Oceanside Community Safety

Motorcycle safety

Whether you're a rider or a driver, these safety tips can help prevent motorcycle crashes and serious injuries.

The Block Watch Program is a FREE community-based crime prevention program organized by Oceanside RCMP and Oceanside Community Safety.

During this time period the Oceanside received 328 complaints total with Parksville 146, RDN 135, Qualicum Beach 42.

1) File 2019-4099: RCMP conducted a vehicle stop on April 28th, on Island Highway West near Qualicum Road when the odor of burnt cannabis was being emitted from a vehicle. The result was a violation ticket to the driver who was prohibited from operating a motor vehicle, adult operating a motor vehicle with cannabis in it.

Traffic control people (flag persons) working at construction sites are there to make certain everyone gets by safely. It can be a dangerous job, so please Respect the Cone Zone.

Oceanside Community Safety reminds you to slow down and move over for workers.

Oceanside RCMP,  ICBC, and Oceanside Community Safety remind motorists that unsafe speed is considered a high-risk driving behavior which increases your chances of crashing.

Slow down and keep your distance between vehicles to arrive at your destination.

During this time period the Oceanside received 297 complaints.

1) File 2019-3781: On April 21st a white 1978 XT 250 Yamaha motor bike was reported stolen from a residence in the 800 block of Shorewood Drive, Parksville.

@KostelecPlan asked a couple of good questions on Twitter this week. He wanted to know what the distracted driving laws in BC are and would I share my thoughts on media outlets using video footage submitted by distracted drivers in their news stories.

Vancouver Island University's Elder College program presents Vandals, Burglars, Thugs & Spies - The Politics & Economics of Cyber Crime on May 11, 2019 at Nanoose Place. Part of the Saturday Speaker series, the speaker will explain who is behind today’s cyber attacks, why they do it, and the risks to you.

Oceanside Community Safety through our Block Watch program is proud to partner with Emergency Management Oceanside (Parksville, Qualicum Beach, RDN Areas E, F, G, H) in informing area residents on aspects of public safety and crime prevention in case of a disaster.

During this time period the Oceanside RCMP received 322 complaints.

1) File 2019-3449, 3452: Police were called to a site in the 200 block of Dogwood Street, Parksville, on April 14th, for a reported break and enter. Caller reported material was being removed from a construction site.