Grandon Creek canyon sparkles in the heart of QB
2021-10-08
A ten-minute walk from the shops and cafés in QB’s village core lies the sparkling oasis of Grandon Creek canyon. You hear it before youContinue Reading
Chainsaw totems a “gift” to Qualicum Beach from the Legion?
2021-10-08
A large chainsaw carving of three faux totem poles fashioned into a bench is the latest “gift” to Qualicum Beach, apparently to be installed onContinue Reading
LETTERS: Residents not taking bench removal sitting down
2021-10-08
Two letter writers express the exasperation of the Town’s residents regarding the mysterious and inexplicable disappearance of benches from the community. A few weeks agoContinue Reading
Bus Garage property development hobbled by Town foot-dragging
2021-10-08
A coveted piece of land in the heart of downtown Qualicum Beach, commonly referred to as the Bus Garage property, is back on the radarContinue Reading
BREAKERS: Cyclo-cross a hit – QB is COVID central – Local youth climate action – French Press supports Every Child
2021-10-08
Cross on the Commons 2021 a huge success Qualicum Beach is COVID-19 central Local youth advocate for climate crisis action French Press customers support EveryContinue Reading
Reconciling our past, building our future – local perspectives on Indigenous life
2021-09-29
Thursday, September 30, 2021 is the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. This day honours the lost children and Survivors of residentialContinue Reading
QB Deputy CAO Svensen disclosed personal information – BC Privacy Commissioner
2021-09-29
In response to a complaint from a Qualicum Beach resident, the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of BC (OIPC) has determined that HeatherContinue Reading
LETTERS: Parksville Chamber employee criticizes QB businesses – Eaglecrest drainage problems
2021-09-29
The following letter references a comment published in the PQB News regarding their story “Qualicum Beach staff members want to save $50K by closing cardboardContinue Reading
Oceanside News publisher fails to disclose role as candidate’s agent in federal election
2021-09-29
The publisher of Parksville-based Oceanside News acted as the agent for a candidate running in the September 20, 2021 federal election, but he did notContinue Reading
BREAKERS: Parksville Chamber no-show – QB’s new Indian cuisine restaurant – Developer “concepts” – Small town forestry challenges
2021-09-29
Parksville Chamber of Commerce a no-show at RDN’s Oceanside Services Committee meeting New restaurant featuring Indian cuisine opens in QB Small town forestry challenges: WhyContinue Reading