Adam Kveton

Lorne Acheson shapes a surfboard early in the creation process of what will be a one-of-a-kind, high-performance board and art piece. — Adam Kveton Photo

VIDEO: The Art of Surfboard Making

Hand-made, handpainted surfboard by Parksville couple

Lorne Acheson shapes a surfboard early in the creation process of what will be a one-of-a-kind, high-performance board and art piece. — Adam Kveton Photo
Qualicum Beach council has voted to give itself a raise. Back: councillor Adam Walker (left), councillor Robert Filmer (centre), and councillor Scott Harrison. Front: mayor Brian Wiese (left), and councillor Teunis Westbroek. — Town of Qualicum Beach photo

Qualicum Beach councillors want to give themselves a big pay hike

Proposed increase to go from ‘pittance to a slightly larger pittance’

Qualicum Beach council has voted to give itself a raise. Back: councillor Adam Walker (left), councillor Robert Filmer (centre), and councillor Scott Harrison. Front: mayor Brian Wiese (left), and councillor Teunis Westbroek. — Town of Qualicum Beach photo
The Art of Gender: Qualicum Beach teacher offers new course

The Art of Gender: Qualicum Beach teacher offers new course

High school students learn about gender theories, stereotypes, feminism, express learning with art

The Art of Gender: Qualicum Beach teacher offers new course
This image shows just some of the damage sustained by Little Qualicum Falls and MacMillan provincial parks by the December windstorm. Crews continue to assess damage, leaving Little Qualicum Falls fully closed, as well as a portion of MacMillan park. — Submitted by David Karn

Significant windstorm damage leaves Qualicum-area provincial parks closed

Crews at Little Qualicum Falls, portions of MacMillan park to clean up, assess damage

This image shows just some of the damage sustained by Little Qualicum Falls and MacMillan provincial parks by the December windstorm. Crews continue to assess damage, leaving Little Qualicum Falls fully closed, as well as a portion of MacMillan park. — Submitted by David Karn
Qualicum Beach students Lauren Porter (front left) and Isabelle Gray (front right) show the book The Lost Words, alongside an Oxford dictionary with their Grade 5 Qualicum Beach Elementary School class. Many students in the class were inspired to send a letter to Oxford University Press over the nature words removed from their junior dictionary, which inspired The Lost Words book. — Adam Kveton Photo

‘Blog’ and ‘celebrity’ in, ‘otter’ and ‘acorn’ out: dictionary changes upset Island students

Qualicum Beach students react to removal of words from Oxford Junior Dictionary

Qualicum Beach students Lauren Porter (front left) and Isabelle Gray (front right) show the book The Lost Words, alongside an Oxford dictionary with their Grade 5 Qualicum Beach Elementary School class. Many students in the class were inspired to send a letter to Oxford University Press over the nature words removed from their junior dictionary, which inspired The Lost Words book. — Adam Kveton Photo
On Vancouver Island, 214 people died from illicit drug overdoses in 2018. Various forms of treatment are available, from public to private programs and facilities. (File photo)

Addictions treatment: barriers and doors on Vancouver Island

Parksville activist says process failing some; service providers explain why process required

On Vancouver Island, 214 people died from illicit drug overdoses in 2018. Various forms of treatment are available, from public to private programs and facilities. (File photo)
This Fraser Institute graph compares SD69 elementary schools based on Fundamental Skills Assessment test results and other indicators based on those test results. School District 69 and others are seeking for the Ministry of Education to not provide the names of schools or districts when publicly publishing overall test scores, calling the process of ranking schools unfair. — Fraser Institute screen capture

BC school district wants an end to public circulation of test scores

Qualicum asks ministry what steps have been made to mask identity of schools, districts

This Fraser Institute graph compares SD69 elementary schools based on Fundamental Skills Assessment test results and other indicators based on those test results. School District 69 and others are seeking for the Ministry of Education to not provide the names of schools or districts when publicly publishing overall test scores, calling the process of ranking schools unfair. — Fraser Institute screen capture
Qualicum Beach Multi-Use Cinema Society presentation                                This image shows the site plan the Qualicum Beach Multi-Use Cinema Society developed to give Qualicum Beach council an idea of how their proposed multi-use cinema could fit as the old bus garage site near The Old School Hosue Arts Centre is developed.

Qualicum Beach council big on support for multi-use cinema proposal

Society asks for 10,000 square feet, gets recommendation to consider with strategic plan

Qualicum Beach Multi-Use Cinema Society presentation                                This image shows the site plan the Qualicum Beach Multi-Use Cinema Society developed to give Qualicum Beach council an idea of how their proposed multi-use cinema could fit as the old bus garage site near The Old School Hosue Arts Centre is developed.
Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds takes a quick pic with Great Bear Rainforest project members, from left front: Jeff Turner, Byron Horner, Ian MacAllister and Kyle Washington - mid-ground: Shaun MacGillivray - back: Nylon Studios technician. Reynolds was brought on to voice the narration for the upcoming IMAX film Great Bear Rainforest. — Submitted by Byron Horner

Parksville producer recalls days in the bush, working with First Nations, Ryan Reynolds

