PQBeat

Ken Peters and Ken Neden of Arrowsmith Search and Rescue chat with PQB News and VI Daily Editor, Philip Wolf.

PQBNews and VI Daily Editor Philip Wolf chats with Qualicum Beach's Mayor, Brian Wiese.

PQBNews and VI Daily Editor Philip Wolf chats with Parksville's Mayor, Ed Mayne.

PQB News and VI Daily Editor Philip Wolf chats with Parksville Qualicum MLA Adam Walker.

Aaron Dawson, emergency program co-ordinator for the City of Parksville, talks with PQBNews and VI Daily editor Philip Wolf about efforts in the Parksville Qualicum Beach area to help with residents displaced during recent flooding, as well as updates on continuing EMO programs.

PQB News Publisher Peter McCully chats with the chairman of Ducks Unlimited, Oceanside chapter - Darin Brown, about managing wetlands and associated habitats in the PQB area.

Mitchel Cook of Nanoose recently challenged the Guinness World Record for most Burpees in an hour and joins VI Daily and PQB News Editor, Philip Wolf to discuss the attempt.

Erin Haluschak, football fan and Black Press Reporter joins VI Daily and PQB News Editor, Philip Wolf to discuss the mid season mark of the NFL Season.

Bonnie Brown of the Salvation Army chats with VI Daily and PQB News Editor Philip Wolf about the upcoming Christmas Kettle Campaign and the Salvation Army Community Food Bank.

The Superintendent of School District 69 in conversation with Philip Wolf, Editor of the Vancouver Island Daily and the Parksville Qualicum Beach News.

Roy Grekowski of the Arrowsmith Cycling Club chats with VI Daily and PQB News Editor Philip Wolf, about the club and it's activities.

Tigh-Na-Mara General Manager Paul Drummond and SOS Executive Director Susanna Newton chat with VI Daily and PQB News Editor Philip Wolf about this year's modified version of the Toy Drive, with three ways for the public to take part and help make Christmas brighter for local residents in need. All donations will benefit the SOS Caring for Community at Christmas program, providing gifts for local children and youth, as well as grocery store gift cards for low income families and individuals.

Rotary assistant governor Lynne Pearson chats with VI Daily and PQB News editor Philip Wolf, updating the activities of the Parksville and two Qualicum Beach Rotary Clubs.

John McKinley of the VI Daily and the Black Press Media digital team joins Philip Wolf, editor of the VI Daily and PQB News to chat about the 2021-22 NHL season. Talk includes the Vancouver Canucks, projected division and individual award winners, player health and whether the Tampa Bay Lightning can threepeat as Stanley Cup champs

Len Townsend, Chair of the PQ Foundation chats with PQB News and VI Daily Publisher Peter McCully, about PQ Foundation grants, bursaries and more.

Aaron Dawson and Rob Daman chat with VI Daily and PQB News Editor Philip Wolf, about Emergency Management Oceanside.

Vince Ditrich, former drummer with Spirit of the West, now turned author, chats with PQB News and VI Daily Publisher Peter McCully.

VI Daily and PQB News Editor Philip Wolf chats with Paul Watson, the President of the Oceanside Running Club. (ORCA

VI Daily and PQB News Editor Philip Wolf chats with the Mayor of Qualicum Beach, Brian Wiese.

Erin Haluschak, football fan and Black Press Reporter joins VI Daily and PQB News Editor, Philip Wolf to preview the upcoming NFL Season.

PQBNews and VI Daily Publisher Peter McCully chats with Parksville's Mayor, Ed Mayne.

VI Daily and PQB News Publisher Peter McCully chats with the President of the Parksville Museum, Mary Ellen Campbell about the early families of Parksville.

VI Daily and PQB News Publisher Peter McCully chats with Folk Music Icon, Valdy, who also plays a few tunes - in studio.

PQB News and VI Daily Publisher Peter McCully chats with Jennifer Bate the Executive Director of the MacMillan Arts Center in Parksville.

PQB News Publisher Peter McCully chats with Bhangra Dancer and social media sensation, Gurdeep Pandher.

Publisher Peter McCully chats with Willow Bloomquist from the Dashwood Volunteeer Fire Department, about wild fire season and the Fire Smart BC Program.

Vi Daily and PQB News Editor Philip Wolf and Publisher Peter McCully chat with Black Press photographer and videographer Arnold Lim from Tokyo, who is a photography manager at the Summer Olympics.

