Brenda Gough

Ballenas Whalers football club head coach Jeremy Conn is excited about the upcoming season and while there is a strong junior and senior team, there is still room on the roster for more players.

New coach ready for big season

Jeremy Conn is looking forward to the top job in the Whalers’ football program

Ballenas Whalers football club head coach Jeremy Conn is excited about the upcoming season and while there is a strong junior and senior team, there is still room on the roster for more players.
There will be zucchini racing at this year’s Hi Neighbour Day in Errington — like this entry photo submitted to The News by Bob Herbison.

Anything goes in Errington

People in Errington are getting together to celebrate the community and raise funds for the Errington War Memorial Hall August 18.

There will be zucchini racing at this year’s Hi Neighbour Day in Errington — like this entry photo submitted to The News by Bob Herbison.
An original comedy, Becky’s New Car is full of laughs.  Here, Candice Appleby who plays Becky isn’t successful in spurning the millionaire widower Walter Flood played by Charles Whelton.

Still time to see Bard to Broadway shows in Qualicum Beach

Time is running out if you still want to see some great summer theatre in Qualicum Beach.

An original comedy, Becky’s New Car is full of laughs.  Here, Candice Appleby who plays Becky isn’t successful in spurning the millionaire widower Walter Flood played by Charles Whelton.
The Kulth Music Festival at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds July 20, 21 and 22 was a big hit for music fans (above). Not only did Wil (below) impress the two legged fans, but the four legged variety as well. The rain held off during a riveting performance Sunday afternoon by the Qualicum Beach musician.

Kulth festival a hit

Second year sees better weather and attendance at Coombs event

The Kulth Music Festival at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds July 20, 21 and 22 was a big hit for music fans (above). Not only did Wil (below) impress the two legged fans, but the four legged variety as well. The rain held off during a riveting performance Sunday afternoon by the Qualicum Beach musician.
Qualicum Beach raku master Larry Aguilar (left) has taken stroke survivor Basil Webber under his wing and is helping the Inuit raku artist get back into the world of clay and fire.

Qualicum Beach raku artist reignites passion

After suffering a stroke, Basil Webber is now in rehabilitation and being mentored by local renowned raku artists Dee and Larry Aguilar

Qualicum Beach raku master Larry Aguilar (left) has taken stroke survivor Basil Webber under his wing and is helping the Inuit raku artist get back into the world of clay and fire.

Becky’s back story charming as the play

Original production was a birthday present for spouse

Bard to Broadway’s cast of Hello Dolly on stage at the Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach get a standing ovation on opening night July 9.

Hello Dolly spot on in Qualicum Beach

Bard to Broadway's latest offering a visual and audial treat

Bard to Broadway’s cast of Hello Dolly on stage at the Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach get a standing ovation on opening night July 9.
Alexandria Maillot

Maillot set to sing at Beach Fest

Parksville musician set to show off her musical talents to hometown crowd

Alexandria Maillot

Rod and Gun bistro takes historical theme

Naming competition chooses 1898 Bistro for popular restaurant

Make your own faerie at TOSH in Qualicum Beach

The Old School House arts centre plays host to exciting new program

Candice Appleby plays Becky Foster in a scene with Nick Symons, who plays her son Chris Foster in latest Bard to Broadway show.

Lots of laughs with B2B show

Becky’s New Car highlights the comedic talents of new and veteran actors

Candice Appleby plays Becky Foster in a scene with Nick Symons, who plays her son Chris Foster in latest Bard to Broadway show.

Parksville handyman proves he is also handy with a bicycle

Mark Falvai hopes to raise even more money next year for the cause

Brenda Gough photo The winner of Canada’s Handyman Challenge, Mark Falvai has embarked on a new challenge, creating fun fishing gear which he will be selling every Tuesday at the Craig Street Summer by the Sea market in Parksville.

Parksville handyman proves he’s also very handy with a bicycle

Mark Falvai adds charitable cycling to his list of interests and accomplishments

Brenda Gough photo The winner of Canada’s Handyman Challenge, Mark Falvai has embarked on a new challenge, creating fun fishing gear which he will be selling every Tuesday at the Craig Street Summer by the Sea market in Parksville.
Alexandria Maillot is an up-and-coming Canadian musician with roots in Parksville and she is well on her way to making a big impression in the music industry stateside.

Parksville’s Alexandria Maillot is up to a lot

Parksville singer and songwriter sees a bright future in music

Alexandria Maillot is an up-and-coming Canadian musician with roots in Parksville and she is well on her way to making a big impression in the music industry stateside.

Local teachers to take vote on agreement

Province and teachers’ union reach tentative deal on one-year contract

School District 69 (Qualicum) board chair Lynette Kershaw attended a rally last week to support school trustees in Cowichan who face being fired by the provincial government for submitting a restoration budget.

Oceanside trustees throw support behind Cowichan board

School District 69 trustees say all boards are having a tough time balancing budgets

School District 69 (Qualicum) board chair Lynette Kershaw attended a rally last week to support school trustees in Cowichan who face being fired by the provincial government for submitting a restoration budget.
It's a good thing artist Monk wasn't toting a picnic basket at the North Island Wildlife Recovery  Centre's Family Day

If we could talk to the animals … what tales we would hear at the Wildlife Recovery Centre in Errington

North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre holds a special family day event to help people get up close and personal

It's a good thing artist Monk wasn't toting a picnic basket at the North Island Wildlife Recovery  Centre's Family Day

Catch the magic of books with the Summer Reading Club

Libraries throughout the area have some exciting programs for the kids

Qualicum Beach potter Larry Aguilar has been busy creating inventory for the Friday night Qualicum Beach Artisans Market which opens June 29.

Artisans Market opens Friday in Qualicum Beach

Annual summer market set to kick off with some fun and pleasant surprises

Qualicum Beach potter Larry Aguilar has been busy creating inventory for the Friday night Qualicum Beach Artisans Market which opens June 29.
Local band BackPorch Banjo will be bringing their old time foot stomping bluegrass sound to the Lighthouse Bluegrass Festival this weekend.

Bluegrass Festival set to kick off in Deep Bay

Deep Bay to play host to a plethora of pickin' on the long weekend

Local band BackPorch Banjo will be bringing their old time foot stomping bluegrass sound to the Lighthouse Bluegrass Festival this weekend.