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Qualicum First Nation Chief Michael Recalma. (Michael Briones photo)

PODCAST: Qualicum First Nation Chief Michael Recalma discusses kidney transplant

PQBeat: Donor was Qualicum Beach Coun. Scott Harrison

Qualicum First Nation Chief Michael Recalma. (Michael Briones photo)
One of Survival Capsule’s tsunami protection spheres is tested at Palouse Falls in Washington state. (Courtesy of Survival Capsule)

Company creates shelter-in-place tsunami solutions as B.C. sits in risk zone

Half of the world’s 2030 population to live in coastal areas exposed to floods, storms, tsunamis

One of Survival Capsule’s tsunami protection spheres is tested at Palouse Falls in Washington state. (Courtesy of Survival Capsule)
Oceanside RCMP Staff Sgt. Travis De Coene visits the PQB News/Vancouver Island Daily studios. (Peter McCully photo)

PODCAST: Talking policing with Oceanside RCMP Staff Sgt. Travis De Coene

PQBeat: New top cop knew he wanted to be an officer from an early age

Oceanside RCMP Staff Sgt. Travis De Coene visits the PQB News/Vancouver Island Daily studios. (Peter McCully photo)
Washinton state has launched a website to get more people involved in the recovery of southern resident killer whales. (Photo courtesy of Ocean Wise)

Website dives into southern resident killer whale recovery progress

Washington state looks to include people in boosting endangered whale population

Washinton state has launched a website to get more people involved in the recovery of southern resident killer whales. (Photo courtesy of Ocean Wise)
Joanne Sales visits the PQB News/Vancouver Island Daily studios. (Peter McCully photo)

PODCAST: Joanne Sales discusses efforts to bust broom on Vancouver Island

PQBeat: Group’s many volunteers battle invasive plant

Joanne Sales visits the PQB News/Vancouver Island Daily studios. (Peter McCully photo)
Cheryl Dill and Lloyd Derry visit the PQB News/VI Daily studios. (Peter McCully photo)

PODCAST: Parksville Beach Festival Society set for busy summer of 2022

PQBeat: Cheryl Dill, Lloyd Derry discuss big plans

Cheryl Dill and Lloyd Derry visit the PQB News/VI Daily studios. (Peter McCully photo)
The booming Canada geese population on Vancouver Island has the Capital Regional District looking into how to mitigate the birds’ ecological and economic impact. (Black Press Media file photo)

Vancouver Island’s overabundant Canada goose population has CRD looking for solutions

Coordinated egg addling program pitched to slow growth, mitigate farm and ecology impacts

The booming Canada geese population on Vancouver Island has the Capital Regional District looking into how to mitigate the birds’ ecological and economic impact. (Black Press Media file photo)
Trash collected during a 2019 cleanup and brand audit at Kitsilano Beach on Coast Salish Territory, Vancouver, B.C. being sorted by volunteers. The cleanup was hosted by Surfrider Vancouver. (Photo courtesy of Greenpeace Canada)

B.C. watches as California subpoenas plastic industry over waste, alleged deception

UVic law expert says recycling used by plastic producers to deceive public

Trash collected during a 2019 cleanup and brand audit at Kitsilano Beach on Coast Salish Territory, Vancouver, B.C. being sorted by volunteers. The cleanup was hosted by Surfrider Vancouver. (Photo courtesy of Greenpeace Canada)
A wind warning is in effect for Greater Victoria and Vancouver Island on Wednesday. (Black Press Media file photo)

Strong wind gusts to hit Vancouver Island on Wednesday

Wind warnings issued for regions spanning the Island

A wind warning is in effect for Greater Victoria and Vancouver Island on Wednesday. (Black Press Media file photo)
Two teenage girls are safe after being rescued by Arrowsmith Search and Rescue on a trail near Bowser on May 11, 2022. (ASAR/Facebook photo)
Two teenage girls are safe after being rescued by Arrowsmith Search and Rescue on a trail near Bowser on May 11, 2022. (ASAR/Facebook photo)
Karen Love, executive director for BGC Central Vancouver Island, visits the PQB News/VI Daily studios. (Peter McCully photo)

PODCAST: Karen Love of BGCCVI discusses child care progams in Parksville

PQBeat: Facility renovations expected to be complete in June

Karen Love, executive director for BGC Central Vancouver Island, visits the PQB News/VI Daily studios. (Peter McCully photo)
There were nearly 400 earthquakes recorded in Canada in the month of April 2022. (MAP COURTESY EARTHQUAKES CANADA)

400 and counting: Vancouver Island epicentre of a busy earthquake month in Canada

Few regions in Canada escape Earth’s shake, rattle and roll, says seismologist

There were nearly 400 earthquakes recorded in Canada in the month of April 2022. (MAP COURTESY EARTHQUAKES CANADA)
Measures have returned to protect southern resident killer whales in BC waters. Black Press Media file photo

Transport Canada introduces added measures to protect southern resident killer whales

The Canadian government is once again putting measures in place to protect…

Measures have returned to protect southern resident killer whales in BC waters. Black Press Media file photo
Measures have returned to protect southern resident killer whales in B.C. waters. (Black Press Media file photo)
Measures have returned to protect southern resident killer whales in B.C. waters. (Black Press Media file photo)
Arrowsmith Search and Rescue search manager Nick Rivers, left, and Maureen LaFleche, a hiker who was rescued after a harrowing fall in May of 2021. (Peter McCully photo)

PODCAST: Parksville hiker recalls ‘life-saving’ rescue by Arrowsmith SAR crews

PQBeat: LaFleche recovering well after sustaining serious injuries in fall

Arrowsmith Search and Rescue search manager Nick Rivers, left, and Maureen LaFleche, a hiker who was rescued after a harrowing fall in May of 2021. (Peter McCully photo)
Oceanside Generals head coach Dan Lemmon. (Submitted photo).

PODCAST: Oceanside Generals head coach Dan Lemmon discusses the role of the VIJHL

PQBeat: Discussion includes what makes a good coach, today’s players and more

Oceanside Generals head coach Dan Lemmon. (Submitted photo).
Kymon and Oura Giakoumakis visit the PQB News/VI Daily studios. (Peter McCully photo)

PODCAST: PQB restaurateurs Oura and Kymon Giakoumakis expect big summer for industry

PQBeat: Discussion includes lessons learned from the pandemic, family life and more

Kymon and Oura Giakoumakis visit the PQB News/VI Daily studios. (Peter McCully photo)
Scott Harrison visits the PQB News/Vancouver Island Daily studios. (Peter McCully photo)

PODCAST: Qualicum Beach Coun. Scott Harrison discusses donating a kidney

Politician made decision to assist Qualicum First Nation Chief Michael Recalma

Scott Harrison visits the PQB News/Vancouver Island Daily studios. (Peter McCully photo)
The eagle immediately flies away after being released by North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre staff member Andrew Cotton. (Michael Briones photo)

VIDEO: Rehabilitated eagle released back into the wild near Errington

Wildlife centre staff honoured to set majestic bird free

The eagle immediately flies away after being released by North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre staff member Andrew Cotton. (Michael Briones photo)
Kim Burden visits the PQB News/VI Daily studio. (Peter McCully photo)

Podcast: Talking business recovery in Parksville Qualicum Beach with Kim Burden

PQBeat: Chat includes easing of COVID restrictions, coming events and more

Kim Burden visits the PQB News/VI Daily studio. (Peter McCully photo)