Candace Wu

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Smaller bus for Parksville Qualicum Beach

Regional district says changes come after input from the community

Nous Chantons, above, a singing group based in Parksville Qualicum Beach that meets every Wednesday to practise french songs, is looking for new members.

Nous Chantons seeks new members

French singing group was started in 2008 to celebrate french music and culture

Nous Chantons, above, a singing group based in Parksville Qualicum Beach that meets every Wednesday to practise french songs, is looking for new members.
Four-year-old Grace Johnson takes a pony ride on Ginger, led by Tiger Lily Farms volunteer Lauren Spink, Saturday afternoon at the Lighthouse Country Fall Fair which was brimming with excitement all day.

Fall Fair a hit in Lighthouse Country

The 45th annual Lighthouse Country Fall Fair was bustling with excitement Saturday

Four-year-old Grace Johnson takes a pony ride on Ginger, led by Tiger Lily Farms volunteer Lauren Spink, Saturday afternoon at the Lighthouse Country Fall Fair which was brimming with excitement all day.

Arrest made in Parksville in connection to a string of thefts

Suspect made his first appearance Monday and was remanded

Raven Coal Mine proponent alleges bias from provincial environmental assessment office

Could this be the final chapter in bid to put mine 50 km from downtown Qualicum Beach?

Seat belt/car seat checks coming this weekend in Parksville Qualicum Beach

Car crashes are the leading cause of death among children in Canada

Ayden, Dyllan, Addison and Allegra Jenkins enjoyed their summer vacation last week at Tigh-Na-Mara as the first recipients of the resort’s Vacay It Forward initiative.

A weekend at a Parksville resort away from the constrant struggle

Tigh-Na-Mara's first recipients of the Vacay It Forward program talk about how they enjoyed their weekend

Ayden, Dyllan, Addison and Allegra Jenkins enjoyed their summer vacation last week at Tigh-Na-Mara as the first recipients of the resort’s Vacay It Forward initiative.
Darcy Smith and Sean Lymworth are Qualicum Beach’s newest entrepreneurs. The duo opened Qualicum Beach Wellness in June in the hopes of creating a hub for holistic nutrition and wellness.

New residents open a hub for holistic health

Former Vancouverites plant roots in town with Qualicum Beach Wellness

Darcy Smith and Sean Lymworth are Qualicum Beach’s newest entrepreneurs. The duo opened Qualicum Beach Wellness in June in the hopes of creating a hub for holistic nutrition and wellness.

Fire crews busy on Island Highway on Tuesday

"It's not suspicious," confirmed Qualicum Beach Fire Department (QBFD) fire chief Darryl Kohse

Why do drought levels vary so much in the mid-Island region?

Parksville mayor seeking some answers at the Regional District of Nanaimo board meeting

Castley Collery and Rebecca Lawson, managers at HeBrews café, will be donating all proceeds from this Saturday’s sales to Haven House

HeBrews Cafe donating proceeds Saturday to Haven House

From 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. the Qualiucm Beach café will donate 100 per cent of proceeds to Haven House

Castley Collery and Rebecca Lawson, managers at HeBrews café, will be donating all proceeds from this Saturday’s sales to Haven House
Qualicum Beach town crier Leonard Mustard and wife Marie are pictured above at the grand opening of the Qualicum Beach Farmers’ Market earlier this year. If you have a way with words, consider entering this year’s Ode To A Farmer Poetry Contest.

THURSDAY SPOTLIGHT: Are you a poet and you know it?

Third annual Ode To A Farmer Poetry Contest is open until Sept. 13

Qualicum Beach town crier Leonard Mustard and wife Marie are pictured above at the grand opening of the Qualicum Beach Farmers’ Market earlier this year. If you have a way with words, consider entering this year’s Ode To A Farmer Poetry Contest.
Shades of Green owner Corrie Smith sits beside Naked Sage jewellery, sold in-store.

Shades of Green is all about the earth

Owner Corrie Smith saw a need in the community of Parksville for more eco-friendly options

Shades of Green owner Corrie Smith sits beside Naked Sage jewellery, sold in-store.
A July 9 wildfire behind the Coombs Country Campground was believed to be human caused.

People are still lighting fires in the backcountry

Fines can be $10,000 plus the cost of fighting a human caused wildfire

A July 9 wildfire behind the Coombs Country Campground was believed to be human caused.

Parksville man gets four months in jail

A 21-year-old Parksville man is facing four months of jail time after police connected him to a string of thefts from vehicles.

This giant Pacific octopus is VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station’s newest addition and you can see her at the station where she’s often busy figuring out puzzles.

Giant takes up residence in Deep Bay

Pacific octopus is kept busy doing puzzles at VIU's Deep Bay Marine Field Station

This giant Pacific octopus is VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station’s newest addition and you can see her at the station where she’s often busy figuring out puzzles.
Fentanyl pills are shown in this undated file photo.

No reports of fentanyl in Parksville Qualicum Beach

RCMP say that doesn't mean the drug isn't being used here, however

Fentanyl pills are shown in this undated file photo.

CoalWatch to Raven coal proponents: ‘Time to fish or cut bait’

Proponents of the mine proposed for 50 km from Qualicum Beach say they will meet an Aug. 28 deadline

Qualicum Beach child expected to make full recovery; no charges pending after two-year-old hit by car

"It's not a criminal investigation of any nature. It was a complete accident," said Oceanside RCMP Cpl. Jesse Foreman

Luigi Sposato gives eight-year-old Reece Rogers a helping hand splitting cedar at the Qualicum Beach Museum during last year’s Children’s Museum Day.

Fun, hands-on history lessons in Qualicum Beach on Saturday

This year's theme for Children's Day at the Qualicum Beach Museum is 'pioneer times'

Luigi Sposato gives eight-year-old Reece Rogers a helping hand splitting cedar at the Qualicum Beach Museum during last year’s Children’s Museum Day.