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Saskatchewan singer-songwriter Jeffery Straker will bring his piano-driven folk pop to the McMillan Arts Centre later this month.

Saskatchewan’s folk-pop piano man comes to Parksville

Singer-songwriter also won popularity in the Spanish-speaking world

Saskatchewan singer-songwriter Jeffery Straker will bring his piano-driven folk pop to the McMillan Arts Centre later this month.
Patricia Dulthie-Nelson sits with some of her colourful cats, who currently reside in the Gallery @ Qualicum Art Supply.

Qualicum Beach gets lighthearted felines

Fun images are more like illustrations than paintings

Patricia Dulthie-Nelson sits with some of her colourful cats, who currently reside in the Gallery @ Qualicum Art Supply.
FAST TIMES AT CANADA DAY PARADE: Fast Time Grand Prix brought the need for speed to the annual Canada Day parade in Parksville yesterday. The group of drivers performed formations throughout the event, much to the enjoyment of the thousands who lined the parade route. For more photos from the parade, see our photo page on A25 today and visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/PQBNews.

Thousands enjoy Canada Day celebrations in Parksville

For more photos from the parade, see our photo page on A25 today and visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/PQBNews.

FAST TIMES AT CANADA DAY PARADE: Fast Time Grand Prix brought the need for speed to the annual Canada Day parade in Parksville yesterday. The group of drivers performed formations throughout the event, much to the enjoyment of the thousands who lined the parade route. For more photos from the parade, see our photo page on A25 today and visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/PQBNews.
Don your best red and white and get out for some all-ages fun on July 1. The activities start in Parksville Community Park at noon.

Hours of fun ready for Parksville this Canada Day

Plenty of volunteers still needed to help out with celebrations in Community Park

Don your best red and white and get out for some all-ages fun on July 1. The activities start in Parksville Community Park at noon.
Todd, left, and Claire Hartman want to bring the love of skimboarding to the masses. The San Pareil couple, who started their business Sand Dollar Skims this spring, build and design their sturdy and accessible boards by hand.

Nothing illegal about this kind of skimming

It takes Todd and Claire Hartman of Sand Dollar Skims about three hours over a four-day period to make a board

Todd, left, and Claire Hartman want to bring the love of skimboarding to the masses. The San Pareil couple, who started their business Sand Dollar Skims this spring, build and design their sturdy and accessible boards by hand.

School closures save Qualicum district $1.5 million

With the financial impact clear, next is the release of comments from those affected

The Odds will headline the musical entertainment in Parksville on Canada Day this year. The stage will also see plenty of local and Island talent.

Classic Canadian band, The Odds, set to headline on July 1

Canada Day musical entertainment in Parksville Community Park to showcase a wider range of musical genres this year, starting at 12:30 p.m.

The Odds will headline the musical entertainment in Parksville on Canada Day this year. The stage will also see plenty of local and Island talent.
Coombs-born guitarist Jakob Rehlinger and his experimental group Moonwood will play at the NXNE festival in Toronto this week.

Coombs-born guitarist plays at North by Northeast

Jakob Rehlinger, who also own Arachnidiscs Recordings, started experimental group Moonwood on the Island as a solo musical project

Coombs-born guitarist Jakob Rehlinger and his experimental group Moonwood will play at the NXNE festival in Toronto this week.

Singers celebrate French Canadian heritage

June 24 concert in Community Park to be last of season for Nous Chantons, which will start up again in September

Denis Luchyshyn, left, and KSS grad Clinton Nellist drove from Victoria to Halifax to make a documentary on the issue of underemployment in Canada.

THURSDAY SPOTLIGHT: The road to fulfilling employment

Former Qualicum Beach man interviews 150 people across the country for his documentary about underemployment

Denis Luchyshyn, left, and KSS grad Clinton Nellist drove from Victoria to Halifax to make a documentary on the issue of underemployment in Canada.
Clockwise from left, Emma Beaton, Blair McMillan and David Moss have joined forces for a quick tour of the Pacific Northwest and Vancouver Island.

