John Harding

EDITORIAL: Qualicum Beach waterfront plan needs residents’ input

Aside from poorly-timed meetings, the town has provided ample opportunity for input

Proposed trail linking Parksville Community Park to Rathtrevor seems to have more than just physical hurdles to overcome

Provincial government official doesn't believe the city has a place to land its bridge over the Englishman River

Homeless task force’s proposal to B.C. Housing not up to standard, says cabinet minister

'I think by definition it fails to meet the requirements of a feasibility study,' says Parksville-Qualicum MLA Michelle Stilwell

EDITORIAL: do we need to sign agreements so we respect each other?

If this agreement helps the Qualicum First Nation in terms of economic development, or anything else for that matter, then great

Attendance at this year's Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Exhibition in Parksville Community Park is on pace to shatter last year's record numbers.

Attendance at Parksville Beachfest on pace to shatter last year’s record

There are also free concerts and a Beach Blanket Bingo event this weekend as part of Beachfest

Attendance at this year's Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Exhibition in Parksville Community Park is on pace to shatter last year's record numbers.
Preliminary plans for a project to link Rathtrevor Provincial Park to Parksville Community Park (above) could come to the public this fall.

Parksville to unveil plans linking popular parks

Preliminary design might be out by the fall for public input

Preliminary plans for a project to link Rathtrevor Provincial Park to Parksville Community Park (above) could come to the public this fall.

EDITORIAL: Olympic athletes deserve our support

Perhaps we just have to push all the corruption and scandal out of our minds

John Harding is the editor of The Parksville Qualicum Beach News. E-mail: editor@pqbnews.com.

COLUMN: There are no whales

Cruel people have now resorted to sending me on wild whale chases

John Harding is the editor of The Parksville Qualicum Beach News. E-mail: editor@pqbnews.com.

EDITORIAL: Going backwards on the homeless situation in Parksville Qualicum Beach

We are in worse shape than we were a couple of years ago

Pacific Prime Restaurant and Lounge in The Beach Club has made Wine Spectator’s 2016 Restaurant Awards list, the second consecutive year the restaurant has been so honoured. Above is the team behind the achievement, shown after winning the award in 2015. Back row, left to right, are Arthur Wong, Ian Lane and Rick Davidson. Front row, left to right, are Michel Pambrun and Dave Paul.

Keeping up the standard at Pacific Prime in Parksville

The restaurant in The Beach Club has earned a Wine Spectator award of excellence for the second year in a row

Pacific Prime Restaurant and Lounge in The Beach Club has made Wine Spectator’s 2016 Restaurant Awards list, the second consecutive year the restaurant has been so honoured. Above is the team behind the achievement, shown after winning the award in 2015. Back row, left to right, are Arthur Wong, Ian Lane and Rick Davidson. Front row, left to right, are Michel Pambrun and Dave Paul.
This camper van caught fire Sunday afternoon while being filled with propane at the Super Save Gas station on the Island Highway just outside Qualicum Beach. Our thanks to reader Nory Johrden for providing us with this photo.

Fire at gas station near Qualicum Beach could have been a lot worse

Quick response by employee and firefighters was key to avoiding a major disaster, says fire chief

This camper van caught fire Sunday afternoon while being filled with propane at the Super Save Gas station on the Island Highway just outside Qualicum Beach. Our thanks to reader Nory Johrden for providing us with this photo.

Parksville councillor’s resignation plays role in contentious vote on watermain routing

A motion to re-visit the costing of options was defeated after a 3-3 vote

EDITORIAL: It’s obvious there will be no train service north of Nanaimo

The lawsuit filed by the Nanoose First Nation against the Island Corridor Foundation is just another indicator

EDITORIAL: What a glorious region

This may have been the busiest weekend on the summer calendar in Parksville Qualicum Beach

Two-year-old Owain Rapcewicz catches a bubble sent his way by his father Brian on Qualicum Beach during Beach Day on Sunday. The family from Canmore, Alta. joined hundreds of others for this great annual event. For more Beach Day 2016 photos, visit our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/PQBNews.

Beach Day a big success in Qualicum Beach

Hundreds of families came to enjoy the beach and its creatures and also entertainment, learning opportunities and food options

Two-year-old Owain Rapcewicz catches a bubble sent his way by his father Brian on Qualicum Beach during Beach Day on Sunday. The family from Canmore, Alta. joined hundreds of others for this great annual event. For more Beach Day 2016 photos, visit our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/PQBNews.
Wilfred Stijger of the Netherlands was awarded top soloist for this sculpture on Sunday in Parksville at the Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition.

European sculptors take top prizes at Parksville Beachfest

Wilfred Stijger of the Netherlands won top prize for his creation called Up

Wilfred Stijger of the Netherlands was awarded top soloist for this sculpture on Sunday in Parksville at the Quality Foods Canadian Open Sand Sculpting Competition.
Local sand sculptor Roger Caisson, right, was working on the sponsorship berm Wednesday afternoon in Community Park.

‘The beach is the place to be’ in Parksville as sand sculpting competition and exhibition begins

Things With Wings theme is expected to produce some impressive creations

Local sand sculptor Roger Caisson, right, was working on the sponsorship berm Wednesday afternoon in Community Park.
John Harding is the editor of The Parksville Qualicum Beach News. E-mail: editor@pqbnews.com.

Enough already, Yankees

How long must we take this disrespectful attitude toward our anthem and flag?

John Harding is the editor of The Parksville Qualicum Beach News. E-mail: editor@pqbnews.com.

EDITORIAL: The stakes of a byelection

The person who wins Al Greir's chair may not be able to make a difference

Parksville city councillor Al Greir has resigned.

Council seat open in Parksville

Byelection has to be held on a Saturday, likely before Oct. 1

Parksville city councillor Al Greir has resigned.