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West Coast sea life inspires pair of artists

An artistic collaboration between glass crafter Christopher Smith and metal sculptor Dave Kasprick is on display until June 8 at (TOSH).

Joseph and Susan LaFauci (left) with Susan’s parents, Joan and Mike Jiggins (right), who built the mini golf course in Parksville 25 years ago.

Building a legacy

Paradise Mini Golf hosts event to celebrate 25 years June 8 and 9

Joseph and Susan LaFauci (left) with Susan’s parents, Joan and Mike Jiggins (right), who built the mini golf course in Parksville 25 years ago.
Wendy and Craig Carmichael of Island Exposures Art Gallery in Parksville celebrated their one year anniversary last week.

Exposing art

Island Exposures Art Gallery celebrated a milestone May 22 at 183 West Island Highway.

Wendy and Craig Carmichael of Island Exposures Art Gallery in Parksville celebrated their one year anniversary last week.
Carole Pope rocked the Errington Hall May 24 with an acoustic set that included new material as well as her hits from her Rough Trade days.

Pope has it

Canadian icon Carole Pope impresses locals in Errington

Carole Pope rocked the Errington Hall May 24 with an acoustic set that included new material as well as her hits from her Rough Trade days.
JP Maurice played at the Dinghy Dock Pub recently for the Monday Night Acoustic series.

Live at Dinghy Dock

Nanaimo-Up-and-coming musicians and big names alike

JP Maurice played at the Dinghy Dock Pub recently for the Monday Night Acoustic series.
DECORATE A CAKE FOR MOM AT THRIFTY’S: Kids are invited to drop by and decorate a cake for Mother’s Day for free at Thrifty Foods in Parksville on Saturday May 11 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.

DECORATE A CAKE FOR MOM AT THRIFTY’S

Parksville-Free cake making event at Thrifty Foods on May 11.

DECORATE A CAKE FOR MOM AT THRIFTY’S: Kids are invited to drop by and decorate a cake for Mother’s Day for free at Thrifty Foods in Parksville on Saturday May 11 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Brenda Gough Photo On their way to the Ball: Parksville Forever Yung dancers Erin Yung, 14 and Dean Rimmer, 15 will be two of the competitors at the Island Fantasy Ball in Nanaimo April 20-21. The Island Fantasy Ball sees dancers from age six to 60 competing at all levels, and will take place at Beban Park Social Centre. This is the chance for mid-Island people to see the best dancers in B.C. compete for the provincial championship, and to see top dancers internationally compete for the B.C. open championship..For more information and tickets visit: www.islandfantasyball.com.

On their way to the Ball

Parksville Forever Yung dancers will be competing at the Island Fantasy Ball in Nanaimo April 20-21.

Brenda Gough Photo On their way to the Ball: Parksville Forever Yung dancers Erin Yung, 14 and Dean Rimmer, 15 will be two of the competitors at the Island Fantasy Ball in Nanaimo April 20-21. The Island Fantasy Ball sees dancers from age six to 60 competing at all levels, and will take place at Beban Park Social Centre. This is the chance for mid-Island people to see the best dancers in B.C. compete for the provincial championship, and to see top dancers internationally compete for the B.C. open championship..For more information and tickets visit: www.islandfantasyball.com.
NEW BUSINESS: Renovations continue, and the sign is now up, at the former location of Bugsys, which will open as Tan’s Kitchen later this month.

New Parksville restaurant

Renovations continue, and the sign is now up, at the former location of Bugsys, which will open as Tan’s Kitchen later this month.

NEW BUSINESS: Renovations continue, and the sign is now up, at the former location of Bugsys, which will open as Tan’s Kitchen later this month.

Brian Jackson is back

Qualicum Beach-Victoria Symphony conductor comes out of retirement

Eric Tomasson of Parksville (middle) during the weekend’s ski cross.

Parksville racers didn’t win but had fun at Mt. Washington

A couple of students from Ballenas Secondary School were among the racers who participated in the Klondike Ski/Boarder Cross Feb. 2.

Eric Tomasson of Parksville (middle) during the weekend’s ski cross.

Parksville resort to be Bellstar flagship operation

Beach Club one of the few highly-rated full-service resorts

Qualicum Beach core to be spruced up

Empty storefronts will feature local works of art in unique program

Local man says merger will lead to a higher level of service

The merger just made sense from an economic standpoint

Parksville’s John Bishop, formerly of Benchmark Security, holds his new Price’s Alarms identification.

Price’s Alarms is 117 and still growing

Local company was founded as a locksmith back in 1895

Parksville’s John Bishop, formerly of Benchmark Security, holds his new Price’s Alarms identification.
Ryan Corrigan, aka Hawksley Workman, played the Port Theatre on Nov. 9.

Poetry, voice set this performer apart

Hawksley Workman highlight of Port Theatre spotlight series

Ryan Corrigan, aka Hawksley Workman, played the Port Theatre on Nov. 9.
Blacksmith artist Dave Kasprick is creating a series of pipe people which will be on display at his Nanoose Bay studio open house October 13. The event is being used as a fundraiser for the local food bank as well as for the less fortunate in Mexico.

Inspired metal master

Food Bank fundraiser is slated for Nanoose Bay area

Blacksmith artist Dave Kasprick is creating a series of pipe people which will be on display at his Nanoose Bay studio open house October 13. The event is being used as a fundraiser for the local food bank as well as for the less fortunate in Mexico.
Brian Jackson took his last bow as conductor of the Victoria Symphony Orchestra in Qualicum Beach

Jackson takes his last bow in Qualicum Beach

Victoria Symphony Orchestra performance in Qualicum Beach was very special

Brian Jackson took his last bow as conductor of the Victoria Symphony Orchestra in Qualicum Beach
Brian Peckford (left) chats with Coun. Dave Willie at a recent event.

Peckford on tour with new book

Former Newfoundland premier tells his side of the story of a turbulent time

Brian Peckford (left) chats with Coun. Dave Willie at a recent event.
The Beach Club’s Dave Paul opens a sparking wine bottle with a saber — a tradition likely to be repeated at this year’s Bubbles on the Beach.

Pop on in for annual Bubbles on the Beach

Corks will be popping Saturday night as The Beach Club Resort in Parksville hosts its annual Bubbles on the Beach sparkling wine event.

The Beach Club’s Dave Paul opens a sparking wine bottle with a saber — a tradition likely to be repeated at this year’s Bubbles on the Beach.
The Whalers senior boys football team a Ballenas Secondary School in Parksville need more players this season. They are currently in the middle of full equipment practices.

Parksville’s Childs honed skills at U.S. football camp

Not many high school football players can say they had the opportunity to participate in one of the best football camps in the world.

The Whalers senior boys football team a Ballenas Secondary School in Parksville need more players this season. They are currently in the middle of full equipment practices.