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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

Smelly situation: Parksville man operates skate rental service for 20 years

Smelly situation: Parksville man operates skate rental service for 20 years

Simkin learned his craft on his own
Parksville Panters players remain hooked on hockey at a ripe age

Parksville Panters players remain hooked on hockey at a ripe age

Senior players not ready to give up playing the sport quite yet
UPDATE: Family helps locate Vancouver Island man who was missing in Horne Lake area

UPDATE: Family helps locate Vancouver Island man who was missing in Horne Lake area

Arrowsmith Search and Rescue personnel happy with positive outcome
29-year-old Vancouver Island man missing in Horne Lake area

29-year-old Vancouver Island man missing in Horne Lake area

Search and rescue crews, RCMP seek assistance in finding man
Parksville linebacker Barlow joins UBC Thunderbirds football program

Parksville linebacker Barlow joins UBC Thunderbirds football program

Young gridiron standout aims to hone his football skills
87-year-old gets chance to fly electric plane at Vancouver Island airport

87-year-old gets chance to fly electric plane at Vancouver Island airport

Former RCAF captain says aircraft is 'the future'
Senior Vancouver Island mountain biker rescued after fall from steep embankment

Senior Vancouver Island mountain biker rescued after fall from steep embankment

Injured 74-year-old man airlifted to safety from Englishman River Falls Park
Parksville to host Vancouver Island Pickleball Championships

Parksville to host Vancouver Island Pickleball Championships

Close to 250 players expected at inaugural tournament
Living in your RV is OK in parts of mid-Vancouver Island for now

Living in your RV is OK in parts of mid-Vancouver Island for now

Regional District of Nanaimo will look the other way while bylaws get updated
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
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