Author: Roy Summerhayes

Here are some favorite places to visit in Parksville Qualicum Beach and area in the fall: Click here to see the complete article.

Organizers of the Salt Spring Apple Festival say that Sunday’s event is “a chance to visit Apple Heaven while still here on Earth.” Click here to read the complete article.

Climate and WeatherThe Island’s climate is envied by the rest of Canada due to its mild winters and moderate summers.  Click here to read the complete article.

A foot passenger ferry service between Vancouver and Victoria could soon be operating out of the Inner Harbour’s historic CPR Steamship Terminal, along with a deep ocean education centre affiliated with the University of Victoria. Click here to read the complete article.

Find a quiet place, close your eyes; take a deep breath and relax. Think pleasant thoughts. of friends, loved ones or favourite places.  Click here to read the complete article.

This guest article by http://www.visitparksvillequalicumbeach.com/) 1. North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre: Here’s your opportunity to view Vancouver Island wildlife, especially raptors and black bears! This is a non-profit organization that cares for the well-being of Vancouver Island wildlife. Find them at 1240 Leffler Road in Errington.  Click here to read the complete article.

This little boy drowned. He didn’t live long enough to know the bureaucratic differences between the words immigrant, refugee or displaced person. We let him down because as Canadians we do know the difference. All the values that we hold dear in our society were built by people that left their homeland in search of […]

 I had no idea that the  technology sector  in Greater Victoria has grown into to a $4-billion industry employing more than 15,000 people directly and rivals silicon valley as a source of brilliant talent. Did you know that? Click here to read the complete article.    

 Island time has only 3 parts, morning, afternoon and nights. Far too many people, especially children, are now prisoners of social media. Social media can now be grouped with fire and water; they are all good servants but make terrible masters. Switch off and take comfort in all that is good within you, your family, […]

Rotary Club of Parksville A.M. provides service to our community and advances world understanding by building on the strengths of our members. Click here to read more