Brenda Gough

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National Youth Week is a time to honour our amazing youth and from May 1-8 there will be a host of activities planned in District 69 to celebrate. Last year a DJ battle between DJ Killawattz and DJ B-Chuk was part of the fun at Ballenas High School. This year DJ AllGood will be throwing down some beats at a free teen swim event May 8 at the Ravensong Aquatic Centre.

Loads of local events during National Youth Week May 1-8

Organizers trying to highlight youth programs that are offered year-round

National Youth Week is a time to honour our amazing youth and from May 1-8 there will be a host of activities planned in District 69 to celebrate. Last year a DJ battle between DJ Killawattz and DJ B-Chuk was part of the fun at Ballenas High School. This year DJ AllGood will be throwing down some beats at a free teen swim event May 8 at the Ravensong Aquatic Centre.
The Society of Organized Services (SOS) officially opened its child, youth and family centre at Qualicum Commons, the former Qualicum Beach Elementary School, on April 15. There to cut the ribbon was, from left, Ryder, Sophia and Curtis Christison, School District 69 Board chair Eve Flynn, SOS Executive Director Renate Sutherland, SOS Board President Cory McIntosh, Qualicum Beach town councillor Neil Horner and Cole Christison.

Ribbon cut on SOS’s new headquarters in Qualicum Beach

The former Qualicum Beach Elementary School has been re-purposed and now houses many SOS programs

The Society of Organized Services (SOS) officially opened its child, youth and family centre at Qualicum Commons, the former Qualicum Beach Elementary School, on April 15. There to cut the ribbon was, from left, Ryder, Sophia and Curtis Christison, School District 69 Board chair Eve Flynn, SOS Executive Director Renate Sutherland, SOS Board President Cory McIntosh, Qualicum Beach town councillor Neil Horner and Cole Christison.
Six-year-old Luke Chlysta of Nanaimo has been receiving hyperbaric oxygen therapy for his autism.

Oxygen therapy one of the things you can learn about at fair this weekend in Parksville

Oceanside Hyperbaric is one of only eight similar facilities in B.C.

Six-year-old Luke Chlysta of Nanaimo has been receiving hyperbaric oxygen therapy for his autism.

Biggest health fair in the region is this weekend in Parksville

The fair opens at 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at Parksville Community and Conference Centre and admission is free

Last year at What Women Want, several women received complimentary makeovers by Katie Britz of Longevity Medical Aesthetics, above right. This year the gals at Longevity will be focussing on lips, with demos featuring lip plumpers, lip stains, lip liners and lip gloss.

Friday’s What Women Want Show in Parksville sold out

Fashion show, 14,000 appetizers, door prizes and much more scheduled

Last year at What Women Want, several women received complimentary makeovers by Katie Britz of Longevity Medical Aesthetics, above right. This year the gals at Longevity will be focussing on lips, with demos featuring lip plumpers, lip stains, lip liners and lip gloss.
Beth Alden of Kickstart Fitness shared some great self-defence tips at an empowering women event March 6 including firmly carrying your keys in your hand when walking to your car. The self-defence instructor encourages everyone to learn how to protect their personal space and avoid a violent situation.

THURSDAY SPOTLIGHT: Learn how to protect yourself

Parksville Qualicum Beach fitness facility owner helps women combat assault with protection tactics

Beth Alden of Kickstart Fitness shared some great self-defence tips at an empowering women event March 6 including firmly carrying your keys in your hand when walking to your car. The self-defence instructor encourages everyone to learn how to protect their personal space and avoid a violent situation.
FIRST-TIME PLAYERS: Many of them were wearing pink helmets and the 31 young girls who donned gear — some for the first time — enjoyed finding out what it feels like to play hockey. The free event at Oceanside Place Arena January 25 was hosted by the Oceanside Icebreakers female hockey program in hopes of encouraging more girls to try the great game of hockey.

First time players

A free event, hosted by the Oceanside Icebreakers female hockey program, encouraged girls to try the great game of hockey.