Byron Horner details ‘magical days’ in Great Bear Rainforest

Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds takes a quick pic with Great Bear Rainforest project members, from left front: Jeff Turner, Byron Horner, Ian MacAllister and Kyle Washington - mid-ground: Shaun MacGillivray - back: Nylon Studios technician. Reynolds was brought on to voice the narration for the upcoming IMAX film Great Bear Rainforest. — Submitted by Byron Horner
Baby Jesus stolen from Parksville church

Baby Jesus stolen from Parksville church

Roman Catholic Church of the Ascension’s replica goes missing from nativity scene

Baby Jesus stolen from Parksville church
A small, injured sugar glider looks out from Leah Moore’s hand on Jan. 8. The exotic, Australian animal arrived at the doorstep of Flying Fur Animal Rescue and Refuge in Parksville several days ago. — Adam Kveton Photo

Marsupial mystery: Injured ‘sugar glider’ left at B.C. animal rescue centre

Exotic animal will lose tail, but people already want to give her a home

A small, injured sugar glider looks out from Leah Moore’s hand on Jan. 8. The exotic, Australian animal arrived at the doorstep of Flying Fur Animal Rescue and Refuge in Parksville several days ago. — Adam Kveton Photo
A small, injured sugar glider looks out from Leah Moore’s hand on Jan. 8. The exotic, Australian animal arrived at the doorstep of Flying Fur Animal Rescue and Refuge in Parksville several days ago. — Adam Kveton Photo

VIDEO: Injured ‘sugar glider’ left at Parksville rescue centre

Exotic marsupial will lose tail, but people already want to give her new home

A small, injured sugar glider looks out from Leah Moore’s hand on Jan. 8. The exotic, Australian animal arrived at the doorstep of Flying Fur Animal Rescue and Refuge in Parksville several days ago. — Adam Kveton Photo
A firefighter walks by the burnt wreckage of a trailer at Pires Mobile Park in the Coombs area off of the Alberni Highway on Saturday, Jan. 5. — Adam Kveton Photo

Coombs trailer destroyed in morning blaze

Occupant sent to hospital for observation: Coombs-Hilliers fire chief

A firefighter walks by the burnt wreckage of a trailer at Pires Mobile Park in the Coombs area off of the Alberni Highway on Saturday, Jan. 5. — Adam Kveton Photo
Water was flowing high in the Englishman River under the orange bridge in Parksville on Jan. 3, though waters are predicted to recede after Jan. 4. — Adam Kveton Photo

Flooding expected to recede in Parksville Qualicum region

Water levels projected to drop after Jan. 4

Water was flowing high in the Englishman River under the orange bridge in Parksville on Jan. 3, though waters are predicted to recede after Jan. 4. — Adam Kveton Photo
A driver makes their way through the flooding on Martindale Road today (Jan. 3) in Parksville. — Adam Kveton Photo

VIDEO: Martindale Road in Parksville flooded

Englishman River swelling with water

A driver makes their way through the flooding on Martindale Road today (Jan. 3) in Parksville. — Adam Kveton Photo
A pedestrian makes their way across Fern Road at Memorial Avenue in Qualicum Beach. The town’s council has just agreed to have staff look into extending the signalized cross time, as some citizens have spoken out saying it’s not long enough. — Google Maps image

Qualicum Beach seniors need more time to cross the street?

Town council looking at extending crossing time at signalized crosswalks

A pedestrian makes their way across Fern Road at Memorial Avenue in Qualicum Beach. The town’s council has just agreed to have staff look into extending the signalized cross time, as some citizens have spoken out saying it’s not long enough. — Google Maps image
Qualicum Beach council considers rainbow crosswalk

Qualicum Beach council considers rainbow crosswalk

New councillor says motion a response to students asking that pride symbol have a place in town

Qualicum Beach council considers rainbow crosswalk
Charles Mossop is ready to head out on a stroll with his new guide dog, Baker, named for a co-founder of the Canadian National institute for the Blind, Col. Edwin Baker. Baker is one of the first guide dogs to come out of the CNIB’s new guide dog program. — Adam Kveton Photo

Blind Parksville man learns to trust new four-legged partner

Canadian National Institute for the Blind introduces first group of guide dogs

Charles Mossop is ready to head out on a stroll with his new guide dog, Baker, named for a co-founder of the Canadian National institute for the Blind, Col. Edwin Baker. Baker is one of the first guide dogs to come out of the CNIB’s new guide dog program. — Adam Kveton Photo
Manna Homeless Society and the City of Parksville appear to have mended relations, as Manna announces new locations and times for providing support to the homeless, in need in the Parksville area. — NEWS File Photo

Parksville makes peace with homeless assistance group

Manna Homeless Society sees growth as it announces new locations, days for service

Manna Homeless Society and the City of Parksville appear to have mended relations, as Manna announces new locations and times for providing support to the homeless, in need in the Parksville area. — NEWS File Photo
The organizer of a meeting on addictions and treatment, Kelly, speaks at the event in Parksville on Nov. 30. — Adam Kveton Photo

Not enough help for Vancouver Island addicts that want it

Presenters offer powerful message about recovery in Parksville

The organizer of a meeting on addictions and treatment, Kelly, speaks at the event in Parksville on Nov. 30. — Adam Kveton Photo