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: Cyclo-cross a hit – QB is COVID central – Local youth climate action – French Press supports Every Child
2021-10-08
Cross on the Commons 2021 a huge success Qualicum Beach is COVID-19 central Local youth advocate for climate crisis action French Press customers support EveryContinue Reading
BREAKERS: BC Ombudsperson cites Town misconduct – Turf field conflict of interest – Mayor threatens chainsaws over tree by-law
2021-08-31
QB Deputy CAO Svensen cited for misconduct by BC Ombudsperson Grant application for $5M turf field reveals undisclosed conflict of interest Mayor threatens chainsaws willContinue Reading
Solving QB’s Housing problem – whose job is it?
2021-08-31
Affordable housing is a frequent topic of conversation, debate and occasional misinformation in our Town. We hear folks claiming that there is a housing crisisContinue Reading
BREAKERS: Qualicum Heights permit issued – Another Town clear-cut – Farmers Market changes – March for our Future
2021-07-05
Qualicum Heights permit issued for 33 condo units Don May Construction clear-cuts property in Qualicum Woods Farmers Market changes — COVID guidelines + new vendorContinue Reading
New barber brings “old style” cool to QB
2021-06-07
It’s a thing, people pursuing long-held dreams in the wake of COVID-19 — either pivoting (the most over-used word of 2020?), (re)schooling, or taking aContinue Reading
BREAKERS: Election results – Coastal communities AGM – Doctor complaints – Protests at MLA office
2021-05-19
Council election results & swearing in ceremony Upcoming AGM of Association of Vancouver Island Coastal Communities Physicians file complaints about Denman Island doctor re COVIDContinue Reading
BREAKERS: By-election surprises – Who are we? – Todsen land lift – unreported COVID cases
2021-04-14
Council by-election candidate surprises Who are we? Readers want to know Winning acoustic guitarist has QB ties Todsen / Happach land lift review will beContinue Reading
Antidepressants causing libido-destroying epidemic?
2021-03-29
A pandemic-related growth (25 percent) in prescriptions for antidepressants over the last year is concerning. Health Canada has now recognized that patients taking certain antidepressantsContinue Reading
BREAKERS: KSS COVID exposure – Alexandra Morton premiere – Chartwell residents dinged – Mt. Arrowsmith Bio-Blitz
2021-03-29
Kwalikum Secondary School COVID-19 exposure March 29, 30 and 31 Watch publishing premiere of new book by wild salmon scientist Alexandra Morton Swell Sweets chocolateContinue Reading