Jessica Skelton

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From left, Kiva Ganie, Jacob Stevenson and Ben the dog show off their nearly complete tiny home. The structure may be less than 200 sq. ft, but it will be fully stocked with a bathroom, living room, kitchen, storage and bedroom complete with a king-sized bed.

Nanoose Bay couple builds tiny house

House prices and rental rates inspired them to build this 200 square-foot home

From left, Kiva Ganie, Jacob Stevenson and Ben the dog show off their nearly complete tiny home. The structure may be less than 200 sq. ft, but it will be fully stocked with a bathroom, living room, kitchen, storage and bedroom complete with a king-sized bed.
Originally built as a movie theatre in 1949, the Village Theatre was purchased by ECHO Players in 1974. When bought, the building had no seats or stage and was being used as a storage space.

ECHO Players now 40 years in Village Theatre of Qualicum Beach

ECHO Players agreed to purchase the old theatre for $37,000. Owners Russel Bergstrum and Jack Phillips even extended a mortgage of $20,000

Originally built as a movie theatre in 1949, the Village Theatre was purchased by ECHO Players in 1974. When bought, the building had no seats or stage and was being used as a storage space.
Celebrated Scottish fiddle-player Alasdair Fraser and American cellist Natalie Haas will return to Qualicum Beach this month for a concert on Jan. 15. They will also be leading a workshop on melody and rhythm instruments.

Some serious Celtic credentials at Qualicum Community Baptist Church

Scottish fiddle-player Alasdair Fraser and American cellist Natalie Haas return to town for a concert on Jan. 15

Celebrated Scottish fiddle-player Alasdair Fraser and American cellist Natalie Haas will return to Qualicum Beach this month for a concert on Jan. 15. They will also be leading a workshop on melody and rhythm instruments.

Sullivan performs on a different kind of stage this Saturday night j

The Shady's original Saturday night band is back for a night of live music Jan. 3

From left, Robert Francis (A.K.A Big Bobby Francis), Shannon Michele and Kevin Falkenburg are the Dimes. The group will play a House Concert at Lazy Mike’s House of Music on Jan. 4. This will be their last performance in Canada before Falkenburg and Michele head to Europe.

Dimes will re-start House of Music series Jan. 4 in Qualicum Beach

Couple learned to finance their travels by playing music

From left, Robert Francis (A.K.A Big Bobby Francis), Shannon Michele and Kevin Falkenburg are the Dimes. The group will play a House Concert at Lazy Mike’s House of Music on Jan. 4. This will be their last performance in Canada before Falkenburg and Michele head to Europe.
Qualicum resident Brian Argyle displays one third of his Pacific Rim photographic panorama, which is being exhibited at the Comox Valley Airport’s Wanderlust Vancouver Island exhibit.

Showcasing what Vancouver Island has to offer at YQQ

Photoshop isn’t always bad, says this computer-savvy photographer

Qualicum resident Brian Argyle displays one third of his Pacific Rim photographic panorama, which is being exhibited at the Comox Valley Airport’s Wanderlust Vancouver Island exhibit.
Nanaimo-based cover band Johnny Inappropriate is playing at a New Year’s Eve dance at the Parksville Community & Conference Centre. The dance is a fundraising event for the Oceanside Bantam Generals.

Johnny Inappropriate to play NYE fundraiser

The parents of the Oceanside Bantam Generals have organized a New Year’s Eve Dance at the Parksville Community & Conference Centre.

Nanaimo-based cover band Johnny Inappropriate is playing at a New Year’s Eve dance at the Parksville Community & Conference Centre. The dance is a fundraising event for the Oceanside Bantam Generals.
Rick Hopkins installs cabinets at the new Qualicum Beach Kiwanis Co-op Housing Project while Dominique Genereux, middle, presents her $100 donation to Walter Hoogland, left, and Pat Webber of the Kiwanis Co-op Housing Society.

‘She’s a pretty good kid’

Qualicum Beach teen donates part of her university savings to Kiwanis Co-op Housing Society

Rick Hopkins installs cabinets at the new Qualicum Beach Kiwanis Co-op Housing Project while Dominique Genereux, middle, presents her $100 donation to Walter Hoogland, left, and Pat Webber of the Kiwanis Co-op Housing Society.
Rick Hopkins installs cabinets at the new Qualicum Beach Kiwanis Co-op Housing Project while Dominique Genereux, middle, presents her $100 donation to Walter Hoogland, left, and Pat Webber of the Kiwanis Co-op Housing Society.

‘She’s a pretty good kid’

Dominique Genereux, 17, donated $100 from her university savings to the Qualicum Park Village Affordable Housing Project.

Rick Hopkins installs cabinets at the new Qualicum Beach Kiwanis Co-op Housing Project while Dominique Genereux, middle, presents her $100 donation to Walter Hoogland, left, and Pat Webber of the Kiwanis Co-op Housing Society.
From left, Chair Eve Flynn, Trustee Julie Austin, Trustee Jacob Gair (background), Vice-chair Barry Kurland and Trustee Elaine Young were sworn in as the new school board for School District No. 69 (Qualicum) on Monday.

