Jessica Skelton

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A modern aerial view of the Shady Rest Restaurant and Pub. The Shady is celebrating its 90th year this month, and is the oldest continuously-operating business in Qualicum Beach.

Qualicum Beach’s iconic Shady Rest celebrates 90 years in business

The Shady invites everyone to join them in celebrating all this month with a special menu

A modern aerial view of the Shady Rest Restaurant and Pub. The Shady is celebrating its 90th year this month, and is the oldest continuously-operating business in Qualicum Beach.
Mayor-elect Teunis Westbroek is flanked Saturday night by two men who won seats on council, Barry Avis, left, and Neil Horner.

ELECTION RESULTS: Westbroek re-elected as mayor in Qualicum Beach

Town council will have a different look with Skipsey, Avis, Horner and Luchtmeijer

Mayor-elect Teunis Westbroek is flanked Saturday night by two men who won seats on council, Barry Avis, left, and Neil Horner.
From left to right, Wendy Nixon Stothert, Dale Graham, Jenn Forsland and Michelle Weckesser of Swing Set will perform jazzy a capella Christmas music at the MAC this December. “We all really like making jazz harmonies,” said group member Wendy Nixon Stothert. This will be the group’s first time performing at the MAC.

Quartet has a jazzy way to perform a cappella

This concert Dec. 12 at the MAC will be a reunion of sorts for the group Swing Set

From left to right, Wendy Nixon Stothert, Dale Graham, Jenn Forsland and Michelle Weckesser of Swing Set will perform jazzy a capella Christmas music at the MAC this December. “We all really like making jazz harmonies,” said group member Wendy Nixon Stothert. This will be the group’s first time performing at the MAC.
Mayoral candidates Teunis Westbroek and Denyse Widdifield answer questions from the audience at last week’s all-candidate’s forum.

ELECTION: Qualicum Beach forum not all about development for a change

Council cohesion, motorcycle noise and attracting young families were some of the topics Thursday

Mayoral candidates Teunis Westbroek and Denyse Widdifield answer questions from the audience at last week’s all-candidate’s forum.
Shoppers enjoy picking out gifts at last year’s All Decked Out Crafters’ Market at Tigh-Na-Mara. This year promises to be just as fun, with the weekend once again kicking off with a cocktail party on Friday night. Saturday is for all ages.

Mingling while All Decked Out Nov 14 – 15

Organizer expects more than 400 people at opening night event at Tigh-Na-Mara

Shoppers enjoy picking out gifts at last year’s All Decked Out Crafters’ Market at Tigh-Na-Mara. This year promises to be just as fun, with the weekend once again kicking off with a cocktail party on Friday night. Saturday is for all ages.
From left to right, Wendy Nixon Stothert, Dale Graham, Jenn Forsland and Michelle Weckesser of Swing Set will perform jazzy a capella Christmas music at the MAC this December. “We all really like making jazz harmonies,” said group member Wendy Nixon Stothert. This will be the group’s first time performing at the MAC.

Quartet has a jazzy way to perform a cappella

This concert Dec. 12 at the MAC will be a reunion of sorts for the group Swing Set

From left to right, Wendy Nixon Stothert, Dale Graham, Jenn Forsland and Michelle Weckesser of Swing Set will perform jazzy a capella Christmas music at the MAC this December. “We all really like making jazz harmonies,” said group member Wendy Nixon Stothert. This will be the group’s first time performing at the MAC.
From left to right, Wendy Nixon Stothert, Dale Graham, Jenn Forsland and Michelle Weckesser of Swing Set will perform jazzy a capella Christmas music at the MAC this December. “We all really like making jazz harmonies,” said group member Wendy Nixon Stothert. This will be the group’s first time performing at the MAC.

Quartet has a jazzy way to perform a cappella

This concert Dec. 12 at the MAC will be a reunion of sorts for the group Swing Set

From left to right, Wendy Nixon Stothert, Dale Graham, Jenn Forsland and Michelle Weckesser of Swing Set will perform jazzy a capella Christmas music at the MAC this December. “We all really like making jazz harmonies,” said group member Wendy Nixon Stothert. This will be the group’s first time performing at the MAC.

Concern for Qualicum Beach Coun. Scott Tanner

Mayor reports that Tanner has brain cancer and recently underwent surgery to remove a tumour

It was standing-room-only at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre on Tuesday night for an all-candidates meeting sponsored by the Qualicum Beach Residents’ Association. Another forum, this one sponsored by the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce and The NEWS, is scheduled for the same location tonight starting at 7 p.m.

