Breakers – timely tidbits
2020-06-19
BREAKERS – timely tidbits and follow-ups to previously published stories: library takeout – housing homeless – council transparency QB Library now Serving Takeout! The QualicumContinue Reading
Masks required – BC Ferries, Town of QB
2020-06-11
The on again, off again debate and confusion about wearing face masks seems to be moving firmly over towards the side of wearing masks. StartingContinue Reading
Invasion of an alien species
2020-06-11
Action! No, the film industry hasn’t resumed here in QB… not yet anyway. That’s the call to eradicate Scotch broom. Now is the time –Continue Reading
LETTERS – unfulfilled promises
2020-06-11
Paul Kyba wrote: I refer to the recent article in your excellent publication concerning news boxes in Qualicum Beach. I have no problem with newsContinue Reading
LETTERS – parents want safe crosswalks, not bike path blame
2020-06-04
In an excerpt from a letter addressed to Qualicum Beach Mayor and Council dated June 2, 2020, Lorna Gray and Anna Sjoo write: It hasContinue Reading
Growing front yard gardens
2020-06-04
An ancient practice is becoming a thing here in Qualicum Beach. Homeowners are turning their front yards into productive and eye-pleasing food gardens. Dating backContinue Reading
Signs of compromise?
2020-06-04
In mid-April 2020, three weeks after the province declared a State of Emergency, when businesses, schools, facilities, services and amenities were closed and people wereContinue Reading
Cafes blossom on QB’s sidewalks and waterfront
2020-05-28
Qualicum Beach is blossoming with cafes offering a wide range of fare from fresh house-made sushi to award-winning coffee served with luscious pastries whipped upContinue Reading
Media mogul begs for handouts – is Black Press failing?
2020-05-21
May 21, 2020 – All of a sudden Black Press is running ads in its own newspapers, and online, asking for donations from the public.Continue Reading
LETTERS: Mayor Wiese balks at Councillor Filmer’s request to review pre-COVID capital projects
2020-05-21
Lance Nater writes: A recent article in the PQB News regarding an RDN meeting, quotes Mayor Wiese as withdrawing the Town’s $2,500 grant application forContinue Reading