New folk trio tests water with local show

Emma Beaton, Blair McMillan and David Moss to play concert at 384 Mant Road in Qualicum Beach on June 25

Clockwise from left, Emma Beaton, Blair McMillan and David Moss have joined forces for a quick tour of the Pacific Northwest and Vancouver Island.
The Lion The Bear The Fox played songs from their 2013 EP We’d Be Good Men and from their upcoming full-length album at a show in Errington this past March. The group will play at the Quality Resort Bayside on June 13.

The Lion The Bear The Fox return to Parksville

See details below to find out how you could win two tickets to the show, which is on June 13 at the Quality Resort Bayside at 8:30 p.m.

The Lion The Bear The Fox played songs from their 2013 EP We’d Be Good Men and from their upcoming full-length album at a show in Errington this past March. The group will play at the Quality Resort Bayside on June 13.
One-year-old Jack Moon takes his first pony ride offered by Tiger Lily Farms with mom, Kristin Elliott, holding his hand at the Coombs Community Picnic last year. The annual event, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, will take place on June 12 at the French Creek Community School in Coombs.

Coombs Community Picnic celebrates 25 years

Plenty of old-fashioned family fun at free community event hosted at French Creek Community School on June 12 5:30-7:30 p.m.

One-year-old Jack Moon takes his first pony ride offered by Tiger Lily Farms with mom, Kristin Elliott, holding his hand at the Coombs Community Picnic last year. The annual event, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, will take place on June 12 at the French Creek Community School in Coombs.
Jazz vocalist Jennifer Scott, above, will return to play at the MAC next week with Rene Worst and Monik Nordine.

Popular jazz trio returns to MAC

Jennifer Scott to play June 12 at 7 p.m.; last year's show sold out

Jazz vocalist Jennifer Scott, above, will return to play at the MAC next week with Rene Worst and Monik Nordine.

A new twist on annual FCA show at The Old School House Arts Centre

Exhibit in Qualicum Beach June 8-27; winners to be announced at the opening reception June 10

Craig McNeil, left, and Katrina Cain are diversifying their company Drop the Needle Entertainment to offer both traditional DJ services and party games.

DJ company diversifies into party games

Drop the Needle Entertainment looks to fill in slow times between Christmas and wedding party seasons in Parksville area

Craig McNeil, left, and Katrina Cain are diversifying their company Drop the Needle Entertainment to offer both traditional DJ services and party games.
Soprano Skye Donald will perform a collection of songs from Arie Antiche, a collection of antique arias still used in classical vocal training, at her next recital.

Local singer showcases antique arias

Artist offering low cost tickets for local singing students for concert at St. Stephen’s in Qualicum Beach June 20 at 3 p.m.

Soprano Skye Donald will perform a collection of songs from Arie Antiche, a collection of antique arias still used in classical vocal training, at her next recital.
Bobbie Garnons-Williams is bringing “some more fun and enjoyment to Qualicum Beach” on June 6 with Bobbie’s Comedy Night.

Local event organizer turns to comedy

Bobbie's Comedy Night, featuring Matt Billon and Myles Anderson, will be at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre June 6 at 7:30 p.m.

Bobbie Garnons-Williams is bringing “some more fun and enjoyment to Qualicum Beach” on June 6 with Bobbie’s Comedy Night.
RIDING IN STYLE: Zoey Andres and Quinn Proud mug for The NEWS before the Kwalikum Secondary grad parade Saturday where students drove through town in everything from classic cars to boats to the prom at the Civic Centre. See many more photos at www.facebook.com/PQBNews.

Grads ride in style in Qualicum Beach

Students rode through the streets to celebrate their graduation from Kwalikum Secondary School

RIDING IN STYLE: Zoey Andres and Quinn Proud mug for The NEWS before the Kwalikum Secondary grad parade Saturday where students drove through town in everything from classic cars to boats to the prom at the Civic Centre. See many more photos at www.facebook.com/PQBNews.
Aaron Halliday will perform as Alan Jackson in a tribute show to country stars at the Parksville Legion next week. Steve Hillis as Garth Brooks and Candy Little and Darla Cooper as The Judds will also perform.

A tribute to country greats

Look-a-like Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks and The Judds coming to Parksville Legion June 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Aaron Halliday will perform as Alan Jackson in a tribute show to country stars at the Parksville Legion next week. Steve Hillis as Garth Brooks and Candy Little and Darla Cooper as The Judds will also perform.