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Free throw winner Olivia Williams, flanked by, from left, Matthew Morrison, Richard Barton (Dist. 2 Deputy), Oliver Perumal (Knight Council 7991) and Gerald Taylor (Grand Knight Council 7991), marks the moment during a special ceremony at Arrowview Elementary School last Wednesday.

Local girls lights out in free throw competition

Two local girls were lights out at the annual Knights of Columbus district free throw competition.

Free throw winner Olivia Williams, flanked by, from left, Matthew Morrison, Richard Barton (Dist. 2 Deputy), Oliver Perumal (Knight Council 7991) and Gerald Taylor (Grand Knight Council 7991), marks the moment during a special ceremony at Arrowview Elementary School last Wednesday.

QF Royals home for two

Parksville baseball team hosts Victoria on Canada Day

Errington's Katrina Hamilton, 15, and her horse Colour Me Pretty, above on their way to a second place finish on Saturday, were part of a strong stable of local riders in the mix at the new-look Arbutus Meadows Summer Derby.

Summer derby returns to Nanoose

Local riders take centre stage at first derby in many years at equestrian centre

Errington's Katrina Hamilton, 15, and her horse Colour Me Pretty, above on their way to a second place finish on Saturday, were part of a strong stable of local riders in the mix at the new-look Arbutus Meadows Summer Derby.
The Parksville team of Jim Muir, Stu MacNaughton and Keith Baker with the Mens A hardware atg last weekends Open Triples tourney at QBLBC.

QBLBC hosts open triples

The Qualicum Beach Lawn Bowling Club’s Open Triples tournament was a great success, despite the weather.

The Parksville team of Jim Muir, Stu MacNaughton and Keith Baker with the Mens A hardware atg last weekends Open Triples tourney at QBLBC.

B.C. Bike Race coming to Parksville Qualicum Beach area

550 riders from 26 countries will travel 328 km of some of B.C.’s most beautiful West Coast trails.

The Oceanside Crush savour their surprising silver medal win at the recent Bantam playdowns.

Crush take silver; upset favourites

The Oceanside Crush capped off their season in style last week, playing spoilers and mining a silver medal at the Bantam playdowns.

The Oceanside Crush savour their surprising silver medal win at the recent Bantam playdowns.
PUTTING ON A BRAVE face at the first aid tent on Sunday was Laura Byrne from Sooke. In this, her first time tackling the Qualicum Beach Triathlon, Byrne took a spill on her bike during her second and final lap. The crash aside, “I have to say the public works guys that were there... fantastic. They would not let me quit.” We asked if Laura was OK after her spill. “Oh yeah,” she said. “I need a new bike though. I wrecked it.”

QBT spill with a smile

Laura Byrne from Sooke took a spill during her first Qualicum Beach Triathlony but waved it off with a smile.

PUTTING ON A BRAVE face at the first aid tent on Sunday was Laura Byrne from Sooke. In this, her first time tackling the Qualicum Beach Triathlon, Byrne took a spill on her bike during her second and final lap. The crash aside, “I have to say the public works guys that were there... fantastic. They would not let me quit.” We asked if Laura was OK after her spill. “Oh yeah,” she said. “I need a new bike though. I wrecked it.”
The Summer Solstice soccer tournament played out at KSS last Saturday was a lively session that raised money for gardening projects in Qualicum Beach.

KSS soccer solstice tournament

The inaugural Soccer Solstice six-aside soccer tournament looks to have been a hit, and organizers are hoping to make it an annual event.

The Summer Solstice soccer tournament played out at KSS last Saturday was a lively session that raised money for gardening projects in Qualicum Beach.
A pleased Penny Youngash, part of Oceanside's 'Tri-Ing Not To Act Our Age' team which won the Masters Female category and set a new QBT record, crosses the finish line after finishing the run on Sunday.

Qualicum Beach Triathlon

550 from age 4 to 72 participate in huge 17th annual event

A pleased Penny Youngash, part of Oceanside's 'Tri-Ing Not To Act Our Age' team which won the Masters Female category and set a new QBT record, crosses the finish line after finishing the run on Sunday.

Nanoose Bay player on elite lacrosse team

It’s going to be a busy summer for Nanoose Bay’s Quinten Donaldson who has been named to the Boys Varsity Elite team.

Pheasant Glen will be hosting what may be the first-ever Island qualifier for the World Long Drive Championships. Above, event co-organizer Matt Leslie lets one rip at last year's world's in Nevada.

World long drive qualifier coming to Qualicum Beach

Pheasant Glen Golf Resort in Qualicum Beach will be hosting a RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship qualifier July 5-7.

Pheasant Glen will be hosting what may be the first-ever Island qualifier for the World Long Drive Championships. Above, event co-organizer Matt Leslie lets one rip at last year's world's in Nevada.

Busy Parksville lawn bowling season

From Canada Day to War Amps, free events and play for everyone.

Expanding beach volleyball

Oceanside Outdoor Sport is expanding its beach volleyball league.

Skimboarding takes centre stage in Parksville Bay in July with a three day camp and Parksville Pro/Am Skim Competition.

Second annual PV skim competition

A reminder that the second annual Parksville Pro/Am Skim Competition is fast approaching.

Skimboarding takes centre stage in Parksville Bay in July with a three day camp and Parksville Pro/Am Skim Competition.
Moments like this one captured last year — where a participant gets a kiss from his wife at the finish line — are a common sight at the QBT.

Qualicum Beach Triathlon

575 signed up, adults will do 400m swim, 18 km bike, 5km run

Moments like this one captured last year — where a participant gets a kiss from his wife at the finish line — are a common sight at the QBT.

Senior Women’s Golf Championship locals

Oceanside has two entries in the mix — Parksville’s Donna Doucett and Qualicum Beach stalwart Sally Dobler.

New soccer tournament

There’s a new soccer tourney in town, and this one could really take root.

The kids at French Creek Community School stepped up to the plate and had a lot of fun (see sample above) during the recent district-wide Jump Rope For Heart.

Kids skip rope for awareness and cash

French Creek Community School raises a lot of cash, have fun and promote health

The kids at French Creek Community School stepped up to the plate and had a lot of fun (see sample above) during the recent district-wide Jump Rope For Heart.
Rick Rae and his Genesis Boxing & Fitness have raised thousands of dollars for local charities over the past three plus years and provided area kids and adults with healthy and supportive environment.

Local club could use some support

After postponing the Emerald Gloves, Genesis is looking at the nationals

Rick Rae and his Genesis Boxing & Fitness have raised thousands of dollars for local charities over the past three plus years and provided area kids and adults with healthy and supportive environment.
Grade 9 quarterback Garrin McDonnell, above scampering in for the major against NDSS last Friday, got in some quality reps for the varsity Whalers at the spring jamboree in Nanaimo.

Spring Football Jamboree a big hit

Great chance for Jr. and Sr. Ballenas players to gain tournament game experience

Grade 9 quarterback Garrin McDonnell, above scampering in for the major against NDSS last Friday, got in some quality reps for the varsity Whalers at the spring jamboree in Nanaimo.