Colouring the night sky in Qualicum Beach

COLOUR IN THE NIGHT SKY: Hundreds of people enjoyed the Quality Foods Festival of Lights fireworks display on Saturday night in Qualicum Beach.

Fireworks popular during Family Day festivities last weekend

Jun. 4, 2015 6:00 p.m.
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COLOUR IN THE NIGHT SKY: Hundreds of people enjoyed the Quality Foods Festival of Lights fireworks display on Saturday night in Qualicum Beach.

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