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Michael Briones

Michael Briones

In April of 2017, I had the privilege of rejoining The NEWS team from the Comox Valley Echo. My earlier experience with The NEWS dates back to 1997, when I covered sports for the publication.

My journey in the newspaper industry began in 1981 as a proofreader for the English-language Standard in Hong Kong. Since then, I've embarked on diverse roles in various newspapers, covering everything from police and government to sports and general assignments. My career has taken me to different corners of the country, from Ontario to Northern B.C. and now, back to Mid-Vancouver Island, where I continue to contribute to the field I'm passionate about.

Phone
250-905-0026
Email
michael.briones@pqbnews.com

Recent Work by Michael

PHOTOS: Qualicum Beach unveils newly designed skatepark

PHOTOS: Qualicum Beach unveils newly designed skatepark

Consensus: 'It's an awesome facility'
Island school troubled by people moving the goalposts — literally

Island school troubled by people moving the goalposts — literally

School administrators ask in Errington asking public for help solving mystery
North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre hands out scholarships to 5 students

North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre hands out scholarships to 5 students

Centre plans to offer awards annually
Qualicum Beach goalie LaCouvee starts development program for budding netminders

Qualicum Beach goalie LaCouvee starts development program for budding netminders

Longtime pro's development program set for July 11 and July 12
Oceanside Generals need billet homes for out-of-town hockey players

Oceanside Generals need billet homes for out-of-town hockey players

VIJHL squad seeks help for 2025-26 season
Errington school officials puzzled after soccer goalposts go missing

Errington school officials puzzled after soccer goalposts go missing

School administrators ask public for help solving mystery
Parksville swimmer Bennett sets national record in 100-metre butterfly

Parksville swimmer Bennett sets national record in 100-metre butterfly

Bennett finishes with silver medal in multi-class event
PHOTOS: Up in the sky... it's a flock of eagles

PHOTOS: Up in the sky... it's a flock of eagles

Eagles abound especially when the tide is low
Qualicum Beach sets fees for EV charging units

Qualicum Beach sets fees for EV charging units

Council gives new fees three readings
PHOTOS: 2025 Kwalikum Secondary grads take part in annual parade

PHOTOS: 2025 Kwalikum Secondary grads take part in annual parade

KSS grads roll through community
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