Tune in NOW for A DAY TO LISTEN, airing on major media outlets and radio stations 6am - 6pm local time throughout Canada. This years theme is Mino Bimaadiziwin, which means ‘the good life’ in Anishinabemowin. Learn more and listen at adaytolisten.ca

Text "19+" to 250-248-3823 to qualify for a batch of wine from Oceanside Wineworks! ~Megan 885thebeach.com/contest/51616/…

Today is World Teachers' Day! We appreciate all that Educators do to create a safe space for learners and to ensure this generation of students not only learns Canada’s true history but also the rich and diverse Indigenous cultures throughout Turtle Island. #WorldTeachersDay

Ditto! ~Megan

1/2 #RiderAlert We are currently are experiencing issues with our NextRide System. Buses may not populate in Transit Apps at the moment and Buses may display Not in Service.

And... here we go. ~Megan

Help a local charity receive a $500 donation! 'Espresso Your Gratitude' for a local volunteer for them to WIN a $500 donation to a local charity! New winner every Friday. Nominate a local volunteer now: 885thebeach.com/2023/11/03/esp… ~Megan #Parksville #QualicumBeach #Oceanside

Good morning from Qualicum Foods! Today is our food drive (for the Mount Arrowsmith Salvation Army Food Bank) until noon. I'm here until 10am, we have coffee, say hi! ~Megan #qualicumbeach #fooddrive #salvationarmy

Bell ringing for the Salvation Army at Parksville Liquor Store until 1pm! ~Megan #parksville #salvationarmy

Food Drive today for the Salvation Army Food Bank at Quality Foods Parksville! Donate non-perishable foods or cash until noon. ~Megan #fooddrive #parksville #donate

#QualicumBeach #warmingcentre opens tonight, Jan 11 - Jan 15, 6:30pm - 6:30am, Qualicum Christian Fellowship Church 825 Village Way, Qualicum. Bus Route 91. Thanks #Risebridge for making this happen! facebook.com/RISEBRIDGE ~Megan #Oceanside #bcstorm #arcticfront #community

Due to ice and snow hazards, VIU's Nanaimo campus is closed for the morning. Next update by 10:30 am for afternoon classes. Cowichan, Parksville, Milner Gardens, tiwšɛmawtxʷ and Deep Bay are closed for the day. bit.ly/424eO5b

#ServiceAlert Multiple Detours in place this morning as you make your commute. Please check out Transit Service Alerts Page for details 👉bit.ly/47v8mXy RDN City of Nanaimo Nanaimo Airport YCD School District 68 (Nanaimo-Ladysmith)

Oceanside #SnowDay! • QUALICUM SCHOOL DISTRICT & @SD68bc are closed • ALL VIU campuses are closed • Curbside collection may be affected: rb.gy/rlawbs • Check the cams and road conditions before travel DriveBC VI: rb.gy/ya1me3 ~Megan #bcstorm

Due to poor weather conditions and for the safety of our clients and staff, the Career Centre will be closed today. Stay safe and please check back to ensure we are open. prior to travel. #snowday2024📷📷 #staysafeathome #parksvillecareercentre

#ServiceAlert All buses are currently holding at the next exchange. We will be scaling back all service immediately. Buses will travel North/South along Highway 19A, and a second route from Downtown to Southgate, VIU back to downtown City of Nanaimo RDN

Taken in front of the Beach studio at 8:30 this morning (Jan. 17)! ~Megan #snowday #bcstorm #vancouverisland #Oceanside #Parksville #QualicumBeach

31st #SeasideCruizers Father’s Day Show & Shine today in Downtown #QualicumBeach until 3 pm. Stop by and check out the classic cars, and starting at 10 am Island 360’s Photo Booth will be here! - Jake #ClassicCars #ShowandShine #FathersDay

The 2024 #OceanIdlers Blast From The Past Car Show is underway at The Coombs Fairgrounds. Check out classic cars like a 1917 Ford Model T, a 1949 Chevy Coupe, modern-day Covrvettes and so much more! - Jake #CoombsBC #Carshow #OceansideBC #QualicumBeachBC #ParksvilleBC