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Nanoose Bay speed swimmer Kelly Aspinall, seen here going over the race plan with one of his coaches at the Kazan Swim Palace in Russia, set a new Canadian record in the 50 Fly event.

Aspinall breaks Canadian record

Nanoose Bay swimmer home after a record breaking trip to Kazan, Russia

Nanoose Bay speed swimmer Kelly Aspinall, seen here going over the race plan with one of his coaches at the Kazan Swim Palace in Russia, set a new Canadian record in the 50 Fly event.
The first year Rowdies savour their A Division playoff title after knocking off the Minkies in Dist. 69 Mixed Slo-Pitch action.

District 69 mix slo-pitch league wrapped season

The long running Mixed Slo-Pitch League wrapped up its season, as teams in three divisions took to the field for their respective playoffs.

The first year Rowdies savour their A Division playoff title after knocking off the Minkies in Dist. 69 Mixed Slo-Pitch action.

Kwalikum athletes honoured

Kwalikum Secondary School athletes recognized for their efforts in their sport of choice.

Nanoose Bay's Emily Bau, 14, and her horse Coco Chanel, turned in a great showing in the main ring as they finished first out of a field of 18 riders in the .75 Jumper Derby division.

Maybe best Island Classic event ever

Riders of wide age and skill levels have a great day and entertain many spectators

Nanoose Bay's Emily Bau, 14, and her horse Coco Chanel, turned in a great showing in the main ring as they finished first out of a field of 18 riders in the .75 Jumper Derby division.
Sharks' captain Ian Whibley marks his team's Island title in Courtenay last Thursday with one of his Raven counterparts.

Sharks win Island

Oceanside lacrosse team looking to keep it going at provincials

Sharks' captain Ian Whibley marks his team's Island title in Courtenay last Thursday with one of his Raven counterparts.
The Island's Vesta Fire will be holding circus camps in Boswer and in Parksville Aug. 12-16.

Circus class

The RDN is offering an awesome Circus Camp this summer, through Vesta Fire Entertainment.

The Island's Vesta Fire will be holding circus camps in Boswer and in Parksville Aug. 12-16.

Bowls B.C. event in Qualicum Beach

The Mens’ and Ladies’ Provincial Fours are coming to Vancouver Island July 12

Qualicum Beach's Tom Freeman shows off the hardware he earned as regional champ after qualifying for the RE/MAX World Long Drive Championships.

Qualicum Beach man qualifies for world championships

Tom Freeman, heading for Nevada, hadn't even planned to take part in the qualifier

Qualicum Beach's Tom Freeman shows off the hardware he earned as regional champ after qualifying for the RE/MAX World Long Drive Championships.

Minor ball honours own

From the ball diamond comes word Oceanside Minor Baseball has been busy honouring their own.

Helping the UVI Storm mine silver at the A-Cup provincials last weekend in Langley were local players Bronwyn Kirk, Sophie Palmer and Olivia Friesen.

UVI Storm mine silver at B.C.s

Three Parksville Qualicum Beach players excel on one of province’s best teams

Helping the UVI Storm mine silver at the A-Cup provincials last weekend in Langley were local players Bronwyn Kirk, Sophie Palmer and Olivia Friesen.
Parksville Rage coach and driving force Kris McNichol, above during the U18 Rage's exhibition win over the Port Alberni Blazers at Springwood Park Tuesday evening, has good reason to smile as the local club took big strides this season towards becoming one of the elite programs on the Island.

Developing the sport of softball

Parksville’s Rage Fastball Club has had a season to remember with a record number of girls giving it their all.

Parksville Rage coach and driving force Kris McNichol, above during the U18 Rage's exhibition win over the Port Alberni Blazers at Springwood Park Tuesday evening, has good reason to smile as the local club took big strides this season towards becoming one of the elite programs on the Island.
Local rider Ryan Mountain, above clearing a chunk of concrete Saturday, is one of three Qualicum Beach boys that have recently been sponsored by DB Skimboards based just outside Tacoma, Washington. Watch The News' Facebook page for more photos from the event

Splashy PV skimboard competition

Slick pros’ sick tricks impress at fourth annual event on Parksville Beach Saturday

Local rider Ryan Mountain, above clearing a chunk of concrete Saturday, is one of three Qualicum Beach boys that have recently been sponsored by DB Skimboards based just outside Tacoma, Washington. Watch The News' Facebook page for more photos from the event
MICA'S Courtney Ogilvie, at the office, will be giving free fly casting lessons along the shores of Qualicum Beach this Saturday as part of the local club's Beach Fishing 101.

