Qualicum Beach News

Myriad, a superb new jazz trio from Toronto will be performing at Music on Sunday May 27 at The Old School House .

Fresh off of the Theatre BC Festival in Courtenay, which saw ECHO Players win a pair of awards, the Qualicum Beach theatre company ends their season with the production of Office Hours.

Vancouver band The Boom Booms brought their Latin-soul-funk-rock-reggae vibe to a sold out house at the Errington Hall May 18.

Then and now: Qualify Foods co-owners Noel Hayward, John Briuolo and Ken Schley celebrate their 30th anniversary in business this year.

By Brenda Gough - Parksville Qualicum Beach News Published: May 22, 2012 1:00 PM Updated: May 22, 2012 1:06 PM Cancer below the belt is a serious subject matter and for some difficult to talk about but An Underwear Affair cancer fundraiser at Deez Bar and Grill in Qualicum Beach on Friday, May 25 is all about having fun for a good cause.

A gala and finale was set for May 20 at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, but due to many contributing factors, the event has been delayed and a new date is still to be determined.

It's a battle between Qualicum Beach and Quadra Island, one that Richard and Elizabeth Rosewell hope will be won here - but they need help to make that happen.

One-armed man Keith Roger and Jim Currey rehearse a scene in the ECHO Player's latest production of Office Hours.

A trio of artists, including Parksville's Therese Johnston, have their work on display at The Old School House in Qualicum Beach.

She may only be in Grade 12, but Qualicum Beach teenager Alli MacKay is already an award winning filmmaker and she is well on her way to making a name for herself as a film director.

Five Oceanside physicians have taken the time in recent days to invite their patients to join them for a walking event as part of a British Columbia Medical Association provincial initiative that coincides with the World Health Organization's Move for Health Day.

Adam Penley , Matthew Hais and Travis DeRoy were just a few of he cadets from 893 Beaufort Squadron who helped make a fundraising event at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre a huge success May 12.

Qualicum Beach councillor Bill Luchtmeijer wants to include the City of Parksville and Regional District of Nanaimo in the future operation of the town's airport.

Captain Spencer Thompson and first officer Phillip Carson are two of the 55 employees of Orca Airways, now flying between Qualicum Beach and Vancouver.

Opposition leader Adrian Dix is going to make the case about why people should vote for him at a fundraising dinner in Parksville.

In the opinion of an executive medical director for the Vancouver Island Health Authority, the new health centre in Parksville isn't likely to have emergency room service.

You can expect a delightful mixture of ragtime, dixieland, swing, pop and soul music when clarinetist Liam Hockley joins pianist Ron Hadley at The Old Dutch Inn May 11 and 12.

Two time Juno winning banjoist Jayme Stone makes music inspired by folk traditions from around the world and he will bring his amazing music to the Errington Hall Saturday, May 12.

Chilliwack brought four decades of rocking music to Qualicum Beach on Wednesday, May 9 and the standing ovation was proof the Canadian band still has what it takes to connect with their audience.

Qualicum Beach corporate administrator Trudy Coates mounted up for last year's Bike to Work Week event, while deputy corporate administrator Heather Svensen and planner Luke Sales doled out the snacks.