Kevin Forsyth

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Sheena McCorquodale with two of her wire sculptures, Allegra and Aviva.(Submitted photo)

Qualicum Bay artist’s wire sculptures commissioned by English palace

Chicken wire creations shaped into likeness of humans, animals and fairies

Sheena McCorquodale with two of her wire sculptures, Allegra and Aviva.(Submitted photo)
Ronald Laidman has been jumping into the cold water each Jan. 1 since 1981, when he was 16. (Submitted photo)

Qualicum Beach man marks 43rd consecutive polar bear swim

Ronald Laidman has been jumping into the chilly water each Jan. 1 since 1981

Ronald Laidman has been jumping into the cold water each Jan. 1 since 1981, when he was 16. (Submitted photo)
A new permanent art installation by glass artist Robert Held is on display at the Bayside Resort in Parksville. Pictured are Darren Watson, Bayside general manager and Held on Dec. 17. (Kevin Forsyth photo)

Parksville resort welcomes new permanent glass art installation

Robert Held’s work on display at Bayside

A new permanent art installation by glass artist Robert Held is on display at the Bayside Resort in Parksville. Pictured are Darren Watson, Bayside general manager and Held on Dec. 17. (Kevin Forsyth photo)
Parksville council voted unanimously to provide support in principle for the operation of a centre by Risebridge at the Parksville Community Centre on Mills Street. (Risebridge photo via Facebook)

Homeless in Parksville will now have access to a daytime warming centre

Centre will be operated by Risebridge at community centre at 223 Mills St.

Parksville council voted unanimously to provide support in principle for the operation of a centre by Risebridge at the Parksville Community Centre on Mills Street. (Risebridge photo via Facebook)
Carl Savage, a teacher at Ballenas Secondary School in Parksville, won the prestigious Prime Minister of Canada Teaching Award. (Submitted photo)

Parksville teacher Carl Savage wins prestigious national award

Ballenas Secondary instructor earns Prime Minister of Canada Teaching Award

Carl Savage, a teacher at Ballenas Secondary School in Parksville, won the prestigious Prime Minister of Canada Teaching Award. (Submitted photo)
Katie Warnock’s non-fiction novel, ‘Sugar Packet Thief: a Chronicle of an Ending’, is based on journal entries from her daily visits to her grandfather during the last two months of his life. (Submitted photo)

Care for grandfather inspires Coombs woman to pen novel chronicling last months of his life

Katie Warnock encourages people to visit elderly loved ones in longterm care

Katie Warnock’s non-fiction novel, ‘Sugar Packet Thief: a Chronicle of an Ending’, is based on journal entries from her daily visits to her grandfather during the last two months of his life. (Submitted photo)
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Ocean Place in Parksville unable to admit extra residents during cold snap

City resident opens up home to people in need of warm place to stay

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Oceanside Community Church. (Photo via Google Maps)

Parksville pastor concerned over lack of permanent cold-weather shelter

Oceanside Community Church hosted shelter last winter from Dec. 27 to Jan. 3

Oceanside Community Church. (Photo via Google Maps)
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RCMP: Hit-and-run on Alberni Highway sends 1 person to hospital

Police on the lookout for red Ford F-150 pickup truck

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Chris England’s career with the RCAF took him around the country and the world. (Submitted photo)

Royal Canadian Air Force career took Qualicum Beach veteran around the world

Chris England’s time with RCAF included stints with Snowbirds, NORAD, Pentagon

Chris England’s career with the RCAF took him around the country and the world. (Submitted photo)
Richard Swann worked in several roles as a sailor, including anti-submarine warfare (ASW), during his 33-year career in the Royal Canadian Navy. (Kevin Forsyth photo)

French Creek veteran tracked submarines around globe with Royal Canadian Navy

Richard Swann enjoyed a rewarding 33-year career

Richard Swann worked in several roles as a sailor, including anti-submarine warfare (ASW), during his 33-year career in the Royal Canadian Navy. (Kevin Forsyth photo)
Edie Daponte will perform war-time songs during ‘We’ll Meet Again’ at Knox United Church in Parksville on Nov. 11. (Submitted photo)

