J.R. Rardon

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Linebacker Austin Hunt draws a bead on a ballcarrier during a tackling drill in the Ballenas Whalers' practice last Thursday. The Whalers are tentatively scheduled to open the 2016 football season at home this Saturday at 3 p.m. against Pitt Meadow.

Whalers hit the gridiron

Ballenas Secondary football squad awaits word on possible home opener Saturday

Linebacker Austin Hunt draws a bead on a ballcarrier during a tackling drill in the Ballenas Whalers' practice last Thursday. The Whalers are tentatively scheduled to open the 2016 football season at home this Saturday at 3 p.m. against Pitt Meadow.
Cassidy Kellow of Parksville makes solid contact during a hitting drill in the UBC Softball Camp at Community Park in Parksville last Wednesday. The four-day camp drew 66 players and eight coaches from the University of British Columbia women's softball team.

UBC softball camp a hit for local players

Four-day clinic with university players draws 66 youths; Oceanside Minor Softball registration, tryouts under way

Cassidy Kellow of Parksville makes solid contact during a hitting drill in the UBC Softball Camp at Community Park in Parksville last Wednesday. The four-day camp drew 66 players and eight coaches from the University of British Columbia women's softball team.
Michelle Stilwell wins the 200m T52 final while breaking her own Paralympic record at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Stilwell ready to roll in Rio

Four-time Paralympian goes for gold in 100, 400-metre wheelchair sprints during Sept. 7-18 Summer Games.

Michelle Stilwell wins the 200m T52 final while breaking her own Paralympic record at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Stacey Goodman of Qualicum Beach visits with a few of his custom-made Halloween friends. Having recently moved and downsized to an unsuitable location, he is now seeking a new home for his creations to be displayed.

THURSDAY SPOTLIGHT: Haunted house display needs a new home

Qualicum Beach couple forced to shelve extensive display after downsizing

Stacey Goodman of Qualicum Beach visits with a few of his custom-made Halloween friends. Having recently moved and downsized to an unsuitable location, he is now seeking a new home for his creations to be displayed.
The mixing of fentanyl with other illicit drugs has helped fuel the rise of apparent overdose deaths on Vancouver Island and throughout B.C.

Officials urge everyone to confront the ‘crisis’ of drug overdoses on Vancouver Island and throughout the province

Drugs may have played a role in the deaths of Errington couple in mid-August; fund set up for their children

The mixing of fentanyl with other illicit drugs has helped fuel the rise of apparent overdose deaths on Vancouver Island and throughout B.C.
Cam Nickerson of the Oceanside Generals, left, mixes it up along the boards with Keenan Bissert of Kerry Park Saturday night at Oceanside Place Arena.

Late penalty bites Generals in 4-3 exhibition loss

Power-play goal in final minute lifts Kerry Park after hosts rally from 3-0 deficit in VIJHL hockey preview

Cam Nickerson of the Oceanside Generals, left, mixes it up along the boards with Keenan Bissert of Kerry Park Saturday night at Oceanside Place Arena.
From left, Kylie Parker, Taryn Pickard, Beth Atkinson and Kate Roach make up the practitioners at Parksville's Foundations Clinic, which opened in May to provide massage therapy, yoga, meditation and counselling.

Teamwork builds foundation of health

New Parksville clinic brings together multidisciplinary practitioners; open house scheduled for Sept. 13

From left, Kylie Parker, Taryn Pickard, Beth Atkinson and Kate Roach make up the practitioners at Parksville's Foundations Clinic, which opened in May to provide massage therapy, yoga, meditation and counselling.
Peyton Kohls, centre, and Trinity Kohls of Langley ham it up while trying on outfits with Kaila Smalley, left, in the dress-up booth at Qualicum Beach Museum's Kids' Day Saturday afternoon.

Dress up

Peyton Kohls, centre, and Trinity Kohls ham it up while trying on outfits in the dress-up booth at Qualicum Beach Museum's Kids' Day.

Peyton Kohls, centre, and Trinity Kohls of Langley ham it up while trying on outfits with Kaila Smalley, left, in the dress-up booth at Qualicum Beach Museum's Kids' Day Saturday afternoon.
Brodie Smith, an Oceanside Minor Hockey alum, is expected to play a key role for his hometown Oceanside Generals in the coming Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League season.

Smith, Generals hope third time is charm

Homegrown player returns as veteran leader with goal of turning around fortunes of Oceanside Junior hockey team

Brodie Smith, an Oceanside Minor Hockey alum, is expected to play a key role for his hometown Oceanside Generals in the coming Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League season.
Buckin’ Bronco: Turtle Rymer is upended by Shaky Ground during the Ranch Saddle Bronc competition in the Bulls, Broncs and Barrels Rodeo presented by Vancouver Island Western Heritage Organization Saturday afternoon at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds.

Buckin’ bronco

Turtle Rymer is upended by Shaky Ground during the Ranch Saddle Bronc competition at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds.

