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On a desert island in the Salish Sea

2023-09-02
On: September 2, 2023

September 02, 2023 – Did you ever want to spend a week on a desert island? Surrounded by nothing except the sights and sounds ofContinue Reading

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

Media’s biased PR campaigns influence Town’s budget and future plans

2023-07-14
On: July 14, 2023

July 14, 2023 – Communities across the province of BC prepare Official Community Plans (OCPs), often with admirable public interest, meaningful participation and pride inContinue Reading

Breakers at Qualicum Beach

BREAKERS: Ballard Homes story correction – 230 Second Ave. W. plan ambiguous – Tea shop hidden gem – Ballenas track funding update

2023-07-14
On: July 14, 2023

July 14, 2023 Ballard Fine Homes story correction and trial schedule update EXPLAINER – The Offence ActAccording to BC government publications: “Prosecutions under the OffenceContinue Reading

Breakers at Qualicum Beach

BREAKERS: Community development review survey – Samar’s citizenship ceremony – Pollinator pathways

2023-06-13
On: June 13, 2023

June 13, 2023 Community Survey on Development Approvals Process Review The Town of Qualicum Beach is conducting a survey to help to improve its developmentContinue 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

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

Breakers at Qualicum Beach

BREAKERS: Council rejects variance – MARS Rhodo show – Short-term rental dithering

2023-04-17
On: April 17, 2023

April 17, 2023 Council rejects request for property variance, no reason given The sincere efforts of late by Town Administration and Council to improve transparencyContinue 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

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  • On a desert island in the Salish Sea September 2, 2023
  • BREAKERS: Naked Naturals development? – Skateboard park update – Roundabout rodeo – VIHA Board’s public disengagement – Season champs! September 2, 2023
  • Frustrated QB homeowner files lawsuit against Town September 2, 2023
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