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A Day in the Life of

Parksville Photographed on Thursday July 26th, 2018

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A Day in the Life of

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Contributing Photographers Randy Hall is a Vancouver Island photographer specializing in nature photography, whether it is capturing natural settings such as seascapes or forest landscapes or the plants and animals that inhabit this part of British Columbia. Some of Randy’s work is currently on display in Studio 2 at The Old Schoolhouse Art Centre (TOSH) in Qualicum Beach.

Other images are available through Fine Art America. Website: http://RandyHallPhotography.com/ Linda Matteson uses her photography to document and inspire. After many years of extensive travelling she is happy to now take her photographic creativeness from her home base of Vancouver Island.

Lissa Alexander is the editor of Oasis Magazine, published quarterly by the Parksville Qualicum Beach News.

She is also the Marketing Co-ordinator at SOS. Lissa loves photographing people, particularly children, as their personalities shine through so brightly. Lissa has two children of her own, who are full of personality.

Lauren Collins is a full-time reporter and photographer with the Parksville Qualicum Beach News. In her free time, Lauren likes going out and exploring with her camera, especially when travelling. While Lauren enjoys shooting almost everything; her favourite is scenic and landscape shots.

Brian Argyle is a local freelance and event photographer, who also offers Lightroom and Photography instruction, workshops, tutoring and photo tours. See argylephoto. com

Peter McCully has been a broadcaster and publisher on both of Canada’s coasts and has owned a small newspaper and run an advertising agency along the way. Peter is an amateur photographer and has served as bass drummer for several Scottish Pipe Bands.

Michael Briones has been a journalist for over 35 years having worked in newspapers in Asia and in Canada.

He currently covers the regional district beat and local sports for the Parksville Qualicum Beach News. He loves to take action shots and has won BC Yukon Community Newspaper Association sport photo awards and also a Canadian Community Newspaper award.

Adam Kveton is an award-winning reporter/photographer working for the Parksville Qualicum Beach News.

His photographic interests include late-night urban, long-exposure and night-sky photography, landscapes and portraiture. Day in the Life provided a great opportunity to meet some delightful people.

More Day in the Life photos online at: Facebook.com/PQBNews

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“Almost Out” – Members of the Errington Fire Department, Skyler Collins and Scott Burke, keep a brush fire that broke out on a vacant lot in Allsbrook Road from spreading. - Michael Briones.

“Happy Birthday!” – Happy Birthday, Cheryl Dill, looking good. - Randy Hall.

“Smile While You Paint” – Yvonne Acheson working on another masterpiece. - Randy Hall.

“Troubadour” – Sarah Beatty performs at the Community Park during Beachfest, which offered live music, the annual Quality Foods Sand Sculpting competition and more.. - Adam Kveton.

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“A Break With Tyler”

- Lissa Alexander Tyler Hildebrandt enjoys an early morning smoke and a coffee outside the SOS Thrift Shop

“A Sign Of The Times”

- Peter McCully Parksville was mired in 30+ degree heat when this photo was taken , suggesting residents could cool down at the Oceanside Place arena.

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“Morning Chuckle”

- Lissa Alexander Courtney Woolsey and Taylor Doyle enjoying a morning coffee and a morning laugh at Bradley’s on Jensen.

“Up and At Em”- Randy Hall Bill Dean works on the morning playlist at the Lounge 99.9.

“Building Blueberry Hill”- Peter McCully Stefan Dannis of Thrifty Foods prepares for the customer rush to purchase fresh BC blueberries.

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“YAY, It’s Pool Day!”- Linda Matteson Springer Spaniel, Lola attends her weekly aqua physio sessions with therapist Carolyn Kutchyera of Coastal Canine Hydrotherapy in Errington.

“Bouncing Into The Day”

- Lissa Alexander Tammy Morris goes for a morning run wearing her Kangoo Jumps.

“Harbour Seal”- Brian Argyle Lyle Montgomery surfaces after doing a preliminary underwater inspection of a boat moored at French Creek Marina.

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“Splashdown”

- Brian Argyle The Davidson kids and friends cool off in the river while staying at Riverbend RV Park.

“Cool Move”

- Peter McCully The Oceanside Generals spent the hot day practising for the upcoming Season.

“OOPS” - Lissa Alexander From left, Kaylyn Elliot, Denise Kerr and Earl Newman get ready for another full day of traffic control in Parksville.

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“Yummy”

- Lissa Alexander Hope takes a bottle break while her friend Mango the rabbit admires her toes.

“Need Directions Sir?” - Linda Matteson

“It’s A Wrap”- Randy Hall

Park Attendant, Breanna Ashdown welcomes visitors to Rathtrevor campground with her engaging smile.

