Lissa Alexander

Story by Shirley Culpin Photos by Brian Argyle It’s a long way from West Yorkshire in England to Qualicum Beach. And it’s a long, long way from being a professional viola player to becoming a purveyor of fine coffee. In a nutshell though, that is Jeremy Perkins’ story and … [Read more...] about A courtship with coffee and music

Article by Shirley Culpin  Photos by Brian Argyle A trip to the Whiskey Creek Tree Farm to cut Christmas trees has become an annual tradition for thousands in this area. Families trek out en masse to the remote Melrose Road location that runs uphill along 40 hectares of hydro … [Read more...] about Picking the perfect Christmas tree

Oceanside Classical Concerts’ president and artistic director, David Douglas has two main passions. Music and aviation. “I have a life long love of classical music. I was brought up in a house where my mother played the piano and sang, and received awards for some of the stuff … [Read more...] about Concert series flying at high altitudes

With an acting career that has spanned four decades, and having starred in over 75 films, Treat Williams is well aware that his first role on Broadway was an important one, but back then, the part felt like torture. “It was 1973, so (during) the first 6 months of my career, and … [Read more...] about Treat Williams-The Path to Chesapeake Shores runs through Qualicum Beach

The partners in one of Parksville’s newest businesses literally travelled the world in search of the ideal career — and the ideal beer. In the end, they found both of them right back at home. Arrowsmith Brewing Company, the region’s first commercial craft brewery, opened on … [Read more...] about Crafting a Parksville Pint