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Sunny Matzanke and her children Mia and Evan cherish the gift they received from Parksville Volunteer Fire Department at the funeral service for Mike Matzanke. The senior firefighter for the department lost his battle to cancer on May 20.

THURSDAY SPOTLIGHT: Women cycling to raise money for cancer research, honour their late boss

Iris Visual Group’s late manager Mike Matzanke’s eyes were donated for research

Sunny Matzanke and her children Mia and Evan cherish the gift they received from Parksville Volunteer Fire Department at the funeral service for Mike Matzanke. The senior firefighter for the department lost his battle to cancer on May 20.
Sixteen Vancouver Island artists are sharing their personal take on life, the human condition, aging, the passage of time and the search for meaning and purpose in life in a new exhibit at TOSH. In this piece above called Time Flies, Sharon Urdahl’s clock measures the milestones and events in her life with family photos, poems and a feather for the hour hand.

Feelings expressed powerfully at TOSH

There are paintings and carvings and even a coffin in the exhibit

Sixteen Vancouver Island artists are sharing their personal take on life, the human condition, aging, the passage of time and the search for meaning and purpose in life in a new exhibit at TOSH. In this piece above called Time Flies, Sharon Urdahl’s clock measures the milestones and events in her life with family photos, poems and a feather for the hour hand.
QUALICUM BEACH DAY: Three-year-old Jordan Aebig, left, and eight-year-old Jeremiah Witte enjoyed checking out the sea critters at Qualicum Beach Day on Sunday. Fisheries biologist Dave Clough with Qualicum Streamkeepers brought a seine net to scoop up a variety of fish and crustaceans from the ocean. The activity attracted a large crowd of children and adults who got to observe the amazing animals in bins that were placed along the shoreline. See more photos from Beach Day at www.facebook.com/PQBNews.

Hundreds enjoy activities at Qualicum Beach Day

One of the more popular activities was checking out sea creatures

QUALICUM BEACH DAY: Three-year-old Jordan Aebig, left, and eight-year-old Jeremiah Witte enjoyed checking out the sea critters at Qualicum Beach Day on Sunday. Fisheries biologist Dave Clough with Qualicum Streamkeepers brought a seine net to scoop up a variety of fish and crustaceans from the ocean. The activity attracted a large crowd of children and adults who got to observe the amazing animals in bins that were placed along the shoreline. See more photos from Beach Day at www.facebook.com/PQBNews.
From left to right, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 76 Qualicum Beach members, including president Don Taylor, first vice president Rob Diack, special guest Liam Chambers, Denise Kilby of the Ladies Auxillary and Qualicum Beach Mayor Teunis Westbroek were among those who celebrated Canada Day at the Legion.

Qualicum Beach Legion hosts special guest on Canada Day

Former resident Liam Chambers delivered an earnest, heartfelt speech

From left to right, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 76 Qualicum Beach members, including president Don Taylor, first vice president Rob Diack, special guest Liam Chambers, Denise Kilby of the Ladies Auxillary and Qualicum Beach Mayor Teunis Westbroek were among those who celebrated Canada Day at the Legion.
A hilarious comedy, The 39 Steps, which opened the 16th season of Bard to Broadway at the Village Theatre, is a dizzy delight. Gary Brown, standing left, Rob Atkinson, standing right, Dan Osleeb, sitting left and Kari Larsen put their many side-splitting skills to the test in the wildly entertaining comedy/mystery and adventure.

REVIEW: Fast-paced whodunnit is packed with laughs

Bard to Broadway play is adapted from a 1915 novel and a 1935 Hitchcock movie

A hilarious comedy, The 39 Steps, which opened the 16th season of Bard to Broadway at the Village Theatre, is a dizzy delight. Gary Brown, standing left, Rob Atkinson, standing right, Dan Osleeb, sitting left and Kari Larsen put their many side-splitting skills to the test in the wildly entertaining comedy/mystery and adventure.
School District 69 superintendent Rollie Koop and his wife Lori were the latest recipients of a flocking by the Oceanside Elementary School PAC.

Qualicum School District superintendent gets flocked

The Koop household was adorned with pink flamingos as parents raise money for a playground

School District 69 superintendent Rollie Koop and his wife Lori were the latest recipients of a flocking by the Oceanside Elementary School PAC.
David Copeman, a resident of The Gardens in Qualicum Beach, enjoyed a morning of trout fishing at the Coombs Country Camp Ground, May 29.

Fishing Forever event a succes in Coombs

Volunteers from the Parksville/Qualicum Fish and Game Club hosted another successful event at the Coombs Country Camp Ground

David Copeman, a resident of The Gardens in Qualicum Beach, enjoyed a morning of trout fishing at the Coombs Country Camp Ground, May 29.
Brieanne DeVore (left) and Gracie Page will be performing with some A-list talent at the North of Nashville event at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre on June 19.

Local youth musicians will play with pros

Brieanne DeVore and Gracie Page to play at North of Nashville concert June 19 in Qualicum Beach

Brieanne DeVore (left) and Gracie Page will be performing with some A-list talent at the North of Nashville event at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre on June 19.
Country group DarkHorse’s front man Paul Laine, centre, started playing music in Qualicum Beach. Here, he plays with drummer John Stoltz.

