Neil Horner

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HORNER’S CORNER: Okay, so where do I sign up?

If Stephen Harper has an enemies list, I would be proud to be on it

SHIPPING NEWS: Splish Splash sailors taking a bath

Bathtub races set to leave the dock in Nanaimo this weekend

PULL HARD!: One of the more popular events at Beach Day on Sunday in Qualicum Beach was the tug of war, which saw both children and adults swarm to aid of their choice in repeated tests of strength. See Page A5 for more from Beach Day, and check out our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/PQBNews) for dozens of photos.

Beach Day in Qualicum Beach a big success

Residents and visitors alike enjoyed the baking heat of a July summer's day to check out what the local oceanfront has to offer

PULL HARD!: One of the more popular events at Beach Day on Sunday in Qualicum Beach was the tug of war, which saw both children and adults swarm to aid of their choice in repeated tests of strength. See Page A5 for more from Beach Day, and check out our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/PQBNews) for dozens of photos.
BOAT OVERBOARD!: Southbound traffic found itself backed up for more than a kilometre late Friday afternoon when a boat being towed on a trailer took an unexpected cruise onto the highway just after 4 p.m. Although drivers were inconvenienced, there were no injuries related to the mishap.

Boat overboard!

Although drivers were inconvenienced, there were no injuries related to the mishap Friday on the Inland Highway near Parksville

BOAT OVERBOARD!: Southbound traffic found itself backed up for more than a kilometre late Friday afternoon when a boat being towed on a trailer took an unexpected cruise onto the highway just after 4 p.m. Although drivers were inconvenienced, there were no injuries related to the mishap.

Large haul of weapons turned in

Gun amnesty sees First World War weapons handed over to the RCMP

HORNER’S CORNER: Following the fruit fly example

Are we not smart enough to change course when we see there's a cliff ahead?

It’s a seven-storey drop into the blackness before you get to the very bottom of the Riverbend Cave at Horne Lake.

Down in the hole

When rapelling into the Rain Barrel you need to just feel the fear and do it anyway

It’s a seven-storey drop into the blackness before you get to the very bottom of the Riverbend Cave at Horne Lake.
The cast of The Drowsy Chaperone sing, dance and bring the audience to their feet with one of the best offerings from Bard to Broadway in a long time.

Standing O for The Drowsy Chaperone

Review-Neil Horner laughed “long, loud and often” at the Bard to Broadway production at the Village Theatre

The cast of The Drowsy Chaperone sing, dance and bring the audience to their feet with one of the best offerings from Bard to Broadway in a long time.

Legal pot raises concerns

Regional District of Nanaimo directors have some questions about legal grow-ops

Province won’t help

Forests minister turns down request for help in the effort to clean up the trash at the base of Little Mountain near Parksville

124 KSS GRADS: Kwalikum Secondary School grad Marc Hall shows an alternative use for his mortarboard prior to commencement ceremonies on Thursday. A total of 124 graduates had their tassels turned as they prepared to begin the next chapter in their lives.

Kwalikum grads get their diplomas

A total of 124 graduates had their tassels turned in Qualicum Beach as they prepared to begin the next chapter in their lives

124 KSS GRADS: Kwalikum Secondary School grad Marc Hall shows an alternative use for his mortarboard prior to commencement ceremonies on Thursday. A total of 124 graduates had their tassels turned as they prepared to begin the next chapter in their lives.
Fans of musical theatre — with a few good laughs thrown in for good measure — won’t want to miss The Drowsy Chaperone.

Musical comedy and parody

This show won the Tony Award for Best Book and Best Score

Fans of musical theatre — with a few good laughs thrown in for good measure — won’t want to miss The Drowsy Chaperone.

Mayor denies alien love child

Sometimes it's a good idea to read past the headline

Fans of musical theatre — with a few good laughs thrown in for good measure — won’t want to miss The Drowsy Chaperone.

Musical comedy and parody

This show won the Tony Award for Best Book and Best Score

Fans of musical theatre — with a few good laughs thrown in for good measure — won’t want to miss The Drowsy Chaperone.

Metro trash has RDN concerned

It may be early days in any discussion about Vancouver trash shipped to the Island, but Regional District of Nanaimo directors unimpressed

SEASON OVER: With the prawn season over, it’s time to clean up the gear and put it away for the summer. Here, the crew of the Tammy Lee pressure wash their prawn traps after another successful season on the water.

SHIPPING NEWS:No records broken in race

Slow air means Deep Bay Yacht Club race slogs on to the finish

SEASON OVER: With the prawn season over, it’s time to clean up the gear and put it away for the summer. Here, the crew of the Tammy Lee pressure wash their prawn traps after another successful season on the water.
Al Kenesky shows off his iconic motorcycle at a location on Alberni Highway.

A Lucky rider who cares

Rod and Gun in Parksville, Frontiersman in Coombs and Deez in Qualicum Beach on the list of stops

Al Kenesky shows off his iconic motorcycle at a location on Alberni Highway.

When should First Nations be recognized?

Regional District of Nanaimo directors debate whether it should be at every meeting

HORNER’S CORNER: Sayonara dear Oceanside

There's a very good reason why people leave this area - to bring other people back

Safety concerns

Tragic death of young cyclist while he was riding in a charity event puts highlight on bike safety in Parksville Qualicum Beach