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Michael Briones

Michael Briones

In April of 2017, I had the privilege of rejoining The NEWS team from the Comox Valley Echo. My earlier experience with The NEWS dates back to 1997, when I covered sports for the publication.

My journey in the newspaper industry began in 1981 as a proofreader for the English-language Standard in Hong Kong. Since then, I've embarked on diverse roles in various newspapers, covering everything from police and government to sports and general assignments. My career has taken me to different corners of the country, from Ontario to Northern B.C. and now, back to Mid-Vancouver Island, where I continue to contribute to the field I'm passionate about.

Phone
250-905-0026
Email
michael.briones@pqbnews.com

Recent Work by Michael

90-year-old Island weightlifter Fergusson sets Canadian Masters record

90-year-old Island weightlifter Fergusson sets Canadian Masters record

Qualicum Beach lifter Kasten, 70, also sets Canadian mark to earn gold
Island's Bennett to represent Canada at World Para Swimming Championships

Island's Bennett to represent Canada at World Para Swimming Championships

Event to take place in Singapore in late September
Good Samaritan Island company replaces stolen school soccer goals

Good Samaritan Island company replaces stolen school soccer goals

Shockwave Seats, a Sidney marine company, to donate new equipment to Errington Elementary
District officials, RCMP want to stop encampments near Parksville boundary

District officials, RCMP want to stop encampments near Parksville boundary

Formal request made to province for installation of barricades
Vancouver Island woman starts running program in her mid-60s

Vancouver Island woman starts running program in her mid-60s

Cheryl Lee: 'You're never too old to start running'
Island school troubled by people moving the goalposts — literally

Island school troubled by people moving the goalposts — literally

School administrators ask in Errington asking public for help solving mystery
Qualicum Beach sets fees for EV charging units

Qualicum Beach sets fees for EV charging units

Council gives new fees three readings
Pepé the skunk brings new vibe to North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre

Pepé the skunk brings new vibe to North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre

Young animal can now be viewed by the public
Qualicum Beach arts centre dealing with financial struggles

Qualicum Beach arts centre dealing with financial struggles

TOSH asks town for funding this year
North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre celebrates 40 years of aiding animals

North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre celebrates 40 years of aiding animals

Variety of special events scheduled to mark NIWRA's anniversary
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