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“Flipping Out”

- Randy Hall Rebecca, visiting from the UK, taking a leap of faith at Topbridge Park.

“Gun Show”- Peter McCully Curtis Novak works out at the Iron Warehouse Gym.

“Delish!”- Peter McCully Sadie Binet arranges the arrival of fresh oysters, clams and mussels, at Parksville Save on Foods.

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“It’s Berry, Berry, Early”

- Peter McCully Cole Stratford, gets an early start on stocking the produce department at the Parksville Quality Foods location..

“Good Soaking”- Randy Hall

“Bee Tattooed”- Adam Kveton

Mike Wylie, giving the tee boxes a good soaking ahead of a day of play, at Morningstar Golf Course.

Wanderlust Tattoo’s owner, Mark Jansen, inks the arm of his partner, Tee Tyson. Her new tattoo featured a bee.

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“Split Decision”

- Michael Briones Martial Arts instructor Brett Fee gives Isaiah Parise, 3, a high five for doing a good split.

“Beach Cleanup”-Randy Hall Kathleen Cooke doing her part to keep our beaches looking good.

“Early Morning Harvest”- Linda Matteson Barbara Ebel from Nanoose Edibles gathers greens from the garden for sale in their certified organic farm kiosk.

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“Ladies Tea Time”

- Lissa Alexander From left to right, Skylar Beuerman, Hope Haliben, Auraelia and Autumn Alexander, and Arianna Beureman enjoy a tea party at Sweet Pea Family Child Care.

“Squeaky Clean”

“Heave - Ho!”- Peter McCully

- Brian Argyle Kimberley Boudreau rinses off her car at a local car wash.

Gareth Hughes gives bags of cans the old heave ho, as they are readied for shipping at Parksville Recycling Depot.

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“Sunscreen?’”

- Brian Argyle Madison Mitchell sprays sunscreen on Brady Andejelkovic while relaxing at Surfside RV Park.

“Two Please!”- Linda Matteson Jodie Lucas, owner/operator of Rusted Rake offers up some freshly made cinnamon buns on the restaurant’s terrace.

“Super Shiney Mornin”

- Peter McCully Kathy Hawkes and “Shiney” stop to fill the scooter on the way to Nanoose.

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“Long Trek”- Peter McCully A family heads out onto the sand of Parksville Beach with all the essentials required to enjoy the day.

“a-MAZE-ing Ice Cream!”- Linda Matteson Exiting from the corn maze at Silver Meadows Farm in Errington, Jersey Lavallee-Hare enjoys her ice cream cone on a hot summer’s day.

“Printing With Precision”

- Lissa Alexander Gary Saunders takes a quick check of the paper stack head at Coastal Colour Printing in Parksville.

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“The Snack Shack”

- Peter McCully Sarah Salmon serves sunny snacks at the Tigh na Mara snack shack,, down by the seashore..

“Weighing In”- Linda Matteson Service dog, Gamay gets her weight checked at Bellevue Veterinary Clinic in Errington.

“Fun-ctional Pot”

- Peter McCully Terry Yoxall throws clay at the Arrowsmith’s Potter’s Guild. The shop selling members work is open daily.

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“Close Ties”- Brian Argyle Coincidentally both born in the same hospital on the same day, visiting Park Sands RV’ers Wayne and Alice Mitchell celebrated their 80th birthday on July 30.

“The Girls”- Peter McCully Nelson Shaw of Blue Heron Steel Studio in Errington relaxes with two of his favorite girls.

“I’m Ready!”

- Linda Matteson Raine Folk is eager to get going on her evening paddle at Parksville Beach.

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“Evening Paddle”

- Brian Argyle Visiting from Calgary, siblings Denise and Richard Johnson enjoy an evening paddle

“Handy Andy”

- Peter McCully Andy Beattie puts the finishing touches on wordwork in the soon to be expanded space at Eat Fresh Urban Market.

“Two Ball, Corner Pocket”

- Randy Hall Bruno Gagne taking aim, at the Parksville Legion.

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“Cool at Home”

- Peter McCully Carol Ormiston beats the heat , and relaxes for a few minutes on the Main in front of Home Hardware.

“Sandwich Ar-teeests”- Lissa Alexander

“Dead Centre”- Peter McCully

From front to back, Wald Balzer, Tess Ylagan and Jess Eddy keep customers happy with stacked sandwiches at Subway.

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“Guardian of the Garden”

- Peter McCully Kaitlyn Michaels and Candice Coghill chat with “Groot” , everyone’s favorite plant / celebrity at Cultivate .

“Light Reading”- Randy Hall

“Showing The Love”- Linda Matteson

Susan Pierce making sure reading material at the Library is back where we can find it.

