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PQB News reporter/photographer Michael Briones has won a pair of Canadian Community Newspaper Awards for 2023. (Kevin Forsyth photos)

PQB News honoured with 3 Canadian Community Newspaper Awards

Photographer Briones wins gold, silver for well-timed snapshots

PQB News reporter/photographer Michael Briones has won a pair of Canadian Community Newspaper Awards for 2023. (Kevin Forsyth photos)
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WOLF: Shrieking, shirtless car wash guy may be a bee-sting victim

COLUMN: Fear of weaponized flying creatures still lingers

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PQB crime report: RCMP report nighttime prowlers roaming city

Police also deal with thieves, trespassers

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WOLF: Debate over letter grades for B.C. students is intriguing

COLUMN: All districts now use proficiency scale through Grade 9

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Summer means fun time out in the sunshine. (Black Press file photo)

WOLF: Missing the peeling skin and farmer’s tan in 2023

COLUMN: Sunscreen budget way down this summer

Summer means fun time out in the sunshine. (Black Press file photo)
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PQB crime report: Vandals strike water treatment building

Oceanside RCMP also deal with night prowlers, cellphone thieves

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PQB crime report: Crooks target Parksville motorcycle licence plates

Oceanside RCMP also deal with prowlers, cryptocurrency scam

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Floating in the pool and listening to music go hand in hand (or foot). (Philip Wolf photo)

WOLF: No floating in the pool or long drives during summer of 2023

COLUMN: Music has a unique way of transporting us through time

Floating in the pool and listening to music go hand in hand (or foot). (Philip Wolf photo)
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PQB crime report: Resident loses $30K to online romance scammer

Oceanside RCMP also deal with bike, boat and truck thieves

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Diesel the lab, left, and at right with his pal Charlie. (Submitted photos)

WOLF: Loss of a treasured family pet is never easy for anyone

COLUMN: Like humans, animals left behind can often mourn their pals

Diesel the lab, left, and at right with his pal Charlie. (Submitted photos)
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PQB crime report: Response to romance website proves costly

Oceanside RCMP also deal with prowlers, arson, bike theft

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Family, friends across B.C. mourn loss of a special young man

COLUMN: Reid Davidson made an indelible impact in his 24 years

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PQB crime report: Thieves pilfer catalytic converters in Parksville, Nanoose Bay

Oceanside RCMP also deal with online scams, business break-and-enters

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Parksville Mayor Doug O’Brien. (Submitted photo)

PODCAST: Parksville Mayor Doug O’Brien looks ahead to council priorities in 2023

PQBeat: Discussion includes housing, development, pickleball and more

Parksville Mayor Doug O’Brien. (Submitted photo)
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PQB crime report: Resident reports losing $20K via fraud buying cryptocurrency

Oceanside RCMP also deal with more online scams, vehicle theft

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Top 10: A look back at the most-read PQB News stories from 2022

Another unique and interesting year is in the books

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PQB crime report: 3 suspects apprehended after boat break-and-enter in Parksville

Oceanside RCMP also deal with truck theft, stolen ornamental candy canes

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PQB crime report: Trespasser found sleeping after breaking into Parksville business

Oceanside RCMP also deal with fraud, theft, parkade fire

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PQB crime report: 5 crooks pilfer motorhome from property in Parksville

RCMP: Unit recovered three days later in Nanaimo

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Benchmark price for single-family home in Parksville Qualicum Beach now at $887K

Numbers up from a year ago but down from a summer high of nearly $1M

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