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Publisher Peter McCully 250-248-4341, ext. 250 |
Peter McCully comes to The News from the Gulf Islands Driftwood on Salt Spring Island where he was the publisher there for four years - he has been a broadcaster and publisher on both coasts and has owned a small newspaper and run an advertising agency along the way. Peter brings with him a record of excellence, recognized by provincial and national newspaper associations. |
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Circulation Becky Merrick 250-248-4341, ext. 260 |
Becky Merrick joined The News team in 2001 beginning in reception then moving into the circulation department the same year. That's where you will find Becky doing her best to make sure our paper gets to your door twice a week |
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Editor Steven Heywood 250-248-2545, ext. 215 |
Editor Steven Heywood is putting 15-plus years of media experience to work guiding The News' reporting team to better serve its readership. The hard work of his team led The News to Best Newspaper awards in its class in B.C. for 2006 and 2010. |
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Assistant Editor, Columnist Neil Horner 250-248-2545, ext. 219 |
Neil has been in the newspaper business for nearly 20 years, with postings in Fort. St. James, Quesnel and Oceanside and has won 28 awards of excellence on the company, provincial and national levels. He enjoys kayaking, hiking and diving in his spare time. news@pqbnews.com |
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Advertising Representative Brenda Boyd 250-248-2545 ext. 224 |
Brenda joined The News in 2007 bringing with her a strong background in customer service and client relationships. She is a dedicated team player who is focused on providing top quality advertising advice to her clients. She is active in the local community as a volunteer, currently serving as a Director for Fire and Ice. Recipient of the "2009 Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Customer Service Award". bboyd@pqbnews.com |
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Advertising Representative Barb Giles 250248-2545 ext 217 |
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Advertising Representative Leigh Ann Cameron 250-248-2545 ext 223 |
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Advertising Representative Tom Alexander 250-248-2545 ext 226 |
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Production Manager Peggy Sidbeck 250-248-4341 |
Peggy has worked in a production environment since the the early '70s, starting with a jazz magazine in Toronto. Moving to British Columbia in 1977, she worked for the Kelowna Capital News for many years, finally settling on Vancouver Island and working for the News since 2002. She enjoys gardening, getting serious about the Slow Food movement, and spending time with her spouse and their three cats. |
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Reporter Lissa Alexander 250-248-2545, ext. 216 |
Lissa Alexander covers the arts, entertainment, rural areas and environment beats for The News. Lissa grew up in Qualicum Beach and completed her journalism degree in Calgary. |
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Accounts Pauline Stead 250-248-4341 |
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Reporter Auren Ruvinsky 250-248-2545, ext. 220 |
Auren Ruvinsky covers the City of Parksville, School District 69 (Qualicum) and health beats. writer@pqbnews.com |
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