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November 2021

TELUS proxy constrains QB residents’ input, with help from Council and federal agency

2021-11-16
On: November 16, 2021

On June 22, 2021, the Town announced it had issued a development permit two months earlier to TELUS to install a 45 metre tall communicationsContinue Reading

Breakers at Qualicum Beach

BREAKERS: Councillor’s misconduct – Chamber’s no-show – Mayor’s dumpster disinformation – CAO vacancy, Town seeks external consultant?

2021-11-16
On: November 16, 2021

Councillor Harrison demonstrates need for a Code of Conduct Chamber delegation a puzzling no-show at Council Mayor spreads disinformation in attempt to dump cardboard collectionContinue Reading

Alcove – the ultimate ‘shop local’ offers exceptional handmade goods

2021-11-16
On: November 16, 2021

Driving into the heart of Qualicum Beach, one of the most eye-catching storefronts is Alcove Homegrown Living. It’s a magnet for visitors, but locals returnContinue Reading

Naked Naturals – tangled web spun by Town staff, next move Council Nov 17

2021-11-16
On: November 16, 2021

The Town’s Advisory Planning Commission (APC) met to review the Naked Naturals proposal on September 15, 2021. While generally supportive of the concept, the APCContinue Reading

LETTERS: Code of Conduct – Chainsaw carvings – Naked Naturals truck traffic

2021-11-16
On: November 16, 2021

Will Town staff be held to the same municipal Code of Conduct? Chainsaw carving disrupts Town’s look and feel Naked Naturals truck traffic to beContinue Reading

The (un)branding of Qualicum Beach

2021-11-03
On: November 3, 2021

It’s been said that all anyone has is their good name, the reputation by which they are known to the outside world. In marketing terms,Continue Reading

Clearing the hurdles of life – dressage trainer takes to the stage

2021-11-03
On: November 3, 2021

November 3, 2021 – It’s another rain-soaked October Saturday night on Vancouver Island. Inside, the crowd warms up to the blues number QB’s Gina AllanContinue Reading

Breakers at Qualicum Beach

BREAKERS: Eaglecrest Residents’ Assoc. president used fake identity online – Oceanside News merging with Black Press? – Local retail store manager dies of COVID-19

2021-11-03
On: November 3, 2021

Eaglecrest Residents’ Association president John Wood used fake identity online Oceanside News and Black Press newspaper chain share staff – merger? Scene around Town –Continue Reading

Business case missing for Light Industrial “innovation”

2021-11-03
On: November 3, 2021

A few weeks ago we mentioned that the Town’s plan for an “innovation hub” south of Rupert Road was to be discussed by Town CouncilContinue Reading

LETTERS: Benches – Chainsaw carvers – LED streetlighting – Short-term rentals

2021-11-03
On: November 3, 2021

Town selling “unsafe” benches on Facebook? Bench removal “mean-spirited” Chainsaw carvers shouldn’t be criticized for totem pole bench How we light our Town is aContinue Reading

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