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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

No enforcement for now on use of RVs as long-term homes in RDN

No enforcement for now on use of RVs as long-term homes in RDN

Staff recommends suspending bylaw enforcement at RV parks and campgrounds
Off-leash dog injured after being struck with machete on Vancouver Island trail

Off-leash dog injured after being struck with machete on Vancouver Island trail

Animal was being aggressive toward couple: Oceanside RCMP
Regional District of Nanaimo looks at reality of RV living during housing crisis

Regional District of Nanaimo looks at reality of RV living during housing crisis

Electoral services committee defers zoning bylaw update
$1.1-million loan for Nanoose Bay reservoir project to be decided by residents

$1.1-million loan for Nanoose Bay reservoir project to be decided by residents

RDN board endorses alternative approval process
BRIONES: Birdwatching offers look into wonderful Vancouver Island world

BRIONES: Birdwatching offers look into wonderful Vancouver Island world

COLUMN: Reporter learns to spot variety of creatures on excursion
Vancouver Island baseball star named player of the year at NCAA Div. 2 school

Vancouver Island baseball star named player of the year at NCAA Div. 2 school

Nicoll continues to impress with South Arkansas University Muleriders
Vancouver Island volunteer honoured for bravery during harrowing 2020 river rescue

Vancouver Island volunteer honoured for bravery during harrowing 2020 river rescue

Nick Rivers presented with Governor General’s Award
Qualicum Beach won’t authorize owner-occupant short-term vacation rentals

Qualicum Beach won’t authorize owner-occupant short-term vacation rentals

Council wants full review done in 2027
Former Calgary zookeeper emotional releasing B.C. eagle back into wild

Former Calgary zookeeper emotional releasing B.C. eagle back into wild

B.C.’s North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre lets year-old bald eagle go after nursing it to health
RDN looks at providing free transit service on election days

RDN looks at providing free transit service on election days

RDN looking at policy after previously considering free transit case by case
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