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
Fewer swimming lessons and lifeguard shortages make swimming even riskier this summer
2023-05-23
May 23, 2023 – Every year, hundreds of Canadians drown in avoidable water-related incidents. Gaps in swimming lessons, lifeguard shortages and climate change may makeContinue 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
LETTERS: Harty hit-and-run investigation – Deteriorating school fields – Roundabout mural – Wider news coverage wanted
2023-04-17
April 17, 2023 Harty hit-and-run investigation, still waiting for answers Dear Editor, We are coming up to the second anniversary of the hit-and-run and deathContinue Reading
BREAKERS: Mayor’s apology misleading? – School District surprises tenants – Mini-documentary screening, win tickets – MPs’ exchange marred – Children’s Festival
2023-03-28
March 28, 2023 Mayor’s apology – misleading narrative? The apology published in PQB News on Feb 8, 2023 by Mayor Teunis Westbroek as a conditionContinue Reading
LETTERS: School Board trustee responds
2023-03-28
March 28, 2023 – We received this letter from SD 69 Trustee Barry Kurland in response to our article School Board impedes public access toContinue 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
LETTERS: Wiese appointment as alternate RDN director raises concerns – School facilities decline
2023-02-24
February 24, 2023 Dear Editor, Thank you for producing this informative and insightful news magazine. It fills an important role in the community and pushesContinue Reading
Neglected Qualicum Beach schools could become “whole community” assets with modest investment, Town collaboration
2023-02-07
February 7, 2023 – Improving our school grounds may help attract more families and workers to Qualicum Beach. Many families and workers considering moving toContinue Reading
How one small school in B.C. became a public elementary Montessori school
2023-01-22
January 22, 2023 – In the spirit of encouraging open dialogue on important subjects, we share this article on alternate education programs available to childrenContinue Reading