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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

Why we criticize… Town Council & Administration

2023-02-07
On: February 7, 2023

February 7, 2023 – The arrival of a New Year, calendar and lunar, warrants a few moments of personal reflection on what’s passed and what’sContinue Reading

There’s no such thing as affordable housing

2023-02-07
On: February 7, 2023

February 7, 2023 – Back in October, LAist reported that over the past decade, Los Angeles lost eight times more affordable housing units than itContinue Reading

Breakers at Qualicum Beach

BREAKERS: $95,000 contract awarded to Legion by Town for community events, no public notice or consultation

2023-02-07
On: February 7, 2023

February 7, 2023 Town contracts Qualicum Beach Legion to produce “special” community events A surprise item recently surfaced in Council documents, the award of aContinue Reading

LETTERS: Appointment of former mayor Wiese as RDN alternate raises concern

2023-02-07
On: February 7, 2023

February 7, 2023 We received the following letter from a resident of Area G who raises some concerns about the recent appointment of Brian Wiese,Continue Reading

EXPLAINER:  Local law enforcement accountability

2023-01-22
On: January 22, 2023

January 22, 2023 – It is generally well understood that Town and City governments are responsible for providing essential services such as water and wasteContinue Reading

LETTERS: Former long-time mayor Art Skipsey in his own words, and his family’s tribute

2023-01-22
On: January 22, 2023

January 22, 2023 – Given the huge contribution of Art Skipsey to the enhancement of the community of Qualicum Beach that we know and loveContinue Reading

Breakers at Qualicum Beach

BREAKERS: Brant Wildlife Festival – Biosphere Roundtable – Cinema feasibility study – Town Council strategic planning

2023-01-22
On: January 22, 2023

January 22, 2023 Bring on our spring travellers – 2023 Brant Wildlife Festival plans unveiled Only two months to go until the 2023 Brant WildlifeContinue Reading

The future of housing – ‘gentle intensification’ or destabilizing chaos?

2022-12-20
On: December 20, 2022

December 20, 2022 – Did you hear? Recent development plans for a six-acre wooded property smack in the middle of Qualicum Beach apparently fell through,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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  • Neglected Qualicum Beach schools could become “whole community” assets with modest investment, Town collaboration February 7, 2023
  • Why we criticize… Town Council & Administration February 7, 2023
  • There’s no such thing as affordable housing February 7, 2023
  • BREAKERS: $95,000 contract awarded to Legion by Town for community events, no public notice or consultation February 7, 2023
  • LETTERS: Appointment of former mayor Wiese as RDN alternate raises concern February 7, 2023

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