Town handing QB staff, dollars and control to Parksville
2021-08-31
Complaints from the public about poorly managed civic affairs, the lack of transparency at Town Hall and the deteriorating ambience of the Town of QualicumContinue Reading
Bigleaf maple syrup runs in the family
2021-08-31
We’re still enjoying summer but chillier mornings tell us autumn isn’t that far away. For those who enjoy the change in seasons, autumn conjures upContinue Reading
BREAKERS: BC Ombudsperson cites Town misconduct – Turf field conflict of interest – Mayor threatens chainsaws over tree by-law
2021-08-31
QB Deputy CAO Svensen cited for misconduct by BC Ombudsperson Grant application for $5M turf field reveals undisclosed conflict of interest Mayor threatens chainsaws willContinue Reading
Solving QB’s Housing problem – whose job is it?
2021-08-31
Affordable housing is a frequent topic of conversation, debate and occasional misinformation in our Town. We hear folks claiming that there is a housing crisisContinue Reading
LETTERS: Town benches – Falsely-framed warring camps
2021-08-31
Why is the Town removing our benches? Dear Editor, This is a list of benches that I have noticed on my walks around Qualicum BeachContinue Reading
The Growth Ponzi Scheme
2021-08-03
Charles (Chuck) Marohn is the cofounder and president of Strong Towns. A professional engineer and a land use planner with decades of experience, Chuck holdsContinue Reading
BREAKERS: Mayor Wiese discounts public input – Sarah Duncan alleged misconduct dismissed – Naked Naturals unveiled – St. Andrews fundraiser – Scott Tanner memorial
2021-08-03
Mayor Wiese miscounts, discounts neighbourhood opposition to spot rezoning New Naked Naturals store receives first reading by QB Council Sarah Duncan’s after-hours access to CCCUContinue Reading
Ducks for hire work wonders in QB gardens
2021-08-03
“Amy Winehouse” gave birth to three baby girls on June 14 — no, not the late singer who blazed like a comet until 10 yearsContinue Reading
Isn’t that proposed new building a soul-crushing piece of shit?
2021-08-03
Founder of Open Space, founding publisher of Monday Magazine, originator of the seven Gaining Ground urban sustainability conferences, Gene Miller is currently promoting ASH, anContinue Reading
LETTERS: Strange war on trees in QB
2021-08-03
What defines Qualicum Beach, the strange wars on trees? In Qualicum Beach, if all our neighbours did what mine are doing today — chopping downContinue Reading