Neil Horner

TRADITIONAL TOT: Royal Canadian Legion member Al McRae distributes traditional navy tots of rum at Sunday’s Battle of the Atlantic service in Qualicum Beach.

They served at sea

Qualicum Beach and Parksville Legions mark one of the most crucial fights of the Second World War — the Battle of the Atlantic

TRADITIONAL TOT: Royal Canadian Legion member Al McRae distributes traditional navy tots of rum at Sunday’s Battle of the Atlantic service in Qualicum Beach.

Key people coming to Qualicum

Search and rescue technicians from the length of Vancouver Island will be converging on the Qualicum Beach area early next month

Empty Bowl Soup Kitchen May 14 in Parksville

The event has raised more than $28,000 over the past eight years

Garden tour will feature a pro

Special Qualicum Beach garden part of May 11-12 tour

HORNER’S CORNER: Come on! Over the top!

The latest battle in the ongoing battle against broom is about to begin

SHIPPING NEWS: Battle of the Atlantic service Sunday

Qualicum Beach Legion will mark one of the key battles of the Second World War

Staff Sergeant Brian Hunter joins retired Corporal Gary Cox and Cpl. Jesse Foreman in recognizing Betty Fraser Friday.

Betty Fraser honoured

Community Policing team in Parksville Qualicum Beach remembers one of their own

Staff Sergeant Brian Hunter joins retired Corporal Gary Cox and Cpl. Jesse Foreman in recognizing Betty Fraser Friday.
Construction has begun on the redevelopment of the College Inn site in Qualicum Beach.

College Inn transforming

The company doing the renovations on the iconic Qualicum Beach building plan an open house in early May

Construction has begun on the redevelopment of the College Inn site in Qualicum Beach.
Conceptual Development Layout of the proposed Deep Bay development.

Passionate debate over Deep Bay’s future

A proposed development could double the population of Deep Bay

Conceptual Development Layout of the proposed Deep Bay development.

SHIPPING NEWS: Racing season continues

Both Deep Bay and Schooner Cove sailors were out on the water in stiff competition

The Mount Arrowsmith Rhododendron Show and Sale is slated for April 27.

Rhodo show Saturday in Parksville

Big event is slated for April 27 at the Parksville Curling Club.

The Mount Arrowsmith Rhododendron Show and Sale is slated for April 27.

Greens join race in Parksville Qualicum

Parksville resident and longtime Green Party activist Gerri Schmidt confirmed this week that she has been approved by the party

SPECIAL GUEST FOR EARTH DAY: Bardo the Bard Owl will be one of the very special guests  for Earth Day celebrations on Saturday at Qualicum Beach Town Hall Square.

Earth Day events in Parksville Qualicum Beach

A special guest will highlight the Qualicum Beach celebrations

SPECIAL GUEST FOR EARTH DAY: Bardo the Bard Owl will be one of the very special guests  for Earth Day celebrations on Saturday at Qualicum Beach Town Hall Square.
Pastor Heidi McGinness poses with a freed slave from Sudan.

THURSDAY SPOTLIGHT: Slavery in Northern Africa

Parksville dentist hoping to raise awareness and money to help free slaves

Pastor Heidi McGinness poses with a freed slave from Sudan.

Sale a big job

The Qualicum Beach Museum is starting to gear up for their annual Trinkets and Treasures garage and plant sale.

Betsy Poel, president of the Lighthouse Country Business Association, directors Jeff Shields and Don Alberg and vice-chair Arlene Veenhof were pleased at the turnout Sunday.

Busy Sunday in Lighthouse Country

Businesses of Qualicum Bay, Bowser and Deep Bay display their wares at popular trade show

Betsy Poel, president of the Lighthouse Country Business Association, directors Jeff Shields and Don Alberg and vice-chair Arlene Veenhof were pleased at the turnout Sunday.
Conservative candidate David Coupland and NDP candidate Barry Avis were at The Gardens in Qualicum Beach Friday.

Fireworks, Stilwell absent

Parksville Qualicum Beach MLA candidates — minus an ill Michelle Stilwell — meet for a forum at The Gardens in Qualicum Beach

Conservative candidate David Coupland and NDP candidate Barry Avis were at The Gardens in Qualicum Beach Friday.

HORNER: He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother

With family, never, ever give up on them - regardless

Helen Eggersman celebrates her 100th birthday with her first grandchild, Victoria Surtees.

When half an acre cost you $85

Qualicum Beach resident celebrates her 100th birthday

Helen Eggersman celebrates her 100th birthday with her first grandchild, Victoria Surtees.
Brant geese patrol the beach, looking for herring roe to eat.

Brant Festival – lots to see and do

Multiple events in Parksville Qualicum Beach related to the Brant - and some info about the little goose too

Brant geese patrol the beach, looking for herring roe to eat.