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Oceanside RCMP received 311 complaints the week of July 11 to July 17. Some of the incidents included: July 11 • A business break-and-enter was reported in the 400 block of Stanford Avenue East, Parksville. RCMP arrived and arrested one suspect. • A window to a business was reported broken in the 600 block of Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach. • A vehicle was vandalized in the area of Harrison Avenue and Alberni Highway, Parksville. • A business break-and-enter was reported in the 1700 block of Errington Road, Errington. Among items reported stolen were a blue Echo E-bike and a lithium...

Who doesn’t love a dog in costume? Doggy Con celebrates pup culture, just one week before the famed Dragon Con cosplayers arrive in downtown Atlanta. On Saturday, August 28, 2021, you and your four-legged bestie can get in on the Doggy Con fun. The event takes place at Woodruff Park between 9 a.m. and noon. Just head to the main lawn. Woodruff Park is located at 91 Peachtree Street in downtown Atlanta. The highlight of the event is the pet costume pageant, emceed by local media personality Mara Davis. The event will also feature a vendor village of dog-centric goods,...

Mountain bikers race in a previous iteration of The Mountain's Revenge 24-hour mountain bike race, a competition to see who can ride the most high-alpine backcountry loops near Montezuma and the Continental Divide. Photo from Adam Shaw The Mountain’s Revenge, a 24-hour, high-alpine race that is designed to be “unfinishable,” will return Saturday afternoon, Aug. 7, to the traditional starting line outside of the old historic schoolhouse in Montezuma.Race host Adam Shaw said 12 to 16 cyclists are expected to take on the mountain bike endurance challenge on trails up near the Continental Divide. The race challenges riders to complete...

All the Peloton riding and yoga we’ve been doing since the pandemic hit has been paying off—and we aren’t just talking about looking and feeling better. According to a survey from technology platform HomeLight that polled more than 1,100 real-estate agents across the country, the value of a home gym has risen 69 percent (from $3,635 to $6,127) in the past year. But states on the West Coast such as California, Washington, and Oregon have seen an even bigger leap. There it has spiked 99 percent. In other words, a home gym is now valued at approximately $7,824. If you...

Skateboarding is a fun and active way to spend time outside. It’s not only a great full-body workout, but it helps build core strength, balance, and confidence in kids. It’s one of those fast-action sports that are not only fun to watch, but a blast for kids to participate in. Today, Chelsea Furlong, a Virginia Beach photographer and skateboarding mom of two, shares all her tips for skateboarding with kids. Chelsea shares everything you need to know, including how to choose the right skateboard, best skateboarding gear, skateboarding safety tips, advice for parents, and more.  Skateboarding obsession begins A couple...