Lissa Alexander

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Cemetary bylaws in Qualicum Beach face changes

The town-owned cemetery loses $20K a year; non residents currently not allowed to be buried there

Arlene Blundell is directing Mrs. Reynolds and the Ruffian at the Village Theatre from April 24 to May 11.

Blundell brings the Ruffian

Play involves the relationship between youth and seniors

Arlene Blundell is directing Mrs. Reynolds and the Ruffian at the Village Theatre from April 24 to May 11.

Boundary debate takes a turn in Qualicum Beach

Town to seek legal opinion in the wake of B.C. Supreme Court ruling

Lazy Mike and the Rockin’ Recliners are having a CD Release party at the Shady Rest Pub this Saturday.

Lazy Mike celebrates release of a new CD

Qualicum Beach-Harp-driven blues band is led by Mike Mallon, show at the Shady this Saturday night

Lazy Mike and the Rockin’ Recliners are having a CD Release party at the Shady Rest Pub this Saturday.
Locally-based music artist WiL is performing at the MAC this Friday night.

Acclaimed and still raw

Tickets for the show are $15 at the door, $10 for members

Locally-based music artist WiL is performing at the MAC this Friday night.

Arrowsmith Little Big Band plays Jazz at the MAC

Parksville-Jazz at the MAC continues this Friday with the Arrowsmith Little Big Band

Boundary bylaw passes first reading in Qualicum Beach

Raucous meeting Monday night; public hearing is set for April 22

Qualicum Beach council backs community school trial

A plan is emerging that could save Qualicum Beach Elementary School from closure

Charli Cappadona with Kit & Kaboodle Trading Co. Consignment Boutique in Parksville will be one of the vendors at the Vintage-Retro Inspired Faire this weekend. The store will be selling vintage clothing, jewelry, shoes and accessories.

Dress up for this retro-inspired fair

French Creek-Event will feature mix of vintage clothing, jewelry and more

Charli Cappadona with Kit & Kaboodle Trading Co. Consignment Boutique in Parksville will be one of the vendors at the Vintage-Retro Inspired Faire this weekend. The store will be selling vintage clothing, jewelry, shoes and accessories.
Donna Prima, the director and caterer of Qualicum Bay Theatre Company’s dinner theatre production Tea-A-Ria, also starred in the play as Nona Lena. Left, her granddaughter Leonie, played by Jane C, is horrified when Nona Lena flies into the tearoom blowing a whistle and offering a sandwich.

Humour, good food and fine music

Qualicum Bay Theatre Company pulls off engaging evening of dinner theatre Saturday

Donna Prima, the director and caterer of Qualicum Bay Theatre Company’s dinner theatre production Tea-A-Ria, also starred in the play as Nona Lena. Left, her granddaughter Leonie, played by Jane C, is horrified when Nona Lena flies into the tearoom blowing a whistle and offering a sandwich.
Bruce Fleming-Smith made a presentation to the Qualicum Beach Residents’ Association Friday afternoon regarding the possible change of the town’s growth containment boundary, which requires an amendment to the OCP.

Boundary debate heats up in Qualicum Beach

First reading of the bylaw amendment aimed at changing the growth containment boundary was expected at Monday night’s council meeting

Bruce Fleming-Smith made a presentation to the Qualicum Beach Residents’ Association Friday afternoon regarding the possible change of the town’s growth containment boundary, which requires an amendment to the OCP.
Approximately 100 people rallied Saturday afternoon despite the rainy weather to show support for keeping Qualicum Beach Elementary School open and turning it into a community school.

Taking it to the streets for Qualicum Beach Elementary School

Group believes the school district should keep school open under a community school model and gauge its success after one year

Approximately 100 people rallied Saturday afternoon despite the rainy weather to show support for keeping Qualicum Beach Elementary School open and turning it into a community school.
Intriguing ukulele performer James Hill is performing a concert this Sunday with his wife and cellist player Anne Janelle at the Errington Hall.

Ukulele wizard bringing a rare show

James Hill is performing at the Errington Hall with his wife cellist Anne Janelle April 6

Intriguing ukulele performer James Hill is performing a concert this Sunday with his wife and cellist player Anne Janelle at the Errington Hall.

Donations sought for Kiwannis housing project in Qualicum Beach

Salvation Army Major pledges $1,000 right on the spot

From left, Parksville city councillor and member of the Oceanside Task Force on Homelessness, Sue Powell, co-chair of the Task Force Malcom Cox and Homeless Co-ordinator Sarah Poole spoke about homelessness in the region at a recent public meeting in Parksville.

Number of homeless increasing in Parksville Qualicum Beach

Accurate count is difficult here because so many homeless live in rural areas

From left, Parksville city councillor and member of the Oceanside Task Force on Homelessness, Sue Powell, co-chair of the Task Force Malcom Cox and Homeless Co-ordinator Sarah Poole spoke about homelessness in the region at a recent public meeting in Parksville.
Cory Woodward, of the group The Lion The Bear The Fox, is performing a solo show at the MAC April 3.

Bear brings raw, passionate style

Parksville-Cory Woodward is playing at the McMillan Arts Centre April 3

Cory Woodward, of the group The Lion The Bear The Fox, is performing a solo show at the MAC April 3.
Cast members act out a scene from Tea-A-Ria playing this weekend in Qualicum Bay. From left: Donna Prima, director and also playing Nona Lena; Justina Ekl playing Enza Malandra and Teri Petz playing Aunt Sabina.

Share some laughs with an Italian family

Qualicum Bay-Tea-A-Ria is being presented by Qualicum Bay Theatre Group

Cast members act out a scene from Tea-A-Ria playing this weekend in Qualicum Bay. From left: Donna Prima, director and also playing Nona Lena; Justina Ekl playing Enza Malandra and Teri Petz playing Aunt Sabina.

The Eclectics were created during Y2K hysteria

Qualicum Beach-The Eclectics play Eaglecest Golf Course April 5

From left, Cindy Shantz and Judy Millar, otherwise known as WordChickz, will be entertaining at the next Tales for the Telling at the MAC this Friday.

Story-telling session this Friday

Humourous and poignant stories are to be expected at the MAC Friday

From left, Cindy Shantz and Judy Millar, otherwise known as WordChickz, will be entertaining at the next Tales for the Telling at the MAC this Friday.
Victoria quartet West my Friend will be performing a house concert in Qualicum Beach on Saturday, March 29.

The house will be jumpin’

House concert at Joyce and John Beaton's home this Sunday

Victoria quartet West my Friend will be performing a house concert in Qualicum Beach on Saturday, March 29.