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Island woman rallies global support after Parkinson’s diagnosis

Heather McEwen rallied 60 people to walk one mile on May 19 and raised 7K in support of a non-profit

May 22, 2025 8:28 AM Read more >

Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association mending fences through music

Party band Demographix, and singer/songwriter Chris Andres headline

May 22, 2025 7:00 AM Read more >

Nanaimo and Area Land Trust celebrating 30 years of stewardship

Community members interested in native plants or conservation invited to bring-your-own picnic May 24

May 21, 2025 5:05 AM Read more >

Ladysmith's Bayview Brewing turns 3 with big bash at Transfer Beach

Local brewery marks milestone with music, beer, food and friendship

May 20, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

YOUR PHOTOS: Face-to-face encounter with a bear in Parksville

Send your photos to editor@pqbnews.com

May 20, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >

Vancouver Island family keeping local beaches clean one boatload at a time

Tyler Bohn started a GoFundMe to help him and his family clean up Sooke's beaches.

May 20, 2025 2:19 PM Read more >

Victoria streets to pulse with culture at Awakening Chinatown

It started as a pandemic recovery plan – now it’s one of the city’s most vibrant traditions

May 20, 2025 1:14 PM Read more >

Gardens filled with art and song for Sooke's Secret Garden and Artisan Tour

The tour returns June 7 and 8 with 10 gardens to explore

May 20, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

Sooke News Mirror publisher flees the coop: Sluggett retires after 27 years

Rod Sluggett retires from the Sooke News Mirror after 27 years

May 19, 2025 7:30 AM Read more >

PHOTOS & VIDEO: Day 2 of 162nd Victoria Highland Games

Possibly the world’s longest-running Highland Games, the event was held through both World Wars

May 18, 2025 5:36 PM Read more >