‘We’ll Meet Again’ concert honours veterans with wartime classics in Parksville Nov. 11

Edie Daponte will perform Second World War era songs at Knox United Church

Edie Daponte will perform war-time songs during ‘We’ll Meet Again’ at Knox United Church in Parksville on Nov. 11. (Submitted photo)
Alfie Zappacosta is coming to Parksville on Nov. 26. (Submitted photo)

Alfie Zappacosta will perform at MAC in Parksville Nov. 26

Singer-songwriter will play unique blend of acoustic, smooth jazz, pop and Christmas favourites

Alfie Zappacosta is coming to Parksville on Nov. 26. (Submitted photo)
Darla Tate recently sold the Petro-Canada gas station in Qualicum Beach to Mid Island Co-op, after owning it for 33 years. (Kevin Forsyth photo)

Iconic full-service gas station in Qualicum Beach sold to new owners

Petro-Canada business acquired by Mid Island Co-op

Darla Tate recently sold the Petro-Canada gas station in Qualicum Beach to Mid Island Co-op, after owning it for 33 years. (Kevin Forsyth photo)
Doug O’Brien. (PQB News file photo)

Doug O’Brien elected as new mayor for City of Parksville in 2022

O’Brien unseats incumbent Ed Mayne

Doug O’Brien. (PQB News file photo)
The second of two escaped African serval cats was recovered near Qualicum Beach on Oct. 9. (Submitted photo)

Second escaped B.C. serval cat recovered after killing several ducks

Owners will reimburse neighbour for loss of birds, plan to install security cameras

The second of two escaped African serval cats was recovered near Qualicum Beach on Oct. 9. (Submitted photo)
The second of two escaped African serval cats was recovered near Qualicum Beach on Oct. 9. (Submitted photo)

Second escaped serval cat recovered near Qualicum Beach after killing several ducks

Owners will reimburse neighbour for loss of birds, plan to install security cameras

The second of two escaped African serval cats was recovered near Qualicum Beach on Oct. 9. (Submitted photo)
(Submitted photo)

One escaped serval cat caught, another still on the loose near Qualicum Beach

Owners believe animals may have been let out of their cage intentionally

(Submitted photo)
The Nature Trust of BC announced a donation of 71 acres of land by Emil Anderson Group at the Suspension Foot Bridge in Top Bridge Regional Park in Parksville. From left: Jasper Lament, Nature Trust of BC CEO, Chris Bob, Snaw-Naw-As First Nation council member, Lehann Wallace, RDN Area G director, 
Mike Jacobs, Emil Anderson Group
 chair, Emily Griffiths-Hamilton, Nature Trust of BC
 chair. (Kevin Forsyth photo)

71 acres to be preserved along Englishman River thanks to donation valued at more than $5M

Emil Anderson Group donated to Nature Trust of BC conservation complex

The Nature Trust of BC announced a donation of 71 acres of land by Emil Anderson Group at the Suspension Foot Bridge in Top Bridge Regional Park in Parksville. From left: Jasper Lament, Nature Trust of BC CEO, Chris Bob, Snaw-Naw-As First Nation council member, Lehann Wallace, RDN Area G director, 
Mike Jacobs, Emil Anderson Group
 chair, Emily Griffiths-Hamilton, Nature Trust of BC
 chair. (Kevin Forsyth photo)
Alex Close, Royal Air Force member originally from Qualicum Beach, was part of Operation London Bridge for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. (Submitted photo)

Qualicum Beach man proudly serves in ‘Operation London Bridge’ for queen’s funeral

RAF member Alex Close on hand for Queen Elizabeth II procession

Alex Close, Royal Air Force member originally from Qualicum Beach, was part of Operation London Bridge for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. (Submitted photo)