FIRST-TIME PLAYERS: Many of them were wearing pink helmets and the 31 young girls who donned gear — some for the first time — enjoyed finding out what it feels like to play hockey. The free event at Oceanside Place Arena January 25 was hosted by the Oceanside Icebreakers female hockey program in hopes of encouraging more girls to try the great game of hockey.
SKATE WITH THE GENERALS: Some current and future hockey standouts had fun at Oceanside Place Arena January 10 during the annual Skate with the Generals event.  Several youngsters joined members of the Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals for the free community event, which included skating and game tips during a small scrimmage.  Players on the VIJHL hockey club autographed Generals merchandise, including these ball caps that were distributed to the eager participants.

Skate with the Generals

Current and future hockey standouts had fun at Oceanside Place Arena Jan. 10 during the free annual Skate with the Generals event.

SKATE WITH THE GENERALS: Some current and future hockey standouts had fun at Oceanside Place Arena January 10 during the annual Skate with the Generals event.  Several youngsters joined members of the Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals for the free community event, which included skating and game tips during a small scrimmage.  Players on the VIJHL hockey club autographed Generals merchandise, including these ball caps that were distributed to the eager participants.

Concert will connect with audience this weekend at the Village Theatre

Jan Arden’s pianist scheduled to join local singer on stage in Qualicum Beach

Dave Kasprick of the Red Cod Forge is selling hand forged sea stars during the Nanoose Bay Studio Christmas Crawl Dec. 13 and 14. He says he will donate 100 per cent of proceeds to local charity.

Forging sea stars for Nanoose Bay Food Bank

Artists also collecting school supplies to help charities in Mexican village

Dave Kasprick of the Red Cod Forge is selling hand forged sea stars during the Nanoose Bay Studio Christmas Crawl Dec. 13 and 14. He says he will donate 100 per cent of proceeds to local charity.
DOGS FOR VETS: Vancouver Island Compassion Dogs is matching rescue dogs with veterans and others struggling Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Blair Meadows, above, was matched with Farrah.

Dogs helping Vancouver Island veterans

Transitioning into civilian life from military deployment can be difficult for even the toughest soldier

DOGS FOR VETS: Vancouver Island Compassion Dogs is matching rescue dogs with veterans and others struggling Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Blair Meadows, above, was matched with Farrah.
DO YOU HAVE YOUR POPPY?: A flag-raising ceremony to kick off the Royal Canadian Legion’s poppy campaign was held Friday outside Branch 49 in Parksville. Poppy campaign chair Shona Rowe pinned poppies on a few lapels at the ceremony including this one on Major Norm Hamelin of the Salvation Army (above).

Do you have your poppy?

Flag-raising ceremony at Parksville Legion kicks off the poppy campaign

DO YOU HAVE YOUR POPPY?: A flag-raising ceremony to kick off the Royal Canadian Legion’s poppy campaign was held Friday outside Branch 49 in Parksville. Poppy campaign chair Shona Rowe pinned poppies on a few lapels at the ceremony including this one on Major Norm Hamelin of the Salvation Army (above).
STARTING TONIGHT ON RESORT DRIVE: Pumpkin carving isn’t in their job description but these executive team members from Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Resort in Parksville created some interesting jack-o-lanterns for the third annual Pumpkin Rush display, which starts tonight (Tuesday, Oct. 28) on Resort Drive. From left to right above are Tauna Eden, Luba Plotnikoff, Suzanne Hedges and Amy Ballard. For a story previewing the Pumpkin Rush event, please visit our website, www.pqbnews.com.

Pumpkin Rush display starts tonight (Oct. 28) on Resort Drive in Parksville

There will be more than 400 ghoulish and silly pumpkins on display along Resort Drive in Parksville

STARTING TONIGHT ON RESORT DRIVE: Pumpkin carving isn’t in their job description but these executive team members from Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Resort in Parksville created some interesting jack-o-lanterns for the third annual Pumpkin Rush display, which starts tonight (Tuesday, Oct. 28) on Resort Drive. From left to right above are Tauna Eden, Luba Plotnikoff, Suzanne Hedges and Amy Ballard. For a story previewing the Pumpkin Rush event, please visit our website, www.pqbnews.com.
If seven-year-old Sammie could talk, his cat tale would no doubt be an exciting one. For now, he is content to be loved by his owners Danica, left, and Darlene MacDonald, who thought their beloved fur baby was a goner after being on the lamb for 16 months.

