Parksville

Adam Walker is grateful to medical staff at Oceanside Health Centre who patched him up after he was battered by a large buck’s horns while rescuing his dog from a scary situation. (Facebook photo)

PQB MLA recovering after saving family dog from angry deer attack

Walker says struggle with buck ‘probably the scariest moment’ of his life

Adam Walker is grateful to medical staff at Oceanside Health Centre who patched him up after he was battered by a large buck’s horns while rescuing his dog from a scary situation. (Facebook photo)
Peter Jory, the superintendent of schools for the Qualicum School District. (Peter McCully photo)

PODCAST: Navigating education challenges in Parksville Qualicum Beach

PQBEAT: Insights from Qualicum School District superintendent Peter Jory

Peter Jory, the superintendent of schools for the Qualicum School District. (Peter McCully photo)
Errington resident Barry Funk is thankful this tree did not ignite after being struck by lightning in late August. (Submitted photo)
Errington resident Barry Funk is thankful this tree did not ignite after being struck by lightning in late August. (Submitted photo)
Joe Martino, left, and Jim Lynch of the Ballenas Whalers Football Society introduces the book ‘It Takes a Posse’ at the Canada Day Parade. Martino and his son Chris authored the book about the history of football in Parksville Qualicum Beach and also recently published their second book, ‘Down By Six’. (Michael Briones photo)

Father-son duo produce second book about history of PQB football scene

‘Down by Six’ written by Joe and Chris Martino

Joe Martino, left, and Jim Lynch of the Ballenas Whalers Football Society introduces the book ‘It Takes a Posse’ at the Canada Day Parade. Martino and his son Chris authored the book about the history of football in Parksville Qualicum Beach and also recently published their second book, ‘Down By Six’. (Michael Briones photo)
Surveillance photo. (Courtesy Oceanside RCMP)

RCMP seek public’s assistance identifying Parksville break-in suspect

Items reported stolen from Rainbow Way show home

Surveillance photo. (Courtesy Oceanside RCMP)
Cindy Thompson is a registered clinical counsellor, a certified executive coach and host of the podcast, ‘A Resilience Project’. (Photo supplied)

PODCAST: ‘Resilience Project’ program heard in 76 countries

PQBEAT: Parksville’s Cindy Thompson uncovers inspiring stories

Cindy Thompson is a registered clinical counsellor, a certified executive coach and host of the podcast, ‘A Resilience Project’. (Photo supplied)
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PQB crime report: RCMP report nighttime prowlers roaming city

Police also deal with thieves, trespassers

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Spencer Zaborniak, a graduate of Ballenas Secondary School in Parksville, with his portrait submission to the London Art Biennale art show in July. (Submitted photo)

Parksville artist’s portrait shown in 2023 London art show

Spencer Zaborniak also an artist with Vancouver art gallery

Spencer Zaborniak, a graduate of Ballenas Secondary School in Parksville, with his portrait submission to the London Art Biennale art show in July. (Submitted photo)
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RCMP: Parksville man, 69, dies after SUV collides with garbage truck

Police seeking witnesses, dash camera footage

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Man charged, 3 taken to hospital following stabbing in Parksville

Two victims have since been released, police seek info

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Emilie van den Hout, with Darrell Fox in Qualicum Beach. (Michale Briones photo)

PODCAST: 9-year-old’s fundraiser inspires hope for Terry Fox Day

PQBEAT: Emilie van den Hout hosts Darrell Fox at fundraiser

Emilie van den Hout, with Darrell Fox in Qualicum Beach. (Michale Briones 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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Jeremy Humpherville of Coastal Carvings Fine Art Gallery in Coombs. (Peter McCully photo)

PODCAST: Coastal Carvings Fine Art Gallery in Coombs coming to TV

PQBEAT: Docuseries expected to air on APTN in early 2024

Jeremy Humpherville of Coastal Carvings Fine Art Gallery in Coombs. (Peter McCully photo)
A house on Dolphin Drive in Nanoose Bay was destroyed by a fire the evening of Aug. 20. (Photo courtesy of Ken Humphreys)

No major injuries reported as Nanoose Bay home destroyed by fire

Several firefighters treated for heat exhaustion

A house on Dolphin Drive in Nanoose Bay was destroyed by a fire the evening of Aug. 20. (Photo courtesy of Ken Humphreys)
Darren Lee and the Memphis Flash perform during the Rock the Park music festival at the outdoor stage in Parksville Community Park. (Oceanside Photography Society)

Parksville Beach Festival welcomed more than 108K visitors in 2023

UPDATE: Rock the Park music fest also a hit with more than 3,200 attendees

Darren Lee and the Memphis Flash perform during the Rock the Park music festival at the outdoor stage in Parksville Community Park. (Oceanside Photography Society)
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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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Kim Burden, one of the co-founders of the 100 Fine Gentlemen. (Peter McCully photo)

PODCAST: 100 Fine Gentlemen, making a difference in PQB region

PQBEAT: Charitable group has donated $150,000 to date

Kim Burden, one of the co-founders of the 100 Fine Gentlemen. (Peter McCully photo)
Ted Siebert works on his sculpture during the Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition on July 16 in Parksville. (Kevin Forsyth photo)

Parksville Beach Festival an economic and social driver for community

Information being collected for new economic study

Ted Siebert works on his sculpture during the Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition on July 16 in Parksville. (Kevin Forsyth 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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Darren Lee will perform at Parksville’s ‘Rock the Park’ event. (Submitted photo)

PODCAST: Langley’s Darren Lee dubbed the ‘ultimate Elvis tribute artist’

PQBeat: Singer will perform at Parksville’s ‘Rock the Park’ event

Darren Lee will perform at Parksville’s ‘Rock the Park’ event. (Submitted photo)