michael briones

Parksville Qualicum Beach News Reporter/Photographer

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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

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NDP candidate Stephanie Higginson thanks her supporters after garnering the most votes to win the Ladysmith Oceanside riding. @PQBNews @ParksvilleNews

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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.

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The final round of the 2023 BC Men’s Amateur Golf Championships is down to the last nine holes at Morningstar Golf Club. Leader Cooper Humphreys teeing off on No. 10 hole. @ParksvilleNews

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Back to basics. How long it took me to finish the distance is no longer relevant. What is important is the effort and finding the drive and motivation to start running again after a long layoff. I thank God for this blessing that still allows me to run. #getinshape

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The Parksville Heritage Centre that includes the PQB News office is on fire with fire crews battling to contain the flames! @ParksvilleNews

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Power is still out in some areas in Parksville Qualicum Beach due to fallen lines that was caused by the heavy wind storm that hit the region Friday night. BC Hydro crews are currently out working to get power back on. @ParksvilleNews

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Preliminary results show Teunis Westbroek will be returning as mayor of Qualicum Beach! @ParksvilleNews

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Ballenas Whalers Senior Varsity football team currently leads 45-0 against visiting Windsor in their first AA Coastal Conference game at Ballenas field. @ParksvilleNews

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Parksville firefighters currently fighting a building that is on fire on Memorial Ave beside the Oceanside Animal Hospital. @ParksvilleNews

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The Oceanside Generals battling hard to stay alive in Game 5 of the VIJHL final against the Peninsula Panthers who lead the series 3-1. A strong second periord led by Carter Johnson’s two goals rallied the Generals who now lead 4-3 with one more period to play. @ParksvilleNews

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The Quality Foods Oceanside Generals stopped Campbell River Storm 4-3 in Game 2 in front of home fans Saturday, March 12 to take a 2-0 lead in their VIJHL best-of-seven North Division final. @ParksvilleNews

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Quality Foods Oceanside Generals advance to second round of the VIJHLplayoffs after stopping the Comox Glacier Kings 3-1 in Game 7 of the opening playoff series at home Sunday night. Mile Carson seals the game with an empty-netter goal. @ParksvilleNews

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The Freedom Convoy in Parksville Qualicum Beach was an endless flow of vehicles that were cheered on by many residents bearing posters and signs along Island Highway this morning! @ParksvilleNews

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Surfside RV Resort in Parksville is dealing with flooding that required assistance from Parksville Fire Department. @ParksvilleNews

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Members of the Arrowsmith Tennis Club shovelled snow off the tennis courts to ensure they get to play tennis sooner! Story @ParksvilleNews

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Arrowsmith Search and Rescue are now out on Martindale Road in Parksville to help evacuate residents impacted by the flooding. @ParksvilleNews

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Martindale Road is ine again flooded. Some residents near the Englisman River had to leave their homes when the river started overflow. @ParksvilleNews

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Nanoose Bay’s Mitchel Cook is currently attempting to set a new Guinness World Record for the most burpees in an hour! @ParksvilleNews