-opening of the Parksville Sherwin Williams! 40% Off Paints & Stains!! Sherwin-Williams #painting #springcleaningtips #parksville
Cops for Cancer - Tour de Rock riders have arrived in Parksville for their stop at Thrifty Foods Parksville! - Jake
We have something exciting to celebrate The Beach's 20th Anniversary, courtesy Dog Mountain Brewing! Find out next Monday June 20th 🧐 ~Megan
Anybody else sync songs to the colourful car wash foam? ~Megan
The Cops for Cancer - Tour de Rock riders have arrived at the Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Centre! I spoke to Alumni Rider Sam from the Nanaimo Rcmp about why she decided to ride again. - Jake Beach Cruiser
