Council suppressing citizen input on proposed cell tower?
2020-09-23
QB residents Dr. Fred and Carol Dowe, in a recent letter to the Mayor, Council, and Town Staff, raise objections about the public consultation processContinue Reading
Pat Collins on new jazz album, KSS days
2020-09-23
One of the many professional musicians that got their start here in Qualicum Beach released a new album earlier this year. We had the opportunityContinue Reading
Town not enforcing builder compliance
2020-09-23
While working on a previous story about community opposition to proposed changes at a waterfront property on Higson Crescent in the northwest corner of QB,Continue Reading
Letters: confusing COVID-19 expert advice
2020-09-23
Reader Barb Riordan writes about the confusing plethora of COVID-19 “experts,” and how to assess their sometimes conflicting advice. When it comes to understanding COVID-19,Continue Reading
BREAKERS: timely tidbits
2020-09-23
Readers question Mayor’s rationale for lack of Town beautification TOSH Music on Sunday is streaming ahead online Celebrate National Tree Day September 23 Become aContinue Reading
Rattled Mayor and Town engineer crank up spin machine
2020-09-15
On April 2, 2020, Mayor Brian Wiese and Town engineer Bob Weir were issued a federal Compliance Order to stop construction that had continued forContinue Reading
QB author taps into young adult scene
2020-09-15
Warning — irony ahead. Having grown up in Vancouver and lived in Victoria for most of her adult life, writer Laura Langston finds the thingContinue Reading
Fewer prescription meds a pandemic silver lining?
2020-09-15
Many people have stopped seeking medical attention during the COVID-19 pandemic out of fear of catching the virus at a doctor’s office or clinic. AsContinue Reading
BREAKERS: timely tidbits
2020-09-15
QB’ers join province-wide Forest March on Friday, September 18 Tossing cigarette butts could cost you $575 Vote for the 2020 Grand Prix d’Art People’s ChoiceContinue Reading
Letters: dynamic OCP needed, Walker survey support
2020-09-15
Eaglecrest resident, John Wood, offers his views on community engagement: There are many discussions around land development in town, and constant use of the acronymsContinue Reading