Michael Briones

Dan Smith, left, has stepped down as head coach of the Ballenas Whalers football program. (PQB News file photo)

Legendary Vancouver Island high school football coach stepping down

Dan Smith stepping down as head coach of Ballenas Whalers football program, Jeremy Conn to take over

Dan Smith, left, has stepped down as head coach of the Ballenas Whalers football program. (PQB News file photo)
Qualicum Beach First Nation chief Michael Recalma is recovering from kidney transplant that was made possible by Qualicum Beach Coun. Scott Harrison (inset) and the donation of his kidney. (PQB News file photo)

Qualicum First Nation Chief Michael Recalma recovering nicely after kidney transplant

Donor and town councillor Scott Harrison also doing well

Qualicum Beach First Nation chief Michael Recalma is recovering from kidney transplant that was made possible by Qualicum Beach Coun. Scott Harrison (inset) and the donation of his kidney. (PQB News file photo)
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Bylaw to increase Qualicum Beach council from 5 to 7 gets second reading

Residents have voted down proposal twice before

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Save French Creek Estuary Land has documented eagles nesting on a Douglas Fir tree near the French Creek Marina. (SFCEL photo)
Save French Creek Estuary Land has documented eagles nesting on a Douglas Fir tree near the French Creek Marina. (SFCEL photo)
The x-ray conducted on a eagle rescued by the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre showed a fractured leg. The eagle (inset) is now recovering from the injury. (NIWRC photo)

North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre rescues 3 eagles within 18-hour period

Two eventually succumbed to injuries, one bird still recovering

The x-ray conducted on a eagle rescued by the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre showed a fractured leg. The eagle (inset) is now recovering from the injury. (NIWRC photo)
Qualicum First Nations chief Michael Recalma is grateful for Qualicum Beach councillor Scott Harrison (inset) for donating his kidney to him. (Submitted photo)

B.C. town councillor to donate kidney to Qualicum First Nation Chief

‘I really can’t express the feeling, because it’s such a gift and a sacrifice’

Qualicum First Nations chief Michael Recalma is grateful for Qualicum Beach councillor Scott Harrison (inset) for donating his kidney to him. (Submitted photo)
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Regional District of Nanaimo keen on connecting RDN Transit to the Comox Valley

Board approves continued discussion with other regional districts

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Yates Memorial Services owners Rae and Barry Tuck presents a giant cheque of $4,500 to Errington Volunteer Fire Department’s Michael Love, right, and Scott Walker for its Drone Project. (Michael Briones photo)

Errington fire department looking to get drone off the ground to assist firefighting efforts

Donation from business owners puts fire department’s fundraiser over the top

Yates Memorial Services owners Rae and Barry Tuck presents a giant cheque of $4,500 to Errington Volunteer Fire Department’s Michael Love, right, and Scott Walker for its Drone Project. (Michael Briones photo)
The Bard to Broadway Theatre Society has announced it will be dissolved. For more than two decades they have produced an array of entertaining shows. (PQB News file photo)

Pandemic-related issues mean final curtain drops for Bard to Broadway Theatre Society

Difficulties in securing enough qualified personnel prove too much

The Bard to Broadway Theatre Society has announced it will be dissolved. For more than two decades they have produced an array of entertaining shows. (PQB News file photo)
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Ravensong Aquatic Centre pool in Qualicum Beach faces closures due to staff shortages

Situation depends on number of lifeguards and instructing staff available

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Jack Seber of French Creek at BC Children’s Hospital. (Submitted photo)

9-year-old French Creek youngster bravely battles debilitating kidney disease

Family encourages others to support BC Children’s Hospital

Jack Seber of French Creek at BC Children’s Hospital. (Submitted photo)
Jim’s Gym in Parksville has closed its doors for good. (PQB News File Photo)

COVID-19: Popular Parksville gym closes its doors after more than a decade in city

Owners decide to cut their losses due to uncertainty brought on by pandemic

Jim’s Gym in Parksville has closed its doors for good. (PQB News File Photo)
Surfside RV Resort staff members were busy with cleanup after flooding on Jan. 7, 2022. (Michael Briones photo)

Parksville RV resort residents return after brief evacuation due to flooding

Manager says water has receded, cleanup work ongoing

Surfside RV Resort staff members were busy with cleanup after flooding on Jan. 7, 2022. (Michael Briones photo)
High waves on Jan. 7, 2022, caused some damage to properties on the waterfront in Qualicum Beach. (Earl Geddes photo)

Inn on Qualicum Beach waterfront suffers significant damage after being battered by waves

UPDATE: Building a temporary sea wall could cost more than $100,000

High waves on Jan. 7, 2022, caused some damage to properties on the waterfront in Qualicum Beach. (Earl Geddes photo)
The Parksville Fire Department use their trucks to go through the flooded area at Surfside RV Resort on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022. (Michael Briones photo)

Fire department called in after unprecedented flooding at Parksville resort

High tides and melting snow: ‘In 27 years we have never seen this’

The Parksville Fire Department use their trucks to go through the flooded area at Surfside RV Resort on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022. (Michael Briones photo)
Parksville Curling Club president Penny Shantz competes with Team BC at the 2021 Everest Canadian Senior Curling Championships, where they won a silver medal. (Submitted photo)

Parksville curler Shantz earns silver medal at Canadian senior championships

Club president throws close to 500 rocks in two weeks

Parksville Curling Club president Penny Shantz competes with Team BC at the 2021 Everest Canadian Senior Curling Championships, where they won a silver medal. (Submitted photo)
Heavy snowfall and icy roads have made highway travel a challenge in the Parksville Qualicum Beach area. (Michael Briones photo)

Oceanside RCMP deal with variety of incidents due to icy roads in Parksville Qualicum Beach

Heavy snowfall, rain make clearing operations challenging

Heavy snowfall and icy roads have made highway travel a challenge in the Parksville Qualicum Beach area. (Michael Briones photo)
Namaskar Yoga Studio was forced again to shut its doors again due to a provincial health order to close all studios and fitness centres as of Dec. 23. (Namaskar Yoga Studio photo)
Namaskar Yoga Studio was forced again to shut its doors again due to a provincial health order to close all studios and fitness centres as of Dec. 23. (Namaskar Yoga Studio photo)
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Kristian McIntyre and Karen Thompson in the old Knox Church, where his parents and sister were previously married. The wedding ceremony was conducted by Parksville marriage commissioner Carol Nelson. (Michael Briones photo)

Couple travels thousands of miles to marry in Vancouver Island heritage church

Couple wanted to continue a sentimental family tradition

Kristian McIntyre and Karen Thompson in the old Knox Church, where his parents and sister were previously married. The wedding ceremony was conducted by Parksville marriage commissioner Carol Nelson. (Michael Briones photo)