Sammie the cat returns to Parksville family after 16-month absence

Just what was Sammie doing during that time away from home?

If seven-year-old Sammie could talk, his cat tale would no doubt be an exciting one. For now, he is content to be loved by his owners Danica, left, and Darlene MacDonald, who thought their beloved fur baby was a goner after being on the lamb for 16 months.
For a tongue-in-cheek, ghostly night in the theatre, you’ll likely have a good time hearing and seeing what goes bump in the night with The Woman in Black at the Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach running until November 2.

It’s difficult to create terror in an audience at Qualicum Beach

The strength of Echo Player's production of The Woman in Black is in the acting performances

For a tongue-in-cheek, ghostly night in the theatre, you’ll likely have a good time hearing and seeing what goes bump in the night with The Woman in Black at the Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach running until November 2.
Donna Andres of Lady’s Mantle in Parksville is using style ingénue Audrey Hepburn as the inspiration for the 4th annual What Women Want event scheduled for March 20, 2015 at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre.

What Women Want inspired by Audrey Hepburn

Theme of the fourth annual event next March is Tiffany, planning is now underway for popular Parksville girls night out

Donna Andres of Lady’s Mantle in Parksville is using style ingénue Audrey Hepburn as the inspiration for the 4th annual What Women Want event scheduled for March 20, 2015 at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre.
Ken Droog gets a hug from his daughters before he takes off from Columbia Beach last year.

Kiting for Kids makes its return to Oceanside

Kiteboarders start campaigning for a cause in Parksville Qualicum

Ken Droog gets a hug from his daughters before he takes off from Columbia Beach last year.
Barbara Ebell, right, of Nanoose Edibles hosted a book signing Oct. 4 at the farm for Lisa Ahier, a popular Tofino chef who has a new cookbook based on the recipes from her restaurant, SoBo. The restaurateur’s local and seasonally-driven menu takes advantage of all the ingredients found on Vancouver Island, including the organic produce at Nanoose Edibles.

Thanksgiving feature: slow and sustainable food

A story about local food - Nanoose Edibles supplies regional restauranteur

Barbara Ebell, right, of Nanoose Edibles hosted a book signing Oct. 4 at the farm for Lisa Ahier, a popular Tofino chef who has a new cookbook based on the recipes from her restaurant, SoBo. The restaurateur’s local and seasonally-driven menu takes advantage of all the ingredients found on Vancouver Island, including the organic produce at Nanoose Edibles.
BRENDA GOUGH PHOTO If you like being scared out of your wits don’t miss the upcoming Echo Players production of The Woman in Black. Opening at the Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach October 16 the play is described as one of the most brilliantly effective spine-chillers you will ever encounter and features these two talented actors: Garry Davey and Mort Paul playing Kipps.

Spine-chiller opens season for Echo Players in Qualicum Beach

Production debuts Oct 16 and runs to Nov 2 at the Village Theatre in QB

BRENDA GOUGH PHOTO If you like being scared out of your wits don’t miss the upcoming Echo Players production of The Woman in Black. Opening at the Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach October 16 the play is described as one of the most brilliantly effective spine-chillers you will ever encounter and features these two talented actors: Garry Davey and Mort Paul playing Kipps.
She’s been called a foxy blonde, but Larke Miller isn’t just another pretty face. The comedian will be live on stage at the Quality Resort Bayside in Parksville Monday, Oct. 3 for an evening of laughs.

Funny woman performed on The Tonight Show

Three female comedians take to the Parksville stage on October 3

She’s been called a foxy blonde, but Larke Miller isn’t just another pretty face. The comedian will be live on stage at the Quality Resort Bayside in Parksville Monday, Oct. 3 for an evening of laughs.