Jessica Skelton

Qualicum Beach’s Celtic Chaos will play at three of the many local St. Patrick’s Day celebrations leading up to March 17.

Plenty of Irish fun to be had over the weekend

St. Patrick's Day events throughout the Parksville Qualicum Beach area March 13-17

Qualicum Beach’s Celtic Chaos will play at three of the many local St. Patrick’s Day celebrations leading up to March 17.

Qualicum School District considers developing a parallel budget

Also from Tuesday night's school board meeting: teachers association president announces she is leaving the district for a job with BCTF

Oceanside Grandmothers host artist whose work graces their tote bags

Julie Cairns to speak at Knox United Church on March 30

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Jazz teacher will practise what he teaches

KSS Jazz Extravaganza set for March 12 at Qualicum Beach Civic Centre

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A.W. Cardinal

Dexterity on display for this dynamic duo

Blue Moon Marquee to play at Lazy Mike's House of Music on March 19

A.W. Cardinal

March Break activities galore in Parksville Qualicum Beach

Camps and other fun things planned for the annual school break

The Herbicidal Maniacs will bring their set list of original music to the Shady Rest on March 7.

Herbicidal Maniacs to take over the Shady Rest March 7

A little controversy makes for a “catchy” and memorable name

The Herbicidal Maniacs will bring their set list of original music to the Shady Rest on March 7.
Mary Galloway

KSS alumna wins $35,000 to make film

Young filmmaker Mary Galloway credits grandfather for helping hone writing skills

Mary Galloway
Nanaimo artist Sheryl Sawchuck has exhibited her work in the Gallery @ Qualicum Art Supply for approximately nine years. This summer

Nine years at the Gallery @ Qualicum Art Supply and still going strong

Sheryl Sawchuck also looking to again take her nature-inspired work to summer art festivals

Nanaimo artist Sheryl Sawchuck has exhibited her work in the Gallery @ Qualicum Art Supply for approximately nine years. This summer

Rotary Club of Qualicum Beach Sunrise Spring Ball coming soon

Dinner dance on March 21 at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre could raise up to $10,000 for local charitable causes

Chris Whiteley

Two different shows for two different crowds

Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley bring gospel and history to Nanoose Bay on March 5 and vintage blues to French Creek on March 7

Chris Whiteley
STILL SWIMMING STRONG: Qualicum Beach resident Terry Welch celebrated her 98th birthday last Thursday at the RDN’s Ravensong Aquatic Centre

Still swimming strong every week in Qualicum Beach

Ravensong Pool staff, friends and loved ones celebrated Terry Welch's 98th birthday last week at the pool

STILL SWIMMING STRONG: Qualicum Beach resident Terry Welch celebrated her 98th birthday last Thursday at the RDN’s Ravensong Aquatic Centre

Qualicum school trustee says education system ‘under attack’

Local school district has been asked to find a $1 million in savings; plus other school board news

Bob Bossin will weave a tale of gamblers

Davy the Punk comes to life Feb. 28

Bob Bossin brings his southern-Ontario-inspired one-man show to the Soundgarden in Coombs

Bob Bossin will weave a tale of gamblers
New York’s Matuto

Band hopes to inspire people to follow their passion to great music

Matuto will bring world beats from New York to Errington next Friday, Mar. 6 at 8:30 p.m.

New York’s Matuto
Shane Wilson shows off his current project Ahead of the Curves

Artwork created in Nanoose Bay may fetch $320,000

Artist Shane Wilson will take 700 hours over two years to complete the sculpture

Shane Wilson shows off his current project Ahead of the Curves
Oceanside Classical Concerts’  artistic director David Douglas dressed up to attend the series’ last concert of the 2014/15 season in January. He and the other organizers are gearing up for the 2015/16 season. Subscriptions for the three-concert classical series are on sale now

First year of Parksville’s subscription classical music series successful

Oceanside Classical Concerts season passes for 2015/16 now available

Oceanside Classical Concerts’  artistic director David Douglas dressed up to attend the series’ last concert of the 2014/15 season in January. He and the other organizers are gearing up for the 2015/16 season. Subscriptions for the three-concert classical series are on sale now
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Bringing the Caribbean beach to Coombs

Dance and slumber party at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds hall Feb. 28 with Toronto's House of David Gang

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The North Island Wildlife Recovery Association is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Over the years

North Island Wildlife Recovery Association 30th anniversary

Feature-length film celebrates work with wildlife, premieres Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre

The North Island Wildlife Recovery Association is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Over the years
For the past two years

Taking a trip through rock and pop history with the Timebenders

Tickets for Qualicum Beach Downtown Business Association’s third annual dance party on sale now and will go fast

For the past two years
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