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Big White under international spotlight hosting the 25th FIPS World Congress
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (299+ words) Published 12:20 pm Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Delegates from 12 countries during the F'd'ration Internationale des Patrouilles de Ski (FIPS) 23th World Congress held at Big White from March 27 to April 3. (Big White Ski Resort) The world's most highly-touted ski patrollers have gathered at Big…...
Armstrong/Parksville pair stick it to foes at Canadian curling finals
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (629+ words) Published 9:30 am Wednesday, April 1, 2026 The victory parade was at a Walmart in Saskatchewan which included a birthday bash with his sister. Derrell Sears of Armstrong celebrated his first Canadian Stick Curling Championship in the Maritimes by stopping in Moose Jaw…...
Regional District of Nanaimo offers pickleball lessons for beginners
21+ hour, 45+ min ago (134+ words) Published 6:30 pm Wednesday, April 1, 2026 By PQN News Staff Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in Parksville Qualicum Beach. Two prominent local groups focus on promoting the sport in the region. They are the Oceanside Pickleball Club, which plays regularly…...
Safe drinking water, food service restored aboard Gulf Islands ferry
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (216+ words) Published 11:50 am Tuesday, March 31, 2026 By Peninsula News Review Staff Potable water means food service is restored aboard the Salish Sea Raven that runs to the Southern Gulf Islands. (BC Ferries) Safe drinking water is back on board the ferry that…...
‘Weddings of the Century’ fashion show set for April 18 in Qualicum Bay
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (355+ words) Published 11:30 am Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Fashion history will come to life at the Weddings of the Century event, which will showcase an intricate blend of history and high fashion with a generous dose of humour in Qualicum Bay on April 18. Local…...
WHAT’S ON: A list of PQB community events, week of March 29, 2026
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (1858+ words) Published 9:30 pm Sunday, March 29, 2026 Alpine Gardeners of Central Vancouver Island: Meeting at 1:30 p.m., doors open at 1 p.m., St. Mark's Anglican Church, 138 Hoylake Rd W. Qualicum Beach, at the corner of Memorial Avenue at Hoy Lake Road. Fee $5 at door. Speaker: Richard Hebda " Dwarf…...
‘Raven and the Duke’ duo perform at Parksville arts centre on April 10
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (569+ words) Published 5:35 am Sunday, March 29, 2026 Raven and the Duke are preparing for an evening of musical variety at the McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville on April 10. Singer-songwriter Brian DenHertog (the Duke) has been playing folk, pop, blues and Canadiana for more…...
Third-period dagger slows Victoria in tightly wound VIJHL final opener
6+ day, 45+ min ago (687+ words) Published 11:30 am Friday, March 27, 2026 Simon Semancik celebrates his fourth post-season goal. Unfortunately, his late first-period tally was the only offense for the Victoria Cougars, who dropped Game 1 of the VIJHL championship series 2-1 to the Nanaimo Buccaneers. (Tony Trozzo/Victoria News)…...
Oceanside Minor Baseball to kick off season with Easter Egg hunt
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (183+ words) Published 11:30 am Saturday, March 28, 2026 The Oceanside Minor Baseball Association is excited to get their spring season going. Before it moves to the outdoor fields, the OMBA is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt as well as Coaches Caravan, a BC Minor…...
Oceanside Music announces spring concert series in Parksville
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (366+ words) Published 10:30 am Saturday, March 28, 2026 By PQB News Staff Oceanside Music has planned a spring concert series with performances in March, April and May. The series begins with Favourites Old and New at 2:30 p.m. on March 29 at Knox United Church (345 Pym St.)…...