Fly fishing class is on

Anyone who’s ever wanted to learn how to fly fish from the beach might want to get their feet wet this Saturday.

MICA'S Courtney Ogilvie, at the office, will be giving free fly casting lessons along the shores of Qualicum Beach this Saturday as part of the local club's Beach Fishing 101.
Fairwinds turns 25 this year, and last Friday 40 plus invited guests turned out for an Anniversary Appreciation BBQ. Above, Fairwinds' Kyla Karakochuk and head pro Ward Stouffer.

Fairwinds marks 25th anniversary

Nanoose Bay golf community and resort recognizes its history and golf legacy

Fairwinds turns 25 this year, and last Friday 40 plus invited guests turned out for an Anniversary Appreciation BBQ. Above, Fairwinds' Kyla Karakochuk and head pro Ward Stouffer.
Taking first overall at last weekend's tournament at PLBC were May Mackay Chuck Rogerson and Marian Wallace.

Tenderfeet from across Island at tournament

The Parksville Lawn Bowling Club was into the spirit over the Canada Day long weekend with its annual Tenderfoot Triples Event.

Taking first overall at last weekend's tournament at PLBC were May Mackay Chuck Rogerson and Marian Wallace.
Royals' senior Sam Visona rounds second after connecting for a 2RBI standup triple in game one against the Mariners on Monday in BCPBL action at Springwood Park.

Hot double header in Parksville

In the warmest Canada Day double header in memory, the Quality Foods Royals hosted the Victoria Mariners up at Springwood Park on Monday.

Royals' senior Sam Visona rounds second after connecting for a 2RBI standup triple in game one against the Mariners on Monday in BCPBL action at Springwood Park.
OTFC'S Thomas Oxland, taking care of business at the Canada Summer Games Trials in Coquitlam on June 8, is headed for the World Youth Championships.

Oxland off to World Championships

Local OTF standout is second in age group in Canada, heading to Ukraine July 10-14

OTFC'S Thomas Oxland, taking care of business at the Canada Summer Games Trials in Coquitlam on June 8, is headed for the World Youth Championships.
Parksville's Black Rage fastpitch team - Left front: Dakota Pratt, Selena Spracklin, left back: Madelynne Emes, Cassidy Kellow, Elise Grabove, Chloe Banks, Hailey Woods, Alexa Mitchell, Gabby Powell, Syvanna McNichol and Madi Jacobson - celebrate their gold medal win in Nanaimo.

U12 Black Rage remain unbeaten

Parksville team caps undefeated 13-0 season with 4-0 playoff win in Nanaimo

Parksville's Black Rage fastpitch team - Left front: Dakota Pratt, Selena Spracklin, left back: Madelynne Emes, Cassidy Kellow, Elise Grabove, Chloe Banks, Hailey Woods, Alexa Mitchell, Gabby Powell, Syvanna McNichol and Madi Jacobson - celebrate their gold medal win in Nanaimo.

Local girls lights out in free throw competition

Two local girls got the highest scores in their divisions in all of B.C. and the Yukon.

Parksville's Black Rage fastpitch team - Left front: Dakota Pratt, Selena Spracklin, left back: Madelynne Emes, Cassidy Kellow, Elise Grabove, Chloe Banks, Hailey Woods, Alexa Mitchell, Gabby Powell, Syvanna McNichol and Madi Jacobson - celebrate their gold medal win in Nanaimo.

U12 Black Rage remain unbeaten

Parksville team caps undefeated 13-0 season with 4-0 playoff win in Nanaimo

Parksville's Black Rage fastpitch team - Left front: Dakota Pratt, Selena Spracklin, left back: Madelynne Emes, Cassidy Kellow, Elise Grabove, Chloe Banks, Hailey Woods, Alexa Mitchell, Gabby Powell, Syvanna McNichol and Madi Jacobson - celebrate their gold medal win in Nanaimo.