Candace Wu

Leanne Davis is pictured above with her daughter, Olivia’s, beads of courage. Each colour represents a different stage in her journey through cancer.

THURSDAY SPOTLIGHT: Ronald McDonald House has helped Parksville Qualicum Beach families

Leanne Davis tells the story of her daughter's battle with cancer and the family's stay at the Vancouver facility

Leanne Davis is pictured above with her daughter, Olivia’s, beads of courage. Each colour represents a different stage in her journey through cancer.
Central Vancouver Island Traffic Services NCO Cpl. Mike Elston checks a southbound vehicle along Inland Highway Tuesday morning as part of an annual winter preparedness road safety check.

RCMP provide education, and some tickets, during road checks ahead of the winter season

The checks this week were dedicated to winter preparedness

Central Vancouver Island Traffic Services NCO Cpl. Mike Elston checks a southbound vehicle along Inland Highway Tuesday morning as part of an annual winter preparedness road safety check.
TRICK OR TREAT AT QUALICUM BEACH BUSINESSES: Joanne McNeil gave out handfuls of candy to trick-or-treaters on Saturday afternoon in Qualicum Beach, where hundreds of families flocked to celebrate Halloween in style.

Trick or treating at Qualicum Beach businesses

Hundreds of families flocked to celebrate Halloween in style in downtown Qualicum Beach on Saturday

TRICK OR TREAT AT QUALICUM BEACH BUSINESSES: Joanne McNeil gave out handfuls of candy to trick-or-treaters on Saturday afternoon in Qualicum Beach, where hundreds of families flocked to celebrate Halloween in style.
Proposed changes to provincial constituencies include the addition of Cumberland to the constituency that includes Port Alberni, Coombs, Errington and Whiskey Creek.

MLA’s boundaries keep changing

Scott Fraser will be the only person to ever represent a constituency called Alberni-Pacific Rim

Proposed changes to provincial constituencies include the addition of Cumberland to the constituency that includes Port Alberni, Coombs, Errington and Whiskey Creek.

Nanoose Bay man succumbs to injuries from crash two weeks ago

According to Nanaimo RCMP, a motor vehicle collision occurred in the northbound lane of the Nanaimo Parkway at Mostar Road Oct. 5

Parksville Qualicum Beach high school students vote Liberal

In the mock election, the NDP candidate Gord Johns - the winner here on Oct. 19 - finished second

Canada Geese flock to Parksville Community Park — one of many places that city officials say is inundated with Canada geese, leading some to call for a cull.

Is it time to cull geese in Parksville Qualicum Beach?

Parksville Mayor Marc Lefebvre says the city 'waits with great anticipation for the cull'

Canada Geese flock to Parksville Community Park — one of many places that city officials say is inundated with Canada geese, leading some to call for a cull.

NDP MLA says commission’s findings about government e-mails are ‘shocking’

Minister and Parksville-Qualicum MLA Michelle Stilwell says the government interprets the Act differently

NDP candidate Gord Johns and his supporters were all smiles as victory in the riding of Courtenay-Alberni became apparent Monday night. The local NDP was headquartered at the Quality Inn Bayside in Parskville.

FEDERAL ELECTION: MP-elect Gord Johns talks about the work ahead

NDP candidate says his victory Monday was bittersweet after party reduced to third-place status in the House of Commons

NDP candidate Gord Johns and his supporters were all smiles as victory in the riding of Courtenay-Alberni became apparent Monday night. The local NDP was headquartered at the Quality Inn Bayside in Parskville.

Reports pour into Parksville police station about computer scam

Oceanside RCMP say homeowners have received calls from someone falsely claiming to be from a reputable repair or software company

More than 200 people showed up at Nanoose Place Tuesday evening for the Regional District of Nanaimo’s public information meeting about Beachcomber Marina’s zoning amendment application, which may see a configuration and expansion of the existing marina to accommodate an additional 26 boats.

