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Bjorn Stickle received a U.S. flag, which was flown over the Capitol Building, at the request of Washington State Senator Patty Murray. Stickle grew up in Bellingham, WA, near the Canadian border. (Submitted photo)

Filmmaker with Errington connection sees documentary beamed into space by NASA

Bjorn Stickle’s grandparents live in Errington

Bjorn Stickle received a U.S. flag, which was flown over the Capitol Building, at the request of Washington State Senator Patty Murray. Stickle grew up in Bellingham, WA, near the Canadian border. (Submitted photo)
The Old School House Arts Centre (TOSH) in 1987 before renovations and opening. (Don Emerson photo via TOSH archives)

TOSH in Qualicum Beach launches capital fundraising campaign

‘Old School House Bash’ set for Sept. 17 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

The Old School House Arts Centre (TOSH) in 1987 before renovations and opening. (Don Emerson photo via TOSH archives)
Parksville artist Muriel Bush’s artwork is on display at Qualicum Art Supply and Gallery (206 First Ave W). (Kevin Forsyth photo)

Parksville artist finds inspiration in coastal environment

Muriel Bush’s artwork is on display at Qualicum Art Supply and Gallery

Parksville artist Muriel Bush’s artwork is on display at Qualicum Art Supply and Gallery (206 First Ave W). (Kevin Forsyth photo)
Jazz trumpet player Chris Davis will play at 7 p.m. (Submitted photo)

Jazz trumpeter will conclude TOSH summer concert series in Qualicum Beach

Chris Davis will play at 7 p.m. on Aug. 19

Jazz trumpet player Chris Davis will play at 7 p.m. (Submitted photo)
Hundreds of residents and visitors celebrated the opening of the Parksville Outdoor Theatre and kicked off Parksville Beach Festival’s summer concert series on July 22. (Parksville Beach Festival Society photo)

Parksville Beach Festival looks to break attendance record in final week

Sculptures to be lit up Friday and Saturday evening

Hundreds of residents and visitors celebrated the opening of the Parksville Outdoor Theatre and kicked off Parksville Beach Festival’s summer concert series on July 22. (Parksville Beach Festival Society photo)
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Reid Jamieson Band playing at Parksville Museum

Performance at 1 p.m. on Aug. 14

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Christopher Smith with one of his glass fish creations. (Submitted photo)

Artwork always about nature for Nanoose Bay glass artist Christopher Smith

Work part of MAC’s ecologically-themed summer exhibit

Christopher Smith with one of his glass fish creations. (Submitted photo)
Foroozan Danesh is a PhD student in the School of Interactive Arts and Technology at Simon Fraser University. (Photo by Kevin Forsyth)

TOSH exhibit in Qualicum Beach aims to make data accessible for residents

Gallery hosting Simon Fraser University project

Foroozan Danesh is a PhD student in the School of Interactive Arts and Technology at Simon Fraser University. (Photo by Kevin Forsyth)
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Order of Canada jazz musician playing TOSH festival

Phil Dwyer to perform Aug. 13

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Jessy Watson’s work is part of the McMillan Arts Centre’s ‘Artward Bound’ exhibit. (Submitted photo)

MAC in Parksville unveils new ‘plein-air’ exhibit highlighting work of 9 artists

Works on display until Aug. 28

Jessy Watson’s work is part of the McMillan Arts Centre’s ‘Artward Bound’ exhibit. (Submitted photo)
Jazz duo Rob Piltch and Neil Swainson will play at 7 p.m. The concert location will be sent to ticket holders upon purchase.

Jazz musicians playing TOSH summer series Aug. 9

Duo Rob Piltch and Neil Swainson will play at 7 p.m.

Jazz duo Rob Piltch and Neil Swainson will play at 7 p.m. The concert location will be sent to ticket holders upon purchase.
The crowd dances to the music at the Mid Island Co-op Rock the Park Music Festival in Parksville Community Park Aug. 5 to Aug. 7. (Wendy Sears photo)

Big crowds turn out at outdoor theatre for ‘Rock the Park’ in Parksville

Musical festival bands played tunes spanning variety of decades

The crowd dances to the music at the Mid Island Co-op Rock the Park Music Festival in Parksville Community Park Aug. 5 to Aug. 7. (Wendy Sears photo)
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Children’s Museum Day coming back to Qualicum Beach

Free event runs noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 20

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Left to right: Sasha Frizzell, Gwen Severs, Thistle Williams-Carswell, Sophia Swain, Noah Rosnau, Dezzy Desvaux, Julia Einarson, Emily Anderson. (Submitted photo)

Echo Players bring back Teen Musical Theatre to Qualicum Beach

‘Godspell Jr.’ performances run Aug. 12 to Aug. 14

Left to right: Sasha Frizzell, Gwen Severs, Thistle Williams-Carswell, Sophia Swain, Noah Rosnau, Dezzy Desvaux, Julia Einarson, Emily Anderson. (Submitted photo)
Robin Layne and the Rhythm Makers will play at the first Hi Neighbour Day Dance in Errington in two years. (Photo courtesy Robin Layne)

Robin Layne to play Errington’s 2022 Hi Neighbour Day

Aug. 20 events to include live music, parade, zucchini race and farmers’ market

Robin Layne and the Rhythm Makers will play at the first Hi Neighbour Day Dance in Errington in two years. (Photo courtesy Robin Layne)
Ross Peterson, ETHOS organizer and volunteer with conservation group Mid Vancouver Island Habitat Enhancement Society (MVIHES), hopes ETHOS will give people the knowledge that they can do things to help the environment. (Kevin Forsyth photo)

McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville holding month of ecologically-themed activities

ETHOS runs through Aug. 28

Ross Peterson, ETHOS organizer and volunteer with conservation group Mid Vancouver Island Habitat Enhancement Society (MVIHES), hopes ETHOS will give people the knowledge that they can do things to help the environment. (Kevin Forsyth photo)
Cougar Annie Tales revolves around the life of Ada Annie Jordan, who settled in the Clayoquot coastal rainforest in 1915. (Photo courtesy Katrina Kadoski)

Singer-songwriter tells story of unique Vancouver Island pioneer

One-woman show ‘Cougar Annie’ coming to Bowser Aug. 7

Cougar Annie Tales revolves around the life of Ada Annie Jordan, who settled in the Clayoquot coastal rainforest in 1915. (Photo courtesy Katrina Kadoski)
The new Parksville Outdoor Theatre. (Bill Flower photo)

‘Rock the Park’ music showcase kicks off Aug. 5 in Parksville

Proceeds from 3-day festival will help operate new outdoor stage

The new Parksville Outdoor Theatre. (Bill Flower photo)
Blue Moon Marquee will perform at the Parksville Museum on Aug. 7. (Lindsay Dakin photo)

Blue Moon Marquee to play Parksville Museum on Aug. 7

Performance set for 1 p.m. on Sunday

Blue Moon Marquee will perform at the Parksville Museum on Aug. 7. (Lindsay Dakin photo)
Gwen Buechler, Thistle Williams-Carswell, Jack Duce, Fiona Logan and Emily Anderson of ECHO Players perform in ‘Narnia’ ECHO Players’ 2021 production of ‘Narnia.’ (Don Emerson photo)

ECHO Players announce lineup for 2022-23 season in Qualicum Beach

Four main stage productions planned

Gwen Buechler, Thistle Williams-Carswell, Jack Duce, Fiona Logan and Emily Anderson of ECHO Players perform in ‘Narnia’ ECHO Players’ 2021 production of ‘Narnia.’ (Don Emerson photo)
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