Eve Flynn is the new chair of School District 69 (Qualicum) board of trustees

Nanoose Bay rep points to January’s budget as ‘key’

From left, Chair Eve Flynn, Trustee Julie Austin, Trustee Jacob Gair (background), Vice-chair Barry Kurland and Trustee Elaine Young were sworn in as the new school board for School District No. 69 (Qualicum) on Monday.
Oceanside Elementary School students cross the street at the intersection of the Island Highway and Wright Road. A parent of two OES students said her daughters have nearly been hit by cars three times in the past two weeks. While there are traffic lights at the intersection, there is no crossing guard.

Children put in harm’s way at intersection near elementary school in Parksville

One parent says her two children narrowly avoided being hit by cars three times in the past two weeks

Oceanside Elementary School students cross the street at the intersection of the Island Highway and Wright Road. A parent of two OES students said her daughters have nearly been hit by cars three times in the past two weeks. While there are traffic lights at the intersection, there is no crossing guard.
Re-used water bottles become a garden of beautiful flowers at Milner Gardens and Woodland’s Christmas Magic.

It’s a magical time at Milner Gardens in Qualicum Beach

Milner Christmas Magic runs Dec. 12-14 and 17-21 from 5-8:30 p.m. each evening

Re-used water bottles become a garden of beautiful flowers at Milner Gardens and Woodland’s Christmas Magic.
Anne Skipsey was sworn in last night as a town councillor in Qualicum Beach.

Winning a campaign in Qualicum Beach runs in the family

Anne Skipsey said she didn’t lean on her father’s political history or advice in her campaign

Anne Skipsey was sworn in last night as a town councillor in Qualicum Beach.

New faces, new ideas for Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce board

'I'm looking forward to it,' said chamber board chair Oura Giakoumakis

Sing a song of Christmas Dec. 19 at the MAC

Qualicum Beach singer Rosalee Sullivan will join the Parksville-based Second Wind Saxophone Quartet at the McMillan Arts Centre

High school in Qualicum Beach only 69 per cent full

This and other news from the last meeting of the current board of trustees for School District 69

Battista Rizutto, left, is overcome with emotion as Mayor Chris Burger presents him with the 2014 Phyllis Delaney Life After Stroke Award for Outstanding Achievement. A stroke in 2005 left Rizutto blind in one eye, paralyzed and slurred in speech. Today, the Parksville resident has recovered his speech, sight and a majority of his mobility.

Parksville stroke survivor earns award

Battista Rizutto wins the Phyllis Delaney Life After stroke award for outstanding achievement

Battista Rizutto, left, is overcome with emotion as Mayor Chris Burger presents him with the 2014 Phyllis Delaney Life After Stroke Award for Outstanding Achievement. A stroke in 2005 left Rizutto blind in one eye, paralyzed and slurred in speech. Today, the Parksville resident has recovered his speech, sight and a majority of his mobility.
Orchestral conductor Timothy Hankewich will guest conduct the Victoria Symphony when the group plays its Christmas program in Qualicum Beach Dec. 15.

Symphony celebrates Christmas in Qualicum Beach

B.C.-born conductor will lead Victoria Symphony in a selection of secular and religious holiday classics

Orchestral conductor Timothy Hankewich will guest conduct the Victoria Symphony when the group plays its Christmas program in Qualicum Beach Dec. 15.
KSS DRY GRAD AT WINTERFEST: Sophie Kloss, left, and Whitney Knutson tend to the KSS Dry Grad booth at the WinterFest & Craft Fair this weekend. They collected donations and sold ornaments made by members of their grad class to raise funds for the upcoming dry grad. For more photos from Winterfest, visit our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/PQBNews.

Winterfest popular in Parksville

See more photos from the event at www.facebook.com/PQBNews

KSS DRY GRAD AT WINTERFEST: Sophie Kloss, left, and Whitney Knutson tend to the KSS Dry Grad booth at the WinterFest & Craft Fair this weekend. They collected donations and sold ornaments made by members of their grad class to raise funds for the upcoming dry grad. For more photos from Winterfest, visit our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/PQBNews.
MUSIC FOR MADNESS: Cilla Lewenhaupt of the Oceanside Jammers plays a tune at Dolly’s Home Hardware during Moonlight Madness on Thursday in Qualicum Beach. The group wandered into businesses around downtown playing traditional celtic music and spreading good cheer. For more photos from the event, visit our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/PQBNews.

Moonlight Madness attracts crowds in Qualicum Beach

For more photos from the event, visit our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/PQBNews

MUSIC FOR MADNESS: Cilla Lewenhaupt of the Oceanside Jammers plays a tune at Dolly’s Home Hardware during Moonlight Madness on Thursday in Qualicum Beach. The group wandered into businesses around downtown playing traditional celtic music and spreading good cheer. For more photos from the event, visit our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/PQBNews.