Jessica Skelton

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Christmas decorations are already twinkling at the Oceanside Place Arena

Rink transformed to Wonderland Dec. 13-31

It’s like you are skating on an outdoor pond at Oceanside Place in Parksville

Christmas decorations are already twinkling at the Oceanside Place Arena
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Clay Mates show modelling clay can be artistic

Multi-media pieces dominate show at Qualicum Art Supply until end of Jan

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Pianist Margaret Nelson will play the harpsichord continuo while accompanying the Parksville & District Community Choir in their rendition of Handel’s Messiah.

Classic spin on an old favourite at Knox United Church Dec. 14

Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra joins Parksville & District Community Choir for the first time for the Messiah

Pianist Margaret Nelson will play the harpsichord continuo while accompanying the Parksville & District Community Choir in their rendition of Handel’s Messiah.
Susanne Vignault of Moondance Tie Dye is the organizer for the annual Errington Craft Faire. This is the third year she has stretched the show over two weekends

Craft fair gets set for second weekend

Thirty-three different vendors to fill Errington Hall Dec. 13

Susanne Vignault of Moondance Tie Dye is the organizer for the annual Errington Craft Faire. This is the third year she has stretched the show over two weekends
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Eve Flynn is the new chair of School District 69 (Qualicum) board of trustees

Nanoose Bay rep points to January’s budget as ‘key’

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Ballenas grad has a hit with Pancake Manor

Kids’ shows both ‘fun’ and ‘positive’ and influenced by alt-rock; hits 65 million views on YouTube

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Oceanside Elementary School students cross the street at the intersection of the Island Highway and Wright Road. A parent of two OES students said her daughters have nearly been hit by cars three times in the past two weeks. While there are traffic lights at the intersection

Children put in harm’s way at intersection near elementary school in Parksville

One parent says her two children narrowly avoided being hit by cars three times in the past two weeks

Oceanside Elementary School students cross the street at the intersection of the Island Highway and Wright Road. A parent of two OES students said her daughters have nearly been hit by cars three times in the past two weeks. While there are traffic lights at the intersection
Re-used water bottles become a garden of beautiful flowers at Milner Gardens and Woodland’s Christmas Magic.

It’s a magical time at Milner Gardens in Qualicum Beach

Milner Christmas Magic runs Dec. 12-14 and 17-21 from 5-8:30 p.m. each evening

Re-used water bottles become a garden of beautiful flowers at Milner Gardens and Woodland’s Christmas Magic.
TOSH resident artists Ian Howie

Qualicum Beach gallery brings art walk inside

Dec. 6 Open House at TOSH to feature more than 200 artists

TOSH resident artists Ian Howie
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BoodAbooM hits Shady Rest

Nanaimo-based band comes to Qualicum Beach pub to play on Dec. 6 at 7 p.m.

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Christmas shows will be director’s first with choir

Choir to perform for public on Dec. 13 and host special seniors’ show on Dec. 11 at Knox Church

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New faces, new ideas for Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce board

'I'm looking forward to it,' said chamber board chair Oura Giakoumakis

Arlene Howard shows off one of the festive nests she’ll be selling at A Christmas Faire with Vintage Flair’s fourth annual event this weekend.

Going back in time with Christmas gifts

Vintage crafts for sale Sunday Dec. 7 at Eaglecrest Golf Club

Arlene Howard shows off one of the festive nests she’ll be selling at A Christmas Faire with Vintage Flair’s fourth annual event this weekend.
Anne Skipsey was sworn in last night as a town councillor in Qualicum Beach.

Winning a campaign in Qualicum Beach runs in the family

Anne Skipsey said she didn’t lean on her father’s political history or advice in her campaign

Anne Skipsey was sworn in last night as a town councillor in Qualicum Beach.

Debbie Ryan first played for a crowd when she was 13

Friday Dec. 5 at the Acoustic Cafe in Qualicum Beach

Douglas Aalseth

Ethan Claymore may make you laugh and cry

Egg farmer urged to get out of his funk in time for Christmas in ECHO players production Dec. 11-28 in Qualicum Beach

Douglas Aalseth

Lions host Breakfast with Santa at the PCCC Dec. 7

It’s your chance to whisper in Santa’s ear with weekend

Sing a song of Christmas Dec. 19 at the MAC

Qualicum Beach singer Rosalee Sullivan will join the Parksville-based Second Wind Saxophone Quartet at the McMillan Arts Centre

High school in Qualicum Beach only 69 per cent full

This and other news from the last meeting of the current board of trustees for School District 69

Battista Rizutto

Parksville stroke survivor earns award

Battista Rizutto wins the Phyllis Delaney Life After stroke award for outstanding achievement

Battista Rizutto