Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Council of the City of Parksville on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM in the Parksville Civic and Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville, BC to consider public representations on the following bylaws:
PROPOSAL: NEW LIQUOR-PRIMARY LICENCE APPLICATION
First Reading of “Zoning and Development Amendment Bylaw, 2026, No. 2000.163”
Shows planned for Oct. 16 and Oct. 17
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