Noteworthy people and performances
2021-12-20
DECEMBER 20, 2021 Birth of baby boy heralds even more good news for family fleeing war QB’s Major Lee commands Canadian Forces deployment to BCContinue Reading
A year in the life of Qualicum Beach – 2021
2021-12-20
DECEMBER 20, 2021 Have a safe and happy holiday season. It is now widely accepted that vaccines alone are not sufficient to end the coronavirusContinue Reading
BREAKERS: Housing plan deception – Cemetery benches removed – Town plants 47 trees beside Heritage Forest?!
2021-12-20
DECEMBER 20, 2021 Housing plan deception by Town management and Council Benches removed from municipal cemetery Brassmas outdoor concert Tuesday noon Dec 21st downtown QBContinue Reading
Qualicum Beach’s salmon mural missing
2021-12-02
DECEMBER 2, 2021 – It’s not just benches that have been disappearing all across Town. One of Qualicum Beach’s celebrated community art installations seems toContinue Reading
BREAKERS: Town managers ignored Council housing directive – RDN denies Oceanside Initiatives funding – Backyard chicken survey cooked – Town conceals grant failure
2021-12-02
DECEMBER 2, 2021 Breaking News: Public Information Meeting – Naked Naturals re-zoning application – Tuesday, December 7, 2021 Town managers ignored Council’s direction on HousingContinue Reading
LED streetlights – dark skies enjoyed in some QB neighbourhoods
2021-12-02
DECEMBER 2, 2021 – The introduction of industrial-strength LED lighting to Qualicum Beach residential streets remains a persistent burr under the community’s collective saddle, butContinue Reading
BREAKERS: Councillor’s misconduct – Chamber’s no-show – Mayor’s dumpster disinformation – CAO vacancy, Town seeks external consultant?
2021-11-16
Councillor Harrison demonstrates need for a Code of Conduct Chamber delegation a puzzling no-show at Council Mayor spreads disinformation in attempt to dump cardboard collectionContinue Reading
Alcove – the ultimate ‘shop local’ offers exceptional handmade goods
2021-11-16
Driving into the heart of Qualicum Beach, one of the most eye-catching storefronts is Alcove Homegrown Living. It’s a magnet for visitors, but locals returnContinue Reading
Clearing the hurdles of life – dressage trainer takes to the stage
2021-11-03
It’s another rain-soaked October Saturday night on Vancouver Island. Inside, the crowd warms up to the blues number QB’s Gina Allan is belting out onContinue Reading
BREAKERS: Eaglecrest Residents’ Assoc. president used fake identity online – Oceanside News merging with Black Press? – Local retail store manager dies of COVID-19
2021-11-03
Eaglecrest Residents’ Association president John Wood used fake identity online Oceanside News and Black Press newspaper chain share staff – merger? Scene around Town –Continue Reading