Jessica Skelton

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From left, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone, Parksville-Qualicum MLA Michelle Stilwell and RDN chair Joe Stanhope were on hand to announce Wembley Road pedestrian and cycling safety improvements on Tuesday.

Wembley Road in Parksville to get $250k in upgrades

The area has been dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists, including elementary school students

From left, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone, Parksville-Qualicum MLA Michelle Stilwell and RDN chair Joe Stanhope were on hand to announce Wembley Road pedestrian and cycling safety improvements on Tuesday.

Classical concert to celebrate Easter

Concert of sacred songs at Parksville's St. Anne St. Edmund Anglican Church on March 29

Brant Wildlife Festival Kids Nature Photo Contest

Entries accepted March 1-27 from all children aged 6-18 in School District No. 69

The Old School House Arts Centre AGM

Members invited to meeting in Qualicum Beach's TOSH on Sunday, March 22 at 1:15 p.m

The Sons of Guns have seen a number of different guitarists and keyboard players pass through its roster over the last 25 years, but the rhythm section always remains the same. Mike Jarvis, left, and Anthony Telfair have played bass and drums, respectively, for the group throughout its entire history.

Sons of Guns mark 25 years of music

Qualicum band to play anniversary gig at Crown & Anchor Roadhouse Pub March 28 at 8 p.m.

The Sons of Guns have seen a number of different guitarists and keyboard players pass through its roster over the last 25 years, but the rhythm section always remains the same. Mike Jarvis, left, and Anthony Telfair have played bass and drums, respectively, for the group throughout its entire history.
Pauline Pike with her watercolour painting of Qualicum Beach’s eagle tree, which is currently hanging in the Gallery @ Qualicum Art Supply.

Eagle tree and other local scenes on display at the Gallery@Qualicum Art Supply

‘It means a lot to a lot of people. It’s the tallest one around and you can see it from everywhere’

Pauline Pike with her watercolour painting of Qualicum Beach’s eagle tree, which is currently hanging in the Gallery @ Qualicum Art Supply.
NEW KIDS: From left, Nicole Bater, Jessica Kennedy and Shander Benson show off the day-old goats who arrived just in time for the start of the season at Tiger Lily Farm. The barnyard, which officially opened on Saturday, welcomes visitors 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily.

New kids at Tiger Lily Farm in Errington

The barnyard officially opened for the season on Saturday

NEW KIDS: From left, Nicole Bater, Jessica Kennedy and Shander Benson show off the day-old goats who arrived just in time for the start of the season at Tiger Lily Farm. The barnyard, which officially opened on Saturday, welcomes visitors 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily.
The walls and floors of The Old School House Arts Centre will be packed with older art looking for new homes next month. Anyone with paintings they no longer love are invited to sell them during the Art from the Attic sale April 11-24.

Finding art a new, loving home

10th Annual Art from the Attic sale at TOSH In Qualicum Beach April 11-24

The walls and floors of The Old School House Arts Centre will be packed with older art looking for new homes next month. Anyone with paintings they no longer love are invited to sell them during the Art from the Attic sale April 11-24.
Qwaya Sam, right, and his son Qwaya Jr. performed a traditional song as part of the McMillan Arts Centre’s March opening reception on March 7. Sam, a carver and jewelry maker, is one of the several artists bringing First Nations and First Nations-inspired work to the MAC this month.

First Nations art and stories celebrated in gallery

Gisele Maria Martin to tell cultural tales March 27 at the McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville

Qwaya Sam, right, and his son Qwaya Jr. performed a traditional song as part of the McMillan Arts Centre’s March opening reception on March 7. Sam, a carver and jewelry maker, is one of the several artists bringing First Nations and First Nations-inspired work to the MAC this month.

Parksville & District Community Choir ready to celebrate spring

Show on March 29 at 2:30 p.m. in Knox United Church

From left, Christopher Arruda, Cory Woodward and Ryan McMahon are The Lion The Bear The Fox. The roots rock group is returning to the Parksville Qualicum Beach area for the first stop of their latest tour.

