
Michael Briones
Reporter and Photographer at Parksville/Qualicum Beach News
Parksville Qualicum Beach News Reporter/Photographer
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pqbnews.com | Michael Briones
The Regional District of Nanaimo is updating its Parks and Trails Classification system. A preliminary draft of the project was presented by staff at the RDN Committee of the Whole meeting, held May 20 for comments and questions.
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pqbnews.com | Michael Briones
A majority of Qualicum Beach residents rate the quality of their life positively, surpassing the national average. This was revealed in the results of the 2025 quality of life survey, conducted by the town between Jan. 16 and March 20. The report of the study was presented at the town's committee of the whole meeting on May 21.
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2 weeks ago |
pqbnews.com | Michael Briones
The Ravensong Waterdancers are offering young swimmers an opportunity to experience artistic swimming. The club will be holding AquaGo, a safe, fun, inclusive program, that will give children aged eight to 11 a taste of synchronized swimming and what the Waterdancers are all about. The introduction to synchronized swimming will be held every Tuesday and Thursdays from July 8 to July 31.
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pqbnews.com | Michael Briones
The Arrowsmith Community Recreation Association 3-on-3 basketball tournament featured eight teams and was held in conjunction with youth week. The players are aged 11 to 15 years old. It was another successful tournament that has now been going on annually for more than 10 years at the Coombs Fairgrounds gym.
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2 weeks ago |
pqbnews.com | Michael Briones
Qualicum Beach's iconic The Old School House Arts Centre is struggling to keep its operations going. High operating costs and the lack of funding are impacting the existence of TOSH, which revealed its situation when officials appeared as a delegation at town council's regular meeting on May 14.
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Canadian curlers take on American curlers in the 60th International Tankard Binspiel that is hosted by Parksville Curling Club. Games are underway and will end on March 23. @PQBNews https://t.co/rLcj8NDRZI

NDP candidate Stephanie Higginson thanks her supporters after garnering the most votes to win the Ladysmith Oceanside riding. @PQBNews @ParksvilleNews https://t.co/oRE2UCUMkY

Ballenas Whalers Senior Varsity saved the best for last as they sank Nanaimo District Islanders 22-6 for their first BC High School Football Association win this season. It was their final league game today. https://t.co/asW7FEpYQm