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Breakers at Qualicum Beach

BREAKERS: Naked Naturals development? – Skateboard park update – Roundabout rodeo – VIHA Board’s public disengagement – Season champs!

2023-09-02
On: September 2, 2023

September 02, 2023 Naked Naturals development rolling again? It’s been over a year since we last reported on the uncertain future of the Town-owned propertyContinue Reading

British Medical Journal shames Canada for its handling of covid-19, Canadian military underscores why

2023-09-02
On: September 2, 2023

September 02, 2023 – The British Medical Journal (BMJ) has published a series of peer-reviewed articles entitled Accountability for Canada’s covid-19 response. The series isContinue Reading

Provincial costs increasingly downloaded to our municipal tax bill

2023-07-14
On: July 14, 2023

July 14, 2023 – Property owners across BC recently received their 2023 Property Tax Notices from their municipality, accompanied by public relations messages attempting toContinue Reading

Breakers at Qualicum Beach

BREAKERS: Nursing home privacy breach – New arts & music festival – AVICC watershed resolutions

2023-05-23
On: May 23, 2023

May 23, 2023 Privacy breach by Eagle Park long-term care facility A reader brought to our attention that staff at Eagle Park, a long-term careContinue Reading

VIHA’s April 2023 Board Forum – an orgy of self-praise amidst growing concerns from public

2023-05-23
On: May 23, 2023

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

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

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Recent legal actions hit home for Qualicum Beach families

2023-04-17
On: April 17, 2023

B.C. Crown prosecutors wrongfully withheld evidence — Class action filed against Island Health for unlawful detentions April 17, 2023 – As regular readers will know,Continue Reading

Health Authority refuses medical records of deceased family members to widows, executors, adult children

2023-03-28
On: March 28, 2023

Politically appointed board members create culture of disrespect and secrecy March 28, 2023 | Updated May 9 – When the family of Colm Harty, aContinue Reading

Driver in Qualicum Beach hit-and-run death was facing charges in another motor vehicle fatality

2023-01-22
On: January 22, 2023

January 22, 2023 – According to court documents, the driver responsible for the hit-and-run death of Qualicum Beach resident Colm Harty in August 2021 was,Continue Reading

LETTERS: Town Council review – Island Health lab service degraded

2022-12-20
On: December 20, 2022

December 20, 2022 Town Council Review – 2023-2025 Strategic Plan & five-year Financial Plan Sent December 8, 2022 to: Mayor Teunis Westbroek, and Councillors ScottContinue Reading

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  • BREAKERS: School Board secrecy – Orange shirts – Homeowner lawsuit – Streetlight design – Calypso dance party October 3, 2023
  • Lessons from the summer of ’23 – Qualicum Beach the next West Kelowna? October 3, 2023
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