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
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
Nautical retail shop sails into Qualicum Beach
2022-12-20
December 20, 2022 – Jaunty red deck chairs under red awnings draw passers-by in to explore Ports & Passes, the newest retail shop in QB’sContinue Reading
BREAKERS: Cell phone security – ‘Tis the season, Scene around town
2022-12-20
December 20, 2022 Now before we get to the frivolity and spectacular local holiday activities, an important message for residents of Qualicum Beach. Stay healthy,Continue Reading
BREAKERS: Wiese campaign issues false statements – Day of Relief for Ukraine – Latest bullying at Town Hall
2022-10-03
October 03, 2022 Day of Giving for Relief in Ukraine – St. Mark’s Oct 8 Wiese campaign manager publishes false information New owner for VillageContinue Reading
BREAKERS: LED streetlighting – 2nd Todsen defamation lawsuit discontinued – Hit-and-Run investigation
2022-09-02
September 02, 2022 LED streetlighting – a cursory update from Bob Weir 2nd Todsen defamation lawsuit discontinued RCMP investigation of fatal crash reveals alleged drunkContinue Reading
Whiskey Creek Bakery & Bistro transforms into tranquil rural retreat
2022-08-17
August 17, 2022 – “It was just a house sitting on rock,” says Lori Gillis, when she bought a few acres of land 15 minutesContinue Reading
BREAKERS: Town botches Public Hearings – Climate Crisis March – No shutdown of Port Alberni emergency department
2022-07-21
July 21, 2022 Town botches, reschedules Public Hearings Climate Crisis March for Our Future July 22 No shutdown planned for Port Alberni hospital emergency departmentContinue Reading
Town halts planning for public square at former Bus Garage site
2022-06-30
June 30, 2022 – In two previous articles, we reviewed progress (using that term loosely) on development of the property owned by the Town ofContinue Reading
LETTERS: Island Health lab services in alleged conflict of interest
2022-05-20
May 20, 2022 – James Hanson, VP of Clinical Operations for Island Health (aka VIHA), mentioned in this letter, has also played a role inContinue Reading