VI Daily Editor Philip Wolf chats with VI Health Officer Dr. Mike Benusic about C-19 vaccines and a return to normalcy.

Chef Thea Vanherwaarden of Comox chats with VI Daily and PQB News Editor Philip Wolf about her two runner up finishes on Master Chef Canada.

Local Golf Commentator Bill Flower chats with VI Daily and PQB News Editor Philip Wolf.

Editor Philip Wolf chats with Michael Garland of the Oceanside Safety Community Volunteer Association.

Blain Sepos, the Executive Director of the Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism Association chats with PQB News and VI Daily Editor, Philip Wolf.

Sports AdministratorJohn Furlong, who oversaw the 2010 Olympic Winter Games and who is part of a group organizing a bid for the 2030 Games - that would see various sports held across Vancouver Island, chats with Philip Wolf, Editor of the PQB News and the VI Daily.

The Parksville Downtown Business Association marks its 15th anniversary this month. Editor of the PQB News and the VI Daily, Philip Wolf chats about the future of the organization and the businesses in the city, with Pam Bottomley, the Executive Director and Sandy Hurley President.

VI Free Daily / PQB News editor Philip Wolf chats with Medical Health Officer for Central Vancouver Island, Dr. Sandra Allison.

Brian Collicot, co-ordinator of a non-profit agency program run by Oceanside Building Learning Together called the Technology Learning Centre, talks with PQB News/VI Free Daily editor Philip Wolf about digital literacy, assistance for seniors and more.

VIU honour student Tagen Marshall chats with PQB News/VI Free Daily editor Philip Wolf about advocacy, fundraising, meeting Rick Hansen and more.

Bonnie Brown of the Salvation Army, updates PQB News Editor Philip Wolf about the local Food Bank, and an event "Bowl of Hope - To Go" being held as a fundraiser for Soup Kitchen equipment.

Black Press reporter Erin Haluschak talks with VI Free Daily/PQB News editor Philip Wolf about missing persons on Vancouver Island, women in media and the NFL.

The Qualicum Beach Residents' Association hosted an all-candidates meeting via Zoom on May 1, as five hopefuls aim for one vacant spot on town council. Rev. Philip Spencer moderated the meeting. The candidates are (in alphabetical order) Brian Denbigh, Sarah Duncan, Peter Kent, Anne Skipsey and Jean Young.

Susanna Newton (SOS Executive Director) and Don Dempson (Project Rebuild Campaign Chair) chat with PQB News and VI Free Daily Ediitor, Philip Wolf.

The Eaglecrest Residents' Association hosted a virtual all-candidates meeting for the five hopefuls in the May 15 byelection for a vacant councillor position in Qualicum Beach. The event took place via Zoom on Tuesday, April 27. The five people running are Brian Denbigh, Sarah Duncan, Peter Kent, Anne Skipsey and Jean Young. They are vying to take the position left by Adam Walker, who became the MLA for Parksville-Qualicum.

Editor Philip Wolf chats with Bernie Pascall, former play by play announcer for the CFL, numerous Olympic Games, World Hockey Championships and the Vancouver Canucks, aboiut his induction into the CFL Hall of Fame, media wing.

Cheryl Dill, ED of the Career Centre and President of the Parksville Beachfest Society, chats with PQB News Publisher Peter McCully and Editor Philip Wolf, about the local job market and the Sandcastle Competitions.

Restaurant owners Oura and Kymon Giakoumakis talk with VI Free Daily/PQB News editor Philip Wolf about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Earl Blacklock, Therapeutic Counsellor chats with VI Daily and PQB News Editor Philip Wolf.

Publisher Peter McCully and Editor Philip Wolf chat with digital literacy and internet security expert Dan LaRocque on this edition of PQBeat.

Dorothee Kieser, The President of the Vancouver Island Master Gardeners Association chats with VI Daily and PQB News Editor Philip Wolf about all things gardening.

Jennifer Bate, The Executive Director of the McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville chats with VI Daily and PQB News Editor Philip Wolf, and Publisher Peter McCully.

PQB News and VI Daily Editor Philip Wolf chats with Mike Garland of the Oceanside Community Track Fundraising Committee.

VI Daily and PQB News Editor Philip Wolf chats with Mary Ellen Campbell of the Parksville Heritage Museum. including plans for upcoming events in 2021.