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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

Twins from France enjoy Canadian style of hockey on Vancouver Island

Twins from France enjoy Canadian style of hockey on Vancouver Island

Alhaj twins a force on defence and offence VIJHL Generals
Nanoose Bay resident seeks more community involvement on cell tower site selection

Nanoose Bay resident seeks more community involvement on cell tower site selection

New guiding policies sought in RDN bylaw regarding cell towers
Ping pong helps Vancouver Island seniors deal with Parkinson's disease

Ping pong helps Vancouver Island seniors deal with Parkinson's disease

Table tennis group assists variety of players
Cat stuck up a tree for 5 days in Parksville rescued by skilled climber

Cat stuck up a tree for 5 days in Parksville rescued by skilled climber

Kitty recovering nicely at home
RDN wants to talk about RV living, waste and wolf dogs at Island municipal convention

RDN wants to talk about RV living, waste and wolf dogs at Island municipal convention

10 resolutions to be submitted for consideration at AVICC convention in Nanaimo in April
Vancouver Island officials tired of stop signs at unused railway crossings

Vancouver Island officials tired of stop signs at unused railway crossings

Qualicum Beach wants AVICC, UBCM to lobby government for crossing traffic control reconfiguration
Foreign medical doctors facing Vancouver Island licensing challenges

Foreign medical doctors facing Vancouver Island licensing challenges

Assistance and support sought from Qualicum Beach council
Regional District of Nanaimo bylaw enforcement cases on the rise

Regional District of Nanaimo bylaw enforcement cases on the rise

Building and land-use files represent the highest call volume to bylaws department
Island Paralympic gold-medalist gives emotional thanks to supporters

Island Paralympic gold-medalist gives emotional thanks to supporters

After Paris success, Parksville's Nicholas Bennett now looking at Los Angeles Paralympics in 2028
RDN honours former chairman of the board after his death last month

RDN honours former chairman of the board after his death last month

George Holme served as Nanoose Bay's regional director for nearly 30 years
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