Nashville heads north to Qualicum Beach Civic Centre

North of Nashville - Vol. 1 concert will feature DarkHorse, Haley Sales and David James and Big River on June 19

Country group DarkHorse’s front man Paul Laine, centre, started playing music in Qualicum Beach. Here, he plays with drummer John Stoltz.
A performance at the Errington Hall Friday features Japanese music and dance. Uzume Taiko features a powerful synthesis of music, movement and theatre. Bonnie Soon above will be back in Errington in August to teach at the World Music Youth Camp.

Drumming meets martial arts and jazz

Electrifying energy and passion will be on display as Uzume Taiko takes the stage at Errington Hall May 29

A performance at the Errington Hall Friday features Japanese music and dance. Uzume Taiko features a powerful synthesis of music, movement and theatre. Bonnie Soon above will be back in Errington in August to teach at the World Music Youth Camp.
Beatles fans will get a taste of what it may have been like to see the English rock band perform. Now & Then, an Argentinian Beatles tribute band, will play in Parksville on Saturday at the Island Tribute Festival and at a Beatles revival concert May 30.

Beatlemania hits Parksville Qualicum

Tribute festival will feature Argentinian band Now & Then this weekend at the PCCC

Beatles fans will get a taste of what it may have been like to see the English rock band perform. Now & Then, an Argentinian Beatles tribute band, will play in Parksville on Saturday at the Island Tribute Festival and at a Beatles revival concert May 30.

Exotic male dancers in Coombs this Saturday night

Inaugural Girls Nite Out event includes champagne, pamper stations and appies

Local shutter bug Brian Argyle will be sharing years of expertise in photography in a new course being offered at The Old School House Arts Centre in Qualicum Beach.

Want to Elevate Your Photogrpahy?

Workshop with Brian Argyle will be hosted at The Old School House Arts Centre (TOSH) in Qualicum Beach May 27 - June 17

Local shutter bug Brian Argyle will be sharing years of expertise in photography in a new course being offered at The Old School House Arts Centre in Qualicum Beach.

Seasoned storytellers take to the MAC Friday

Professional storytellers read from a selection of stories from 1001 Arabian Nights on May 22 in Parksville

A deliciously over the top comedic romp is now showing at the Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach. The ECHO Players production of Fallen Angels includes a stellar cast: (from left) Brian Lecky (Willy), Liz Riddals (Julia), Andrew Brown (Maurice), Sally Tilbe (Jane), Anne Jinks (Saunders) Colin Payne (Fred).

Review: Play about lustful sex still true today

Fallen Angels is a farce about the British upper class and the temptation of a foreign affair

A deliciously over the top comedic romp is now showing at the Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach. The ECHO Players production of Fallen Angels includes a stellar cast: (from left) Brian Lecky (Willy), Liz Riddals (Julia), Andrew Brown (Maurice), Sally Tilbe (Jane), Anne Jinks (Saunders) Colin Payne (Fred).
Fans of contemporary dance won’t want to miss an upcoming performance by Helix Dance Theatre in Parksville May 22 at 7:30 p.m.

High caliber Helix dancers hit stage in Parksville May 22

Perception in Motion will debut at 7:30 p.m. at the Whalebone Theatre

Fans of contemporary dance won’t want to miss an upcoming performance by Helix Dance Theatre in Parksville May 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Anyone who has been to Sidney, B.C. will have seen IceBear’s large scale public murals. The artist now has a new body of work being exhibited at the Coastal Carvings art gallery in Coombs.

IceBear’s totem-inspired dodems featured in Coombs

Artist’s rich cultural heritage is the foundation for many of his pieces now hanging at the Coastal Carvings Art Gallery in Coombs

Anyone who has been to Sidney, B.C. will have seen IceBear’s large scale public murals. The artist now has a new body of work being exhibited at the Coastal Carvings art gallery in Coombs.
Two-and-half-year-old Xander Thomas of Parksville enjoyed the festivities at the Venture Land playground at the Community Park on May 8. There were balloons, cupcakes and the installation of a commemorative plaque as the City of Parksville proclaimed May 8 as Parksville Lions Club Day.

THURSDAY SPOTLIGHT: Celebrating the Lions in Parksville

The Lion Club has provided hundreds of thousands of dollars and volunteer hours to improve and maintain Parksville Community Park

Two-and-half-year-old Xander Thomas of Parksville enjoyed the festivities at the Venture Land playground at the Community Park on May 8. There were balloons, cupcakes and the installation of a commemorative plaque as the City of Parksville proclaimed May 8 as Parksville Lions Club Day.

John Mann to perform at the Bayside this weekend

Spirit of the West lead vocalist takes to Parksville Friday night

Rebecca Snow won third place in the 2015 Islands Short Fiction writing contest.

Rebecca Snow wins writing contest

PASS student takes third place in Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands short fiction contest

Rebecca Snow won third place in the 2015 Islands Short Fiction writing contest.