QB Council’s track record supporting white elephants erodes Town reserves
2023-05-23
May 23, 2023 A white elephant is a possession that its owner cannot dispose of, and whose cost, particularly that of maintenance, is out ofContinue Reading
VIHA’s April 2023 Board Forum – an orgy of self-praise amidst growing concerns from public
2023-05-23
May 23, 2023 – At a recent Vancouver Island Health Authority Board Forum, when asked by a member of the public when an additional primaryContinue Reading
The future of food – one family farm at a time
2023-04-17
April 17, 2023 – A few years ago, a young couple in southern Alberta made a life-changing decision. Today, they and their young son areContinue Reading
Experts weigh in – why building more housing doesn’t mean it will cost less, and other impacts of our local housing actions
2023-04-17
April 17, 2023 – Conventional wisdom suggests that increasing our housing supply will reduce home prices. Or, is this wishful thinking? Expert research, reinforced byContinue Reading
A review of Town-funded organizations – good groups, and good grief !!
2023-03-28
March 28, 2023 – Qualicum Beach taxpayers support a variety of recreational, cultural and business development organizations that serve not only our community but alsoContinue Reading
RDN scrutiny reveals QB paying too much for RCMP services?
2023-02-24
February 24, 2023 – In an Explainer published last month, we reviewed how one of our most important public services — law enforcement — isContinue Reading
School Board impedes public access to information
2023-02-24
February 24, 2023 – If a recent School District 69 Board meeting is any indication, the Board seems to be intentionally trying to prevent, notContinue Reading
Why we criticize… Town Council & Administration
2023-02-07
February 7, 2023 – The arrival of a New Year, calendar and lunar, warrants a few moments of personal reflection on what’s passed and what’sContinue Reading
EXPLAINER: Local law enforcement accountability
2023-01-22
January 22, 2023 – It is generally well understood that Town and City governments are responsible for providing essential services such as water and wasteContinue Reading
The future of housing – ‘gentle intensification’ or destabilizing chaos?
2022-12-20
December 20, 2022 – Did you hear? Recent development plans for a six-acre wooded property smack in the middle of Qualicum Beach apparently fell through,Continue Reading