Parksville

Map of where the proposed ATV practice and training facility will be located in Whiskey Creek. (RDN map)
Map of where the proposed ATV practice and training facility will be located in Whiskey Creek. (RDN map)
Town of Qualicum has installed toned down LED lights in areas where they have received complaints of light trespass from residents. (Town of Qualicum Beach photo)

Future dim, after public convinces Qualicum Beach to dial down street lights

Qualicum Beach installs new LED lights to address resident complaints

Town of Qualicum has installed toned down LED lights in areas where they have received complaints of light trespass from residents. (Town of Qualicum Beach photo)
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PQB crime report: Resident out $1,500 after social media market scam

Oceanside RCMP also deal with gas thieves, prowlers, cushion bandits

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Kelsey Pringle, co-founder of the UPLIFT Business Summit for Women, being held in Victoria. (Supplied photo)

PODCAST: Parksville woman organizes Canada’s first women’s business summit

PQBEAT: UPLIFT event empowers women in career, entrepreneurship

Kelsey Pringle, co-founder of the UPLIFT Business Summit for Women, being held in Victoria. (Supplied photo)
Parksville’s Michelle Stilwell, world record-holder and winner of six gold medals in the Paralympics, seen here being inducted to the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame in 2017, will be inducted to the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame this Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. (Jay Shaw photo)

Former B.C. MLA to be inducted into Canadian Disability Hall of Fame

Ceremony for Stilwell, ex-PM Harper in Toronto on Oct. 13

Parksville’s Michelle Stilwell, world record-holder and winner of six gold medals in the Paralympics, seen here being inducted to the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame in 2017, will be inducted to the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame this Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. (Jay Shaw photo)
Tents and other items scatter a City of Parksville lot. (PQB News file photo)

Point-in-time count reveals unhoused numbers for PQB region

More than 100 people identified in spring snapshot; health fair Oct. 11

Tents and other items scatter a City of Parksville lot. (PQB News file photo)
Island blues guitarist David Gogo. (Supplied photo)

PODCAST: One-on-one with Island blues legend David Gogo

PQBEAT: Podcast features a new single entitled ‘You Used to Mean So Much To Me’

Island blues guitarist David Gogo. (Supplied photo)
Organist Jenny Vincent and CBC science journalist Bob McDonald will blend art and science in a concert at Knox United Church in Parksville on Oct. 22. (Photo courtesy Jenny Vincent)

PQB organist, science journalist plan green energy concert

‘Future is Now’ will blend science and the arts at Knox United Church in Parksville

Organist Jenny Vincent and CBC science journalist Bob McDonald will blend art and science in a concert at Knox United Church in Parksville on Oct. 22. (Photo courtesy Jenny Vincent)
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Benchmark price for single-family home in PQB region nears $900K

Nanaimo’s year-over-year benchmark price rose slightly to $802K

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PQB crime report: Vandals hit railway crossing control box in Nanoose Bay

Oceanside RCMP also deal with prowlers, online scammers and tree thieves

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Sandy Shore Skating Club new head coach Kristen Avis gives Payton Hebb instructions prior to performing in the Star 4 Girls U13 competition at the BC/YT Super Series Fall Competition, held at Oceanside Place Sept. 22 to Sept. 24. Hebb finished in first place. (Michael Briones photo)

Parksville skating club turns to an old friend to help regain past glory

Sandy Shores Skating Club welcomes new head coach Avis

Sandy Shore Skating Club new head coach Kristen Avis gives Payton Hebb instructions prior to performing in the Star 4 Girls U13 competition at the BC/YT Super Series Fall Competition, held at Oceanside Place Sept. 22 to Sept. 24. Hebb finished in first place. (Michael Briones photo)
Captain Sigmund Sort of Qualicum Beach. (Submitted photo)

PODCAST: A talk with ‘Hope Air’ volunteer pilot Sigmund Sort

PQBEAT: QB man discusses Oshkosh adventure, insights on pilotless air taxis

Captain Sigmund Sort of Qualicum Beach. (Submitted photo)
The 2023 Tour de Rock team rolls on after a stop at Thrifty Foods in Parksville on Sept. 28. (Kevin Forsyth photo)

Tour de Rock 2023 cruises through Parksville Qualicum Beach area

Kwalikum Secondary raises $10,500 for Canadian Cancer Society

The 2023 Tour de Rock team rolls on after a stop at Thrifty Foods in Parksville on Sept. 28. (Kevin Forsyth photo)
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1 person transported to hospital after head-on crash in Nanoose Bay

BC Highway Patrol charge driver turning left with failure to yield

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MLA for Parksville-Qualicum, Adam Walker. (PQB News file photo)

MLA Walker says arbitration best way forward after NDP ouster

PQB representative removed from caucus after misconduct investigation

MLA for Parksville-Qualicum, Adam Walker. (PQB News file photo)
The Coombs Candy Walk will celebrate its 54th year if takes place for Halloween 2023. (Submitted photo)

Lack of volunteers threatens to derail Coombs Candy Walk

Organizers need help to ensure event marks 54th year

The Coombs Candy Walk will celebrate its 54th year if takes place for Halloween 2023. (Submitted photo)
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PQB crime report: Resident bilked out of $13.5K in bitcoin phone scam

Oceanside RCMP also search for highway rock-tosser, Harley thief

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Team Canada posed for a photo with members of the Japanese team after beating them 3-2 in the round-robin of the inaugural Walking Football World Nations Cup in England. Third from the left in the front row is Parksville player Rob Jonas. (Submitted photo)(Submitted photo)

Parksville athlete shines at first-ever world walking soccer tourney

Team Canada finishes fourth in over-60 division

Team Canada posed for a photo with members of the Japanese team after beating them 3-2 in the round-robin of the inaugural Walking Football World Nations Cup in England. Third from the left in the front row is Parksville player Rob Jonas. (Submitted photo)(Submitted photo)
MLA for Parksville-Qualicum, Adam Walker. (PQB News file photo)

Following ouster from NDP, MLA Walker ‘open’ to running for re-election

Parksville-Qualicum representative says ‘all options are on the table’

MLA for Parksville-Qualicum, Adam Walker. (PQB News file photo)
Oceanside Generals general manager Rick Hannibal. (Peter McCully photo)

PODCAST: Oceanside Generals aim to maintain VIJHL success in 2023-24

PQBEAT: Rings for team members of league champions

Oceanside Generals general manager Rick Hannibal. (Peter McCully photo)