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Sgt. Shane Worth of the Oceanside RCMP and Rana are featured in the 2024 ‘Officers on Pawtrol’ calendar, a major fundraiser for the Balfour’s Friends Foundation. (Donna Michiel photo)

Charity calendar features Vancouver Island police and their best friends

‘Officers on Pawtrol’ calendar is a fundraiser for the Balfour’s Friends Foundation

 

Oceanside Generals captain Jacob Thomas will play in the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League All-Star Game. (Michael Briones photo)

Oceanside Generals have 10 players involved in VIJHL all-star weekend

Lake Cowichan Kraken to host event Jan. 28

 

The Arrowsmith Search and Rescue deployed its utility task vehicle (UTV) to reach a crash site at a logging road in Nanoose Bay. (ASAR photo)

Cellphone crash alert helps rescue crews locate 2 people in Nanoose Bay

Arrowsmith Search and Rescue dispatched to help search on logging road

 

The Arrowsmith Search and Rescue deployed its utility task vehicle (UTV) to reach a crash site at a logging road in Nanoose Bay. (ASAR photo)

Cellphone crash alert helps rescue crews locate 2 people in Nanoose Bay

Arrowsmith Search and Rescue dispatched to help search on logging road

The Arrowsmith Search and Rescue deployed its utility task vehicle (UTV) to reach a crash site at a logging road in Nanoose Bay. (ASAR photo)
From left: Adjudicator Michael Armstrong with Sarah Kielly (choreographer) and Kelly Barnum (director) from NDSS Dance Company, winners of the Best Play Award at the 2024 One Act Play Festival. (Submitted photo)

Vancouver Island One Act Play Festival wraps up with awards

Festival showcased groups from Qualicum Beach, Nanaimo, Port Alberni and more

From left: Adjudicator Michael Armstrong with Sarah Kielly (choreographer) and Kelly Barnum (director) from NDSS Dance Company, winners of the Best Play Award at the 2024 One Act Play Festival. (Submitted photo)
The Vancouver Island Race Series begins its 2024 season with the Harriers Pioneer 8K on Jan. 14. (Vancouver Island Race Series photo)

Vancouver Island Race Series set to start Jan. 14

Registration now open for all eight races or individual events

The Vancouver Island Race Series begins its 2024 season with the Harriers Pioneer 8K on Jan. 14. (Vancouver Island Race Series photo)
A surveillance camera provided footage of a man police suspect of stealing packages at a home in Qualicum Beach. (Submitted photo)

Oceanside RCMP ask public to help identify suspected porch pirate

Surveillance camera captures man reportedly taking packages

A surveillance camera provided footage of a man police suspect of stealing packages at a home in Qualicum Beach. (Submitted photo)
Wendy Maurer’s glass bead art is permanently on display at Qualicum Art Supply and Gallery. (Kevin Forsyth photo)

Qualicum Beach glass artist does not let Parkinson’s stop her

Mauer’s glass bead art permanently on display at Qualicum Art Supply and Gallery

Wendy Maurer’s glass bead art is permanently on display at Qualicum Art Supply and Gallery. (Kevin Forsyth photo)
Two suspects allegedly broke into The Source electronics store on Dec. 16. (Surveillance photos courtesy Oceanside RCMP)

RCMP seek public’s help identifying suspects in Qualicum Beach break-in

Two suspects allegedly broke into The Source electronics store on Dec. 16

Two suspects allegedly broke into The Source electronics store on Dec. 16. (Surveillance photos courtesy Oceanside RCMP)
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RCMP recover stolen Sea-Doos and trailer in Whiskey Creek

Property taken from Qualicum Bay in September

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A wolf-dog hybrid is roaming a rural area between Coombs and Errington for several months. (FLED photo via Facebook)

Animal control trap set up on private land for roaming Coombs wolf-dog

Experts skeptical baited-trap method can work

A wolf-dog hybrid is roaming a rural area between Coombs and Errington for several months. (FLED photo via Facebook)
Connor Smyth will host a New Years Eve dance party on Dec. 31 at Qualicum Beach Community Hall. (Submitted photo)

10-year-old Vancouver Island DJ plans New Year’s Eve party for charity

Profits from DJ Connor’s event will go to Society of Organized Services

Connor Smyth will host a New Years Eve dance party on Dec. 31 at Qualicum Beach Community Hall. (Submitted photo)
Crashes increase significantly during winter months in B.C. (Submitted photo)

B.C. drivers face higher risk of crashing in December

Claims for injuries from work-related crashes rise in 12th month

Crashes increase significantly during winter months in B.C. (Submitted photo)
Ballenas Wallers Riley Wilson and Tyler Robinson bring down Vernon Panther runner Ayden McDonald Saturday at BC Place. (Michael Briones photo)

Ballenas JV football side 2nd in province after title game at BC Place

Parksville squad falls 61-22 to Vernon Panthers in B.C. high school final

Ballenas Wallers Riley Wilson and Tyler Robinson bring down Vernon Panther runner Ayden McDonald Saturday at BC Place. (Michael Briones photo)
Visitors walk down an illuminated path during Milner Christmas Magic 2022. (Milner Gardens & Woodland Photo)

Milner Gardens Christmas Lights brightening Qualicum Beach in December

Festive lights display celebrating 20 years of plugging in the Christmas spirit

Visitors walk down an illuminated path during Milner Christmas Magic 2022. (Milner Gardens & Woodland Photo)
A Coombs family says their French Bulldog, Ocean, was killed by a wolf-dog hybrid at Coombs Country Campground. (Photo courtesy Vancouver Island Internet Television)

Family says wolf-dog hybrid killed puppy at Coombs campground

Animal has evaded traps for months; reports of several pet attacks

A Coombs family says their French Bulldog, Ocean, was killed by a wolf-dog hybrid at Coombs Country Campground. (Photo courtesy Vancouver Island Internet Television)
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PQB crime report: 2 vehicles set ablaze in Qualicum Beach

Oceanside RCMP also deal with prowlers, cryptocurrency scams

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Rich McBride is off to the 2024 Winter World Master Games in Italy this January. He returned from the 2020 Innsbruck games with a bronze medal and plenty of swag. (Kevin Forsyth photo)

Qualicum Bay man off to Italy for Winter World Master Games figure skating

Rich McBride has skated for 50 years and coached for 30

Rich McBride is off to the 2024 Winter World Master Games in Italy this January. He returned from the 2020 Innsbruck games with a bronze medal and plenty of swag. (Kevin Forsyth photo)
The Qualicum First Nation celebrates the recognition of pentl’ach as the 35th First Nations language in British Columbia. The team working on developing their traditional pentl’ach language, from left, Chief Michael Recalma, Mathew Andreatta, Lisa Recalma, Bill Recalma, Sarah Quinn, Tracie Finstad, Su Urbanczyk and Jessie Recalma. (Michael Briones photo)

Qualicum First Nation celebrates reawakening of heritage language

Pentl’ach recognized as 35th First Nations language in B.C.

The Qualicum First Nation celebrates the recognition of pentl’ach as the 35th First Nations language in British Columbia. The team working on developing their traditional pentl’ach language, from left, Chief Michael Recalma, Mathew Andreatta, Lisa Recalma, Bill Recalma, Sarah Quinn, Tracie Finstad, Su Urbanczyk and Jessie Recalma. (Michael Briones photo)
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Qualicum Beach mayor against province forcing municipalites to build housing

Council endorses amendment to Urban Containment Boundary

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