Cloe Logan

Tourism in the PQB area was significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. (NEWS file photo)

Tourism-based businesses in Parksville Qualicum Beach bouncing back

Industry insiders say initial effects of COVID still being felt

Tourism in the PQB area was significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. (NEWS file photo)
Michelle Brown celebrates 35 years working in Qualicum Beach at Cruise Plus Travel and Tours. (Michael Briones photo)

35 years of sending Qualicum Beach on incredible journeys

Travel agent Michelle Brown recollects on her long career

Michelle Brown celebrates 35 years working in Qualicum Beach at Cruise Plus Travel and Tours. (Michael Briones photo)
(Black Press file)

One year later, still no news on 2019 fatal hit-and-run incident in Parksville

RCMP say they gave Crown counsel all information ‘some time ago’

(Black Press file)
A memorial arch was erected in honour of a man killed in a hit-and-run incident in Parksville last year. (Photo submitted)

UPDATE: Memorial arch honouring hit-and-run victim in Parksville dismantled

City cites potential liability to people using park and beach

A memorial arch was erected in honour of a man killed in a hit-and-run incident in Parksville last year. (Photo submitted)
The steeple of St. Anne’s Church in Parksville, which was the area’s only shelter until it closed down in March. (Cloe Logan photo)

Parksville still searching for cold weather homeless shelter answers

Only shelter in the area had to close in March due to COVID-19 concerns

The steeple of St. Anne’s Church in Parksville, which was the area’s only shelter until it closed down in March. (Cloe Logan photo)
Al Seaman performing at the Music Cafe. (Submitted photo)

‘Music Cafe’ in Parksville questions future amid COVID-19

As a new business, it doesn’t qualify for government assistance

Al Seaman performing at the Music Cafe. (Submitted photo)
Some mandatory mask-wearing to be part of Qualicum back-to-school

Some mandatory mask-wearing to be part of Qualicum back-to-school

Most students expected to be back in class as School District 69’s plan approved by the ministry

Some mandatory mask-wearing to be part of Qualicum back-to-school
Robert Tutty unveils first glass exhibit in Parksville

Robert Tutty unveils first glass exhibit in Parksville

Work on display at Robert Held Art Glass until Sept. 29

Robert Tutty unveils first glass exhibit in Parksville
A shot showing the location of a Qualicum Beach hiking group’s most recent trip to Tweedsmuir South Provincial Park. (Submitted photo)

The journey never ends for these ambitious hiking seniors

Qualicum Beach seniors hiking group tackles alpine trails

A shot showing the location of a Qualicum Beach hiking group’s most recent trip to Tweedsmuir South Provincial Park. (Submitted photo)
TOSH is open again after being closed due to COVID-19. (File photo)

The Old Schoolhouse Arts Centre in Qualicum Beach to re-open on Aug. 11

Hours are Tuesday to Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

TOSH is open again after being closed due to COVID-19. (File photo)
A cougar previously spotted in a French Creek homeowner’s yard. (File photo/Cory Betz)

Cougar euthanized after attacking little dog in Qualicum area

Owner freed pet by whacking big cat, but dog didn’t survive the attack

A cougar previously spotted in a French Creek homeowner’s yard. (File photo/Cory Betz)
Francine Street’s winning piece. (Submitted)

Parksville artist takes home Sooke Fine Arts People’s Choice Award

Francine Street’s winning piece is titled ‘Ken’

Francine Street’s winning piece. (Submitted)
David Kaube’s sand sculpture of an eagle head in Qualicum Beach. (Peter McCully photo)
David Kaube’s sand sculpture of an eagle head in Qualicum Beach. (Peter McCully photo)
The Commodore 64 computer in action at the MAC. (Submitted photo)

Throwback: Parksville Makerspace shows off old Commodore 64 computer

Open house takes place Aug. 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Commodore 64 computer in action at the MAC. (Submitted photo)
Aimee Falkenberg, co-ordinator for the Forensic Nurse Examiner Program, Central Island. (Island Health photo)

Donations pour in for ‘comfort kits’ for survivors of sexual assault and/or domestic violence

More than 100 community members, businesses offer support

Aimee Falkenberg, co-ordinator for the Forensic Nurse Examiner Program, Central Island. (Island Health photo)
The newly constructed pickleball court at The Pacific Shores Resort and Spa in Nanoose Bay. (Submitted photo)

Nanoose Bay resort adds 10 pickleball courts

General manager ‘amazed by the interest’ in growing sport

The newly constructed pickleball court at The Pacific Shores Resort and Spa in Nanoose Bay. (Submitted photo)
Jaret, Samantha, Maddox and Gavin Jones of Columbia Beach. (Submitted photo)

Anonymous letters tell Vancouver Island family their kids are too loud

Letter said the noise of kids playing in Parksville backyard is ‘unbearable’

Jaret, Samantha, Maddox and Gavin Jones of Columbia Beach. (Submitted photo)
The newly stocked duck pond of the Burnhams in Parksville. (Submitted photo)

Just ducky: Parksville ‘pond’ rebuilt after theft thanks to generous neighbours

Marion and Noel Burnham stocked back up on rubber duckies

The newly stocked duck pond of the Burnhams in Parksville. (Submitted photo)
Town of Qualicum Beach Mayor Brian Wiese. (File photo)

Qualicum Beach Mayor Brian Wiese to ride 300 kilometres to help children batting cancer

Politican has raised nearly $2,000 raised to date

Town of Qualicum Beach Mayor Brian Wiese. (File photo)
Sophie Douthwaite makes sure she gets the cut just right as she shaves Joan LeMoine’s head at the Tour de Rock Burger and Beer fundraiser night. (PQB News file photo)

Joan LeMoine on loving life, volunteering at age 90

‘I’ve had a really good life, I have absolutely no regrets’

Sophie Douthwaite makes sure she gets the cut just right as she shaves Joan LeMoine’s head at the Tour de Rock Burger and Beer fundraiser night. (PQB News file photo)