200 people pack meeting in Nanoose Bay about proposed expansion of Beachcomber Marina

Residents both for and against the proposal spoke passionately about the plan

More than 200 people showed up at Nanoose Place Tuesday evening for the Regional District of Nanaimo’s public information meeting about Beachcomber Marina’s zoning amendment application, which may see a configuration and expansion of the existing marina to accommodate an additional 26 boats.
Kyla Campbell and James Hannah, owners of Realm Food Co. (formerly Radius), show off their new sign Thursday. They were forced to change their name by an Ontario restaurant who had trademarked the name Radius.

Trademark forces change for Qualicum Beach restaurant

Victoria-based lawyer says it can cost businesses thousands of dollars and take years to trademark a name

Kyla Campbell and James Hannah, owners of Realm Food Co. (formerly Radius), show off their new sign Thursday. They were forced to change their name by an Ontario restaurant who had trademarked the name Radius.

No budget until strategic plan, Regional District of Nanaimo directors decide

The RDN board is currently working under a strategic plan approved by the previous board in 2012

The Canadian Coast Guard was quick to respond to a vessel known as the Laurier in the Deep Bay Harbour Wednesday morning after it was reported to be listing dangerously.

Concern in Deep Bay as old ship looked to be in trouble

The coast guard responded quickly by pumping off the rainwater to reduce the potential for the vessel to sink

The Canadian Coast Guard was quick to respond to a vessel known as the Laurier in the Deep Bay Harbour Wednesday morning after it was reported to be listing dangerously.
FACING YOUTH: Courtenay-Alberni candidates for Monday’s federal election faced a crowd of high school students on Tuesday at Kwalikum Secondary School in Qualicum Beach (above) and Ballenas Secondary School on Wednesday. For more from the event at KSS, and for information on where and when to vote in your community on Monday, please see page A5 in today's edition of The NEWS (also on this website). Also, check out today’s editorial on page A10 (also on this website) and make sure you bookmark www.pqbnews.com on your computer, phone, laptop and tablet to get the latest results and reaction on election night.

FEDERAL ELECTION: Candidates go back to high school for debates

NDP candidate says Green candidate's answer to one of the questions was 'pathetic'

FACING YOUTH: Courtenay-Alberni candidates for Monday’s federal election faced a crowd of high school students on Tuesday at Kwalikum Secondary School in Qualicum Beach (above) and Ballenas Secondary School on Wednesday. For more from the event at KSS, and for information on where and when to vote in your community on Monday, please see page A5 in today's edition of The NEWS (also on this website). Also, check out today’s editorial on page A10 (also on this website) and make sure you bookmark www.pqbnews.com on your computer, phone, laptop and tablet to get the latest results and reaction on election night.

FEDERAL ELECTION: RDN waives transit fees on election day

Daily transit fees collected are usually about $5,000

Provincial electoral boundary changes may have an effect on Parksville-Qualicum constituency

MLAs will vote on the recommendations which would be in effect for the 2017 election

Hospice Enhancement Team volunteers Betty Riley and Thelma Stickle check out one of the five new five hospice rooms at Trillium Lodge Friday morning during the official opening.

Hospcice beds now open in Parksville

Island Health will provide clinical care while Oceanside Hospice provides staff and volunteers

Hospice Enhancement Team volunteers Betty Riley and Thelma Stickle check out one of the five new five hospice rooms at Trillium Lodge Friday morning during the official opening.

Rash of break-ins near Parksville resorts

Police are asking the public to report any suspicious behaviour

Police say they seized these items — including firearms and one kilogram of crystal meth — from a van allegedly associated with two men who allegedly broke into the Qualicum Beach Inn on Friday morning.

Big bust in Qualicum Beach

Firearms and meth from car of suspects police believe were involved in a break-in at Qualicum Beach Inn

Police say they seized these items — including firearms and one kilogram of crystal meth — from a van allegedly associated with two men who allegedly broke into the Qualicum Beach Inn on Friday morning.