Band back with new songs and matured sound

The Lion The Bear The Fox to play Errington Hall on March 21

From left, Christopher Arruda, Cory Woodward and Ryan McMahon are The Lion The Bear The Fox. The roots rock group is returning to the Parksville Qualicum Beach area for the first stop of their latest tour.

March Break activities galore in Parksville Qualicum Beach

Camps and other fun things planned for the annual school break

Qualicum school trustee says education system ‘under attack’

Local school district has been asked to find a $1 million in savings; plus other school board news

STILL SWIMMING STRONG: Qualicum Beach resident Terry Welch celebrated her 98th birthday last Thursday at the RDN’s Ravensong Aquatic Centre, with balloons and a cake provided by the centre for the occasion. Welch still swims at the pool every Tuesday and Thursday morning, and has been coming to Ravensong since it opened in 1995. “I really enjoy it,” she said. She then added with a laugh: “It just takes me a little longer to get dressed now.”

Still swimming strong every week in Qualicum Beach

Ravensong Pool staff, friends and loved ones celebrated Terry Welch's 98th birthday last week at the pool

STILL SWIMMING STRONG: Qualicum Beach resident Terry Welch celebrated her 98th birthday last Thursday at the RDN’s Ravensong Aquatic Centre, with balloons and a cake provided by the centre for the occasion. Welch still swims at the pool every Tuesday and Thursday morning, and has been coming to Ravensong since it opened in 1995. “I really enjoy it,” she said. She then added with a laugh: “It just takes me a little longer to get dressed now.”
Shane Wilson shows off his current project Ahead of the Curves, which is made of ethically harvested moose antlers. He is halfway through the 700-hour carving, having completed 60 hours on the left antler and 350 hours on the right.

Artwork created in Nanoose Bay may fetch $320,000

Artist Shane Wilson will take 700 hours over two years to complete the sculpture

Shane Wilson shows off his current project Ahead of the Curves, which is made of ethically harvested moose antlers. He is halfway through the 700-hour carving, having completed 60 hours on the left antler and 350 hours on the right.
Paramedic Sheree Hunt, left, trained Kwalicum Secondary School’s Ruth Stefanek, centre, and Ballenas Secondary School’s Larry Stefanek on how to use AED training units last Thursday.

Teachers to pass d-fib training to students in Parksville Qualicum Beach

Eight teachers in District 69 (Qualicum) now have the training to use an automated external defibrilator

Paramedic Sheree Hunt, left, trained Kwalicum Secondary School’s Ruth Stefanek, centre, and Ballenas Secondary School’s Larry Stefanek on how to use AED training units last Thursday.
Portable buildings were being moved off of the former Parksville Elementary School site by truck last weekend. According to District 69 Superintendent Rollie Koop, the portables have been sold to a number of companies and organizations throughout the region. He said all of the portables will be removed from the school site by March or April.

Alternative energy program slated for Lasqueti Island

And more from School District 69 (Qualicum) board of trustees meeting this week

Portable buildings were being moved off of the former Parksville Elementary School site by truck last weekend. According to District 69 Superintendent Rollie Koop, the portables have been sold to a number of companies and organizations throughout the region. He said all of the portables will be removed from the school site by March or April.

Graduation rates a concern in Qualicum school district

Superintendent Rollie Koop provides a report to the board of trustees

Showcasing alternative learning at Winchelsea Place in Parksville tonight (Thursday, Jan. 29)

School District 69 (Qualicum) is considering as plan to offer 'flexible learning opportunities'

Lorelie Shoesmith, owner of Sugar Shack Seeds, kneels in her kale garden. The open-pollinated, non-GMO and non-hybrid plants will produce seeds that Shoesmith sells to gardeners. Her company has a large collection of vegetable, fruit, herb and flower seeds.

Producing seeds is fun and ‘empowering’

Most of Sugar Shack Seeds products are cultivated from open-pollinated, non-GMO, non-hybrid plants

Lorelie Shoesmith, owner of Sugar Shack Seeds, kneels in her kale garden. The open-pollinated, non-GMO and non-hybrid plants will produce seeds that Shoesmith sells to gardeners. Her company has a large collection of vegetable, fruit, herb and flower seeds.