ELECTION: Qualicum Beach forum all about development

Civic centre was standing-room-only on Tuesday night; crowd estimated at 750

It was standing-room-only at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre on Tuesday night for an all-candidates meeting sponsored by the Qualicum Beach Residents’ Association. Another forum, this one sponsored by the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce and The NEWS, is scheduled for the same location tonight starting at 7 p.m.
TRICK OR TREAT IN QUALICUM BEACH: Abigail Hart, 18 months, was not quite sure what to think of all the festivities during the trick-or-treat event in Qualicum Beach on Friday afternoon, an event organized by the Qualicum Beach Downtown Business Association. Kids, and a few parents, dressed up in colourful costumes and trick-or-treated business to business.

Trick or treat in Qualicum Beach

An event organized by the Qualicum Beach Downtown Business Association was a popular one on Halloween afternoon

TRICK OR TREAT IN QUALICUM BEACH: Abigail Hart, 18 months, was not quite sure what to think of all the festivities during the trick-or-treat event in Qualicum Beach on Friday afternoon, an event organized by the Qualicum Beach Downtown Business Association. Kids, and a few parents, dressed up in colourful costumes and trick-or-treated business to business.
Owners of Cafe Brie, Samantha, left, and Leanne Hull are getting ready for their busy season as the weather turns colder. “This is definitely more of a winter place,” said Leanne.

Cafe Brie: a place to sit and talk for hours

Couple took over the Qualicum Beach restaurant in 2013

Owners of Cafe Brie, Samantha, left, and Leanne Hull are getting ready for their busy season as the weather turns colder. “This is definitely more of a winter place,” said Leanne.
The future use of the town-owned old school bus garage in Qualicum Beach is a point of discussion during this election.

ELECTION ISSUE: What to do with the Qualicum Beach old school bus garage

The town owns the property - we asked the candidates for their views

The future use of the town-owned old school bus garage in Qualicum Beach is a point of discussion during this election.

Halloween fun starts early in Parksville Qualicum Beach

Plenty of ways to get into the spooky spirit, starting Oct. 23

Speeding, sidewalks and safety a hot topic at Qualicum Beach town council

RCMP talk about dangerous conditions near Wembley Mall

The only Parksville Qualicum Beach member of the International Pink Sisters dragon boat team Mary Connelly sits with mascot Sara, both of whom will join their female-only team to race at the International Breast Cancer Paddlers’ Commission Dragon Boat Festival in Sarasota, FL, on Oct. 24 - 26.

Parksville Qualicum Beach woman paddles for awareness

Local resident travels to Florida to race dragon boats Oct. 24-26 with international team

The only Parksville Qualicum Beach member of the International Pink Sisters dragon boat team Mary Connelly sits with mascot Sara, both of whom will join their female-only team to race at the International Breast Cancer Paddlers’ Commission Dragon Boat Festival in Sarasota, FL, on Oct. 24 - 26.
Juanita Sahl, Lorna Miller, Gail Smith, Lynn Brown and Barbara Bond of the Canadian Federation of University Women / PQ sort through thousands of books, DVDs and records for the organization’s 29th annual book sale.

Used book sale at Morningstar Golf Club

Thousands of books, DVDs and records available at 29th annual sale

Juanita Sahl, Lorna Miller, Gail Smith, Lynn Brown and Barbara Bond of the Canadian Federation of University Women / PQ sort through thousands of books, DVDs and records for the organization’s 29th annual book sale.
Qualicum Beach’s new CAO Daniel Sailland takes advantage of casual Friday and wears the t-shirt he earned participating in the Homelessness Action Week’s Sleep Outside Challenge last week.

THURSDAY SPOTLIGHT: Qualicum Beach’s new top employee at town hall

Daniel Sailland says he is looking to strengthen connections in the town

Qualicum Beach’s new CAO Daniel Sailland takes advantage of casual Friday and wears the t-shirt he earned participating in the Homelessness Action Week’s Sleep Outside Challenge last week.

Qualicum Bay and Coombs choirs looking for new singers

Six and seven week Sound Connection choirs a great place for new singers

Pat Collins shows off her piece “Ice Storm Kimono,” which took several months to complete. The kimono and 16 other pieces will be included in the Qualicum Weavers and Spinners Guild’s show “Keep Me Warm” at TOSH, running Oct. 27 - Nov. 17.

Qualicum weavers warm winter

The Qualicum Weavers and Spinners Guild showcase work at The Old School House Arts Centre Oct. 27 - Nov. 17

Pat Collins shows off her piece “Ice Storm Kimono,” which took several months to complete. The kimono and 16 other pieces will be included in the Qualicum Weavers and Spinners Guild’s show “Keep Me Warm” at TOSH, running Oct. 27 - Nov. 17.

Local shineed at Vancouver Island Short Film Festival

Local filmmakers encouraged to submit their short films to the VISFF in Nanaimo by Nov. 1