Buckin’ Bronco: Turtle Rymer is upended by Shaky Ground during the Ranch Saddle Bronc competition in the Bulls, Broncs and Barrels Rodeo presented by Vancouver Island Western Heritage Organization Saturday afternoon at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds.
Ernie Barrow starts a shot during a friendly darts night match at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 76 hall in Qualicum Beach Tuesday evening.

Darts enthusiasts get to the point

Local association invites new players with league season set to begin Sept. 13

Ernie Barrow starts a shot during a friendly darts night match at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 76 hall in Qualicum Beach Tuesday evening.
Qualicum Beach Mayor Teunis Westbroek accepts a $25,000 cheque from Michelle Stilwell, Minister of Social Development and Social Innovation. The funds will be used to improve accessibility and upgrade the town’s waterfront washroom including a new roof by next summer.

QB washroom funds

Qualicum Beach Mayor Teunis Westbroek accepts a $25,000 cheque from Michelle Stilwell, Minister of Social Development and Social Innovation.

Qualicum Beach Mayor Teunis Westbroek accepts a $25,000 cheque from Michelle Stilwell, Minister of Social Development and Social Innovation. The funds will be used to improve accessibility and upgrade the town’s waterfront washroom including a new roof by next summer.
Sean Wallington has amassed more than a million books since taking over the Cozy Corner bookstore in Coombs more than 25 years ago.

Bookseller grows dream into epic business

Nine-year-old's idea for a small used bookstore grows into million-book collection at Coombs' Cozy Corner Books

Sean Wallington has amassed more than a million books since taking over the Cozy Corner bookstore in Coombs more than 25 years ago.
Isla Sargeant of Victoria, 5, adjusts her “hat” while watching the Carlos and Carlitta Clowning show during KidFest Sunday at Community Park in Parksville. See more on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/PQBNews

KidFest fun in Parksville

Hundreds of youngsters enjoyed food, entertainment and hands-on play during the annual KidFest at Parksville’s Community Park Sunday.

Isla Sargeant of Victoria, 5, adjusts her “hat” while watching the Carlos and Carlitta Clowning show during KidFest Sunday at Community Park in Parksville. See more on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/PQBNews
NEWS file photo Brodie Smith, a product of the Oceanside Minor Hockey system, will help lead the newly christened Quality Foods Oceanside Generals into the 2016-17 Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League season beginning this weekend. Here, Smith skates for the Generals during a December 2015 game against Peninsula at Oceanside Place Arena.

Generals hockey camp boasts numbers, experience

Oceanside Junior B club to play series of scrimmages Saturday and Sunday at Oceanside Place Arena in preparation for 2016-17 season opener

NEWS file photo Brodie Smith, a product of the Oceanside Minor Hockey system, will help lead the newly christened Quality Foods Oceanside Generals into the 2016-17 Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League season beginning this weekend. Here, Smith skates for the Generals during a December 2015 game against Peninsula at Oceanside Place Arena.
Rob Mathewson of Errignton, right, prepares for his first try in the annual Qualicum Beach Ocean Mile Swim Sunday afternoon. The 58th annual event drew 42 entrants ranging from eight to 81 years of age.

Parksville teen makes waves in repeat win

58th annual Qualicum Beach Ocean Mile Swim draws 42 participants ranging from eight to 81 years of age

Rob Mathewson of Errignton, right, prepares for his first try in the annual Qualicum Beach Ocean Mile Swim Sunday afternoon. The 58th annual event drew 42 entrants ranging from eight to 81 years of age.
Michelle Stilwell reacts after setting a new Paralympics record while winning the 200-metre T52 women's final at the London 2012 Games.

Stilwell earns fourth Paralympic berth

Parksville-Qualicum MLA heads to Rio next month with No. 1 world ranking in wheelchair sprints

Michelle Stilwell reacts after setting a new Paralympics record while winning the 200-metre T52 women's final at the London 2012 Games.
From left, head pro Kevin Oats and committee members Steve Boyle and Mitch Freko are gearing up for the 2016 Blue Tie Golf Day, Aug. 27 at Morningstar Golf Club in Parksville.

Golfer steps up for men’s health

Prostate cancer survivor joins effort for third annual Blue Tie Golf tournament Aug. 27 at Morningstar Golf Club

From left, head pro Kevin Oats and committee members Steve Boyle and Mitch Freko are gearing up for the 2016 Blue Tie Golf Day, Aug. 27 at Morningstar Golf Club in Parksville.
Jamie Broder of Victoria, left, celebrates a point with partner Kristina Veljas during their opening-round win over Italy in the Summer Olympics beach volleyball tournament in Rio de Janeiro Sunday.

Beach champ goes from Parksville to Rio

Olympian honed beach volleyball game in local tournaments

Jamie Broder of Victoria, left, celebrates a point with partner Kristina Veljas during their opening-round win over Italy in the Summer Olympics beach volleyball tournament in Rio de Janeiro Sunday.

New police chief coming to Parksville Qualicum Beach in September

Staff Sgt. Marc Pelletier is coming from Prince George RCMP detachment; former chief Brian Hunter now in charge of Port Alberni detachment