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“Getting Air”

- Brian Argyle Accomplished cyclist Matthew Paetkau gets airborne on his bike while practicing at the Skate Park in the evening sun.

“Perfectly Poised”

- Lissa Alexander Luna Rose from Penticton spots the camera and has a shy moment as she makes her way slowly down the slide at Parksville Community Park.

“Treasures And Trinkets”- Lissa Alexander Thrift Shop staff Dawn and Jackie sort through donations at the SOS Thrift Shop.

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“Airflow”

- Adam Kveton Nathan Waugh zips around the track at Fast Time Grand Prix, ignoring the heat as he picks up speed, and therefore, airflow.

“Solid Guys”

- Randy Hall No, he’s not getting fitted for concrete boots. The Borsboom Concrete crew working on a concrete pad.

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“Can’t count them all!”

- Adam Kveton Horticulturalist Bryon Fischer shows one of the many unique orchids grown at Paramount Orchids. The business has about 35,000 orchids, and more than 3,000 different kinds..

“Thumbs Up”

- Brian Argyle Parksville celebrity, “Flying Phil”, at work as a volunteer at the Salvation Army Food Bank.

“In the (Cool) Zone Man”

- Peter McCully Kenneth Penman trys to keep up with demand of cool beverages in the Wembley BCLC - on one of the hottest days of the year..

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“Fresh Look”- Peter McCully New branding signs are installed by the Parksville Downtown Business Association.

“Guard Dog”-Lissa Alexander Kobe protects his owner’s shiny, red Corvette, while getting a few paw marks on it.

“Wait For It”- Lissa Alexander Autumn and Auraelia brace themselves for the full impact of Parksville Community Park’s splash bucket.

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“Sister Act”

- Randy Hall Brianna and Rebecca took it upon themselves to add a little twist on a classic photo at Topbridge Park.

“Ready To Help”-Brian Argyle At Lordco Auto Parts, Inside Sales Associate Cheryl Cooper is always knowledgeable, smiling and helpful.

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“Fresh Milk”- Randy Hall John Gourlay, during feeding time at Morningstar Farm.

“Balancing Act”

- Linda Matteson Bowen and Raine Folk turn their kayaks into paddleboards during a hot summer’s night at Parksville Beach.

“Stuff, Stuff And More Stuff”

- Brian Argyle At the Demxx Warehouse Outlet, Michelle Oxford and Laura McIntosh are enjoying their work day at ‘The Land of Stuff’.

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“Madrona Sunset”

- Brian Argyle As the sun sets, the view from Madrona Point is very serene.

“What’s It Weigh?”- Brian Argyle If you’ve ever wondered what your car, truck, boat or RV actually weighs, after hours you can go on the scales at the Parksville Weigh Station and find out.

“Silhouetted”- Linda Matteson A sunset paddler at Parksville Beach.

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“Evening Bliss”

- Brian Argyle As the sun drops, boaters, kayaker, swimmer and dog all are enjoying the water in Parksville Bay.

“What Goes Up”

- Randy Hall What goes up, should come down.

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Proudly Managing Your Events Summer by the Sea Street Market Summer by the Sea Street Market is on Craig Street, Tuesday nights from June to August.

The market is a true reflection of our community’s vibrant character. Craig street is alive with energy and filled with over 180 vendors. It’s a great weekday event and is popular with locals and visitors looking for a unique experience. With an eclectic mix of merchants, artisans, craftspeople, farmers, live entertainment and of course food vendors. There really is something for everyone! Experience downtown Parksville like you never have before.

Business Achievement Awards Business Achievement Awards recognize and honour businesses that excel in our community. The annual event celebrates outstanding business success in Parksville and district. Residents and visitors are encouraged to nominate a deserving individual or business in one of six categories. A few of the categories include: Service Excellence, Young Professional of the Year and Large Business of the Year. The award recipients are announced at an Awards dinner held in March each year. Last year we had a record number of nominations, lots of interest from the community, great publicity and a sold-out awards ceremony. Managing the Awards represents a lot of work but it’s so worth it to see the finalists excitement!

Canada Day in Parksville

Canada Day in Parksville has been a tradition in our beautiful city for over 15 years. This special day is all about bringing our community together and is one of the largest celebrations on Vancouver Island. Residents and visitors gather for the festivities starting with the Shriners Pancake Breakfast followed by the popular street parade. It’s a day filled with family fun and entertainment. There’s food trucks, magic tricks, face painting, air brush tattoos, feather extensions for hair, bouncy castles, rides, kite displays, teddy bear toss, watermelon eating contest and birthday cake and its all in the Parksville Community Park. To complete the day there’s the grand finale in the evening with live entertainment and fireworks sponsored by Thrifty Foods.

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