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Local prominent artists will be showing how they work at Art and Photography in the Garden at Milner Gardens and Woodland this weekend.

Artists take to the gardens at Milner

Qualicum Beach-Annual event will see 26 artists working on paintings, sketching, carving and photographing

Local prominent artists will be showing how they work at Art and Photography in the Garden at Milner Gardens and Woodland this weekend.

Bard to Broadway Theatre wraps up in QB next week

Live summer theatre ends Aug. 16 at the Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach

CARVING FOR A CAUSE: An event called The Art of Carving a Community is scheduled for Bowser today through Sunday in the grassy area beside the Salish Sea Market. Above, a carver from last year’s event does some detailing to his eagle sculpture. The annual event will have a meaningful twist this year.

Starting today in Bowser – carvers come to comrade’s aid

A couple of weeks ago Oscar Moria had a serious motorcycle accident in Qualicum Bay

CARVING FOR A CAUSE: An event called The Art of Carving a Community is scheduled for Bowser today through Sunday in the grassy area beside the Salish Sea Market. Above, a carver from last year’s event does some detailing to his eagle sculpture. The annual event will have a meaningful twist this year.
Four carvers will meet at Magnolia court for a carving event that runs through the weekend.

Carvers set to heat up Bowser Thursday

Carving event will take place in Bowser throughout the weekend

Four carvers will meet at Magnolia court for a carving event that runs through the weekend.
Parksville Qualicum Beach’s own Paul Laine will be performing at VIEX in Nanaimo for his first concert in Canada in over two decades. The international star has been splitting his time between this area and the United States for many years.

Music star Paul Laine returns to his roots

The Parksville musician is back performing in Canada with new country rock band Darkhorse

Parksville Qualicum Beach’s own Paul Laine will be performing at VIEX in Nanaimo for his first concert in Canada in over two decades. The international star has been splitting his time between this area and the United States for many years.

Severence, holiday and sick pay total $371K for two senior Qualicum Beach staff members

CAO Mark Brown retired in October of last year and Corporate Administrator Trudy Coates' position was downsized earlier this year

Quebecois trio back in Qualicum Beach

De Temps Antan are playing at the Beaton's residence Aug. 2

Kidfest is taking place Sunday, Aug.10 in Parksville’s Community Park.

Kidfest returns to Parksville on Aug. 10

Annual event returns to Community Park where children will find a live stage with entertainment and much more

Kidfest is taking place Sunday, Aug.10 in Parksville’s Community Park.
David Goatley from Victoria took first place in the Grand Prix d’Art on Saturday afternoon in Qualicum Beach.

Goatley wins Grand Prix

The popular painting race had 32 competitors this year

David Goatley from Victoria took first place in the Grand Prix d’Art on Saturday afternoon in Qualicum Beach.
At the ground-breaking ceremony for the new fire hall Thursday were, from left, Qualicum Beach Coun. Bill Luchtmeijer, MLA Michelle Stilwell, Coun. Mary Brouilette, Qualicum Beach fire chief Darryl Kohse, Coun. Dave Willie, Coun. Scott Tanner, project manager Walter Hoogland and Vancouver Island North MP John Duncan.

Ground broken for new fire hall in Qualicum Beach

New location will allow for swift response times during emergencies

At the ground-breaking ceremony for the new fire hall Thursday were, from left, Qualicum Beach Coun. Bill Luchtmeijer, MLA Michelle Stilwell, Coun. Mary Brouilette, Qualicum Beach fire chief Darryl Kohse, Coun. Dave Willie, Coun. Scott Tanner, project manager Walter Hoogland and Vancouver Island North MP John Duncan.
Maureen Washington hit the high notes during her performance with her Sextet during the Art in Action Fair next to TOSH on Saturday afternoon.

Jazzin’ it up

Qualicum Beach-It was an event-filled day in Qualicum Beach Saturday filled with arts, crafts, music and more

Maureen Washington hit the high notes during her performance with her Sextet during the Art in Action Fair next to TOSH on Saturday afternoon.
Diana LaMonte is a former tenant of the Kiwanis Village and future tenant of Qualicum Park Village. She spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony for the project on Friday, along with local MLA Michelle Stilwell, VP of Kiwanis Housing Society Renate Sutherland, Qualicum Beach Mayor Teunis Westbroek, Qualicum Beach Coun. Dave Willie and president of Kiwanis, Pat Weber.

New affordable housing suites ready by spring in Qualicum Beach

The groundbreaking ceremony was Friday for the new Qualicum Park Village, formerly Kiwanis Village

Diana LaMonte is a former tenant of the Kiwanis Village and future tenant of Qualicum Park Village. She spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony for the project on Friday, along with local MLA Michelle Stilwell, VP of Kiwanis Housing Society Renate Sutherland, Qualicum Beach Mayor Teunis Westbroek, Qualicum Beach Coun. Dave Willie and president of Kiwanis, Pat Weber.
SAY CHEESE: Sy and Luna Jean show off the cheese they purchased from Little Qualicum Cheeseworks during the Farmers’ Market/Art in Action Fair next to TOSH on Saturday. For more photos from the fair and to view hundreds of photos from community events, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/PQBNews.

Say cheese at the Art in Action event

Sy and Luna Jean show off the cheese they purchased from Little Qualicum Cheeseworks during the Farmers' Market/Art in Action Fair Saturday

SAY CHEESE: Sy and Luna Jean show off the cheese they purchased from Little Qualicum Cheeseworks during the Farmers’ Market/Art in Action Fair next to TOSH on Saturday. For more photos from the fair and to view hundreds of photos from community events, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/PQBNews.

Bluegrass starts Thursday

Coombs-Local festival features Grammy-nominated group

Jeff Scroggins & Colorado will be one of the headliners at the Coombs Bluegrass Festival kicking off July 31.

Bluegrass Festival stacked with talent

Coombs Bluegrass Festival taking place at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds July 31-Aug. 3

Jeff Scroggins & Colorado will be one of the headliners at the Coombs Bluegrass Festival kicking off July 31.

Biosphere reserve sitting pretty

Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere reserve is transitioning into a new association

Chenier loses run for conservatives

Patrick Chenier lost his spot on the conservative ballot to John Duncan, an MP since 1993 and a cabinet minister

The ladies of Company B (left) came together with Blackstick at the Jazz, Tea and Cheesecake event at Morningstar Farm for some thrilling entertainment Sunday afternoon.

Impressive Jazz at the farm

The Jazz, Tea and Cheesecake event at Morningstar Farm happened

The ladies of Company B (left) came together with Blackstick at the Jazz, Tea and Cheesecake event at Morningstar Farm for some thrilling entertainment Sunday afternoon.
Dan Gray brought the Grand Prix d’Art to Qualicum Beach and he hasn’t missed a year in its 23-year history.

Painters to fill Qualicum Beach Saturday

Grand Prix d’Art will take place in conjunction with Art in Action and St. Mark’s Fair throughout town

Dan Gray brought the Grand Prix d’Art to Qualicum Beach and he hasn’t missed a year in its 23-year history.
Left, a celebration happened Thursday night at the McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville to celebrate the new Oceanside Classical Concert series with artistic director David Douglas (left) and artistic advisor George Zukerman.

Classical concert series in Parksville subscription only

Subscriptions cost $95 and are transferable so they can be shared with friends

Left, a celebration happened Thursday night at the McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville to celebrate the new Oceanside Classical Concert series with artistic director David Douglas (left) and artistic advisor George Zukerman.