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QB Council’s track record supporting white elephants erodes Town reserves

2023-05-23
On: May 23, 2023

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
On: May 23, 2023

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
On: April 17, 2023

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
On: April 17, 2023

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 at Qualicum Beach

BREAKERS: Mayor’s apology misleading? – School District surprises tenants – Mini-documentary screening, win tickets – MPs’ exchange marred – Children’s Festival

2023-03-28
On: March 28, 2023

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
On: March 28, 2023

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
On: February 24, 2023

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
On: February 24, 2023

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
On: February 7, 2023

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
On: January 22, 2023

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

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  • QB Council’s track record supporting white elephants erodes Town reserves May 23, 2023
  • BREAKERS: Nursing home privacy breach – New arts & music festival – AVICC watershed resolutions May 23, 2023
  • VIHA’s April 2023 Board Forum – an orgy of self-praise amidst growing concerns from public May 23, 2023
  • Fewer swimming lessons and lifeguard shortages make swimming even riskier this summer May 23, 2023
  • LETTERS: Roundabout mural dangerous – Disappointing Town climate action May 23, 2023

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