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Last year’s Father’s Day Show ’n Shine in Qualicum Beach brought out the crowds in nice weather. Organizers are gearing up for this year’s big day June 19.

Father’s Day Show ‘N Shine ready to roll in Qualicum Beach

A weekend full of fun activities and classic cars is planned

Last year’s Father’s Day Show ’n Shine in Qualicum Beach brought out the crowds in nice weather. Organizers are gearing up for this year’s big day June 19.

Long-time Bowser/Deep Bay family considers land use change for hundreds of acres

The Cook family has resisted development in the past

Janet Sawatsky said it was an amazing experience to watch grizzly bears in Knight’s Inlet in 2014, like this mother and her cubs.

Parksville woman who won tag in lottery to hunt grizzly bear won’t use it

Janet Sawatsky believes this is one way to save at least one bear

Janet Sawatsky said it was an amazing experience to watch grizzly bears in Knight’s Inlet in 2014, like this mother and her cubs.

Two films about refugees screening in Qualicum Beach June 20

The event marks World Refugee Day and features films about the part of the world where refugees coming to Qualicum Beach are from

Josh Jacabowski shows off the new shoes he received from ShuGuy Ministries at the Salvation Army in Parksville.

Shoes for those who need them in Parksville Qualicum Beach

As a nurse, ShuGuy is also able to recognize infections

Josh Jacabowski shows off the new shoes he received from ShuGuy Ministries at the Salvation Army in Parksville.
Long-time World Parrot Refuge employee Stephanie Martin is now managing the facility through a time of transition.

‘Pressure off’ at parrot refuge in Coombs

Hundreds of birds are still at the facility, under the care of a veterinarian

Long-time World Parrot Refuge employee Stephanie Martin is now managing the facility through a time of transition.
Jack and Hilda Orange, the core of “Team Orange” in Qualicum Beach invite the public to a special Grade 8, cross-town basketball game at Kwalikum Secondary this Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. or catch an NBA playoff game with them at 6 p.m. at Boston Pizza.

‘Locked-in’ Qualicum Beach man now reaching out — basketball game Wednesday between teams from local high schools

Media dubbed Jack Orange “Miracle Man” after he not only survived, but thrived after a rare brainstem stroke

Jack and Hilda Orange, the core of “Team Orange” in Qualicum Beach invite the public to a special Grade 8, cross-town basketball game at Kwalikum Secondary this Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. or catch an NBA playoff game with them at 6 p.m. at Boston Pizza.
Long-time World Parrot Refuge employee Stephanie Martin is now managing the facility through a time of transition.

Parrot Refuge future uncertain — reports suggest hundreds of birds may be taken away from the Coombs facility any time now

Developments on this story continue almost hourly — keep checking www.pqbnews.com for updates

Long-time World Parrot Refuge employee Stephanie Martin is now managing the facility through a time of transition.

TimberWest responds to concerns about logging near Englishman River

Company official says TimberWest doing more than required by regulations

Biologist Jessica Snider points out the single row of trees left along the river above a popular swimming hole in Errington. 

Residents who live near Englishman River seeking strict standards for logging

It's come up in the past at the Union of B.C. Municipalities conference and that group asked the province for a review

Biologist Jessica Snider points out the single row of trees left along the river above a popular swimming hole in Errington. 
From left, RDN Area F director Julian Fell with Dr. Lynne Brookes, the president of the Arrowsmith Naturalists Club, and Jeannie Diewold, a kindergarten teacher at Errington Elementary School and a member of the Arrowsmith Naturalists Club.

Errington trail gets some signage

Jeannie Diewold, a teacher and Arrowsmith Naturalist member, initiated the project along with Dr. Lynne Brookes

From left, RDN Area F director Julian Fell with Dr. Lynne Brookes, the president of the Arrowsmith Naturalists Club, and Jeannie Diewold, a kindergarten teacher at Errington Elementary School and a member of the Arrowsmith Naturalists Club.
The Regional District of Nanaimo has been talking about buying Hamilton Marsh from a logging company for more than 10 years.

Hey, wanna buy a marsh?

Regional District of Nanaimo has been looking at buying Hamilton Marsh near Qualicum Beach for about 10 years

The Regional District of Nanaimo has been talking about buying Hamilton Marsh from a logging company for more than 10 years.
Staff and supporters are working to keep the World Parrot Refuge in Coombs alive after the death of founder Wendy Huntbatch in February.

Fate of more than 600 birds at World Parrot Refuge in Coombs remains unclear

SPCA says there is an active investigation involving the facility

Staff and supporters are working to keep the World Parrot Refuge in Coombs alive after the death of founder Wendy Huntbatch in February.

Landfill changes rules on accepting drywall in Parksville Qualicum Beach region

"Our biggest concern is that customers don't know the regulations," said the Regional District of Nanaimo's Maggie Warren

Sheep killed by dogs inside city limits of Parksville

'What if that had been a little kid?' asks the owner of the sheep

Parksville Qualicum Beach responds big-time to Fort McMurray fires

Thousands of dollars were raised at a recent concert in Qualicum Beach

The snow pillow on Mount Cokely, far right, measured 12 per cent of the historic average amount of snow on May 1, causing some concern about the summer river flows.

Snowpacks at record-low levels

May 1 snow is typical of usual June 1 conditions, according to the B.C. River Forecast Centre

The snow pillow on Mount Cokely, far right, measured 12 per cent of the historic average amount of snow on May 1, causing some concern about the summer river flows.

Bowser’s long-range planning may include a sewer system

Some people are upset about the prospect, but RDN director says it's a long way off

About 20 people were recently certified as wetlandkeepers with a course in Parksville, taught by Michele Jones, kneeling in front.

Students help protect wetlands in Parksville Qualicum Beach

About 20 people recently attended a wetland-keepers certification course

About 20 people were recently certified as wetlandkeepers with a course in Parksville, taught by Michele Jones, kneeling in front.
Marvin Haftner of Westcoast Foam and Mattress puts new foam in a cushion at the Parksville location where he’s been for 35 years.

Parksville upholsterer hopes industry survives

Marvin Haftner’s Westcoast Foam and Mattress specializes in Talalay latex foam

Marvin Haftner of Westcoast Foam and Mattress puts new foam in a cushion at the Parksville location where he’s been for 35 years.