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Jody Tkach as Rose, Colleen Janssen Hood as Hazel and Ian Morton as Robin in ‘The Children’ at the Village Theatre. (Don Emerson photos)

REVIEW: ECHO Players stage compelling performance of ‘The Children’

Award-winning play currently on until March 19 at the Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach

Jody Tkach as Rose, Colleen Janssen Hood as Hazel and Ian Morton as Robin in ‘The Children’ at the Village Theatre. (Don Emerson photos)
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A fundraising campaign has been launched in support of a ‘Flyin’ Phil’ St. Luke statue. St. Luke, who died in January at age 70, is seen here during the 2018 Coldest Night of the Year walk. (PQB News file photo)
A fundraising campaign has been launched in support of a ‘Flyin’ Phil’ St. Luke statue. St. Luke, who died in January at age 70, is seen here during the 2018 Coldest Night of the Year walk. (PQB News file photo)
Since early October 2021, the VIP Motel in Parksville has temporary BC Housing rooms for people experiencing, or who are at risk of experiencing, homelessness in the Parksville Qualicum Beach region. (PQB News file photo)

Residents and staff worry as deadline to close VIP Motel temporary housing looms

BC Housing says it is working with community partners in Parksville on a solution

Since early October 2021, the VIP Motel in Parksville has temporary BC Housing rooms for people experiencing, or who are at risk of experiencing, homelessness in the Parksville Qualicum Beach region. (PQB News file photo)
Wendy Kotorynski captured a rare display of the Aurora Borealis at the Parksville waterfront the night of Feb. 26 and Feb. 27. (Wendy Kotorynski photo)

Parksville photographer captures rare Aurora Borealis showing

Strong geomagnetic storm and lack of clouds made for ‘amazing display’

Wendy Kotorynski captured a rare display of the Aurora Borealis at the Parksville waterfront the night of Feb. 26 and Feb. 27. (Wendy Kotorynski photo)
Qualicum Beach Waterfront Roundabout project. (Town of Qualicum Beach art rendering)

Qualicum Beach waterfront project gets $500K grant

Funding to be used for waterfront viewing platform, separated walkway

Qualicum Beach Waterfront Roundabout project. (Town of Qualicum Beach art rendering)
The Oceanside Minor Hockey Association raised registration fees and cut ice time due to the lack of gaming grant. (PQB News file photo)

Oceanside minor hockey seeks financial help from Regional District of Nanaimo

Organization reduced ice time to make ends meet after B.C. gaming grant was denied

The Oceanside Minor Hockey Association raised registration fees and cut ice time due to the lack of gaming grant. (PQB News file photo)
The Parksville Qualicum Community Foundation logo. (PQB News file photo)

Parksville Qualicum Community Foundation opens grant applications

March 31 is deadline to apply for Neighbourhood Small Grants and Annual Foundation Grants

The Parksville Qualicum Community Foundation logo. (PQB News file photo)
ICCS Executive Director Violet Hayes speaks during the Parksville Qualicum Beach Coldest Night of the Year event on Feb. 25. (Submitted photo)
ICCS Executive Director Violet Hayes speaks during the Parksville Qualicum Beach Coldest Night of the Year event on Feb. 25. (Submitted photo)
The RCMP led off the parade to the cenotaph for Keremeos’ Remembrance Day ceremony in 2022. (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about the RCMP?

Canada’s national police force turns 150 years old in 2023

The RCMP led off the parade to the cenotaph for Keremeos’ Remembrance Day ceremony in 2022. (Black Press file photo)
Construction will begin soon on the Gathering Plaza project in Parksville Community Park.(Parksville City Council screenshot)
Construction will begin soon on the Gathering Plaza project in Parksville Community Park.(Parksville City Council screenshot)
Coho is one of the many salmon species that spawns in Little Qualicum River. (Submitted photo)

Nature Trust of B.C. raising funds to protect land in Little Qualicum River

Crowdfunding campaign launched with goal to raise $415,000 by April 30

Coho is one of the many salmon species that spawns in Little Qualicum River. (Submitted photo)
Parksville-Qualicum MLA Adam Walker presents a giant cheque of $4,789,000 to the City of Parksville Mayor Doug O'Brien, and councillors Sylvia Martin, Joel Grenz, Mary Beil, Amit Gaur and Sean Wood in front of City Hall of Friday afternoon (March 3). (Michael Briones photo)

BC gov’t grants Parksville Qualicum Beach over $8M for infrastructure projects

Municipal budget processes will determine where money will be spent

Parksville-Qualicum MLA Adam Walker presents a giant cheque of $4,789,000 to the City of Parksville Mayor Doug O'Brien, and councillors Sylvia Martin, Joel Grenz, Mary Beil, Amit Gaur and Sean Wood in front of City Hall of Friday afternoon (March 3). (Michael Briones photo)
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Oceanside Generals Braeden Leary tips the Port Alberni Bombers goal. (Michael Briones photo)
Oceanside Generals Braeden Leary tips the Port Alberni Bombers goal. (Michael Briones photo)
Wounded Warriors runners Dave Roche and Mike Bowen start their run from Parksville to Lantzville. (Michael Briones photo)
Wounded Warriors runners Dave Roche and Mike Bowen start their run from Parksville to Lantzville. (Michael Briones photo)
Alexandra Carr’s first art exhibition will be on display at Qualicum Art Supply and Gallery until March 31. (Submitted photo)

Nature inspires Parksville artist’s first painting exhibition

Works by Alexandra Carr on display at Qualicum Art Supply and Gallery until March 31

Alexandra Carr’s first art exhibition will be on display at Qualicum Art Supply and Gallery until March 31. (Submitted photo)
Evelyn Clark, the Executive Director of the Central Island Division of Family Practice, and Dr. Mark Morris, a family physician and board member. (Peter McCully photo)

Podcast: Physicians discuss access to healthcare in central Vancouver Island

Host Peter McCully chats with executive director of the Central Island Division of Family Practice

Evelyn Clark, the Executive Director of the Central Island Division of Family Practice, and Dr. Mark Morris, a family physician and board member. (Peter McCully photo)
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Regional District of Nanaimo to expand curbside program to include yard, garden waste

Residents can top up organic carts with leaves, grass trimmings

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Penny Shantz, right, with teammates third Cindy Curtain, second Shirley Wong and lead Janet Suter are BC Women’s Master Curling Champions again for the second year in a row. (Submitted photo)
Penny Shantz, right, with teammates third Cindy Curtain, second Shirley Wong and lead Janet Suter are BC Women’s Master Curling Champions again for the second year in a row. (Submitted photo)
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