Public calls out dodgy industrial proposals promoted by Town
2021-12-20
DECEMBER 20, 2021 – Thanks to the interest, expertise, knowledge and time commitment of dozens of local residents who have participated thus far in theContinue 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
The (un)branding of Qualicum Beach
2021-11-03
It’s been said that all anyone has is their good name, the reputation by which they are known to the outside world. In marketing terms,Continue Reading
Business case missing for Light Industrial “innovation”
2021-11-03
A few weeks ago we mentioned that the Town’s plan for an “innovation hub” south of Rupert Road was to be discussed by Town CouncilContinue Reading
Chainsaw totems a “gift” to Qualicum Beach from the Legion?
2021-10-08
A large chainsaw carving of three faux totem poles fashioned into a bench is the latest “gift” to Qualicum Beach, apparently to be installed onContinue Reading
Costly, confused mashup of economic “strategies” ignores QB’s needs
2021-09-20
As the old refrain goes, “it’s the economy, stupid” — though it must be said that the climate emergency is now an undeniable, universal, existentialContinue Reading
Town handing QB staff, dollars and control to Parksville
2021-08-31
Complaints from the public about poorly managed civic affairs, the lack of transparency at Town Hall and the deteriorating ambience of the Town of QualicumContinue Reading
Dark clouds over QB Chamber hamper tourism reboot
2021-06-07
An air of optimism is floating on the warm summer breezes we enjoyed last week, aided by a sustained reduction of COVID infections on theContinue Reading
LETTERS: RV camping – Tourism – Dry housing – Chamber by-law violation
2021-05-08
QB waterfront tourism enhancement plan to allow overnight RV camping Chamber of Commerce erasing QB from tourism map Town plans to clearcut Community Park forContinue Reading
Chamber of Commerce erasing QB from the tourism map
2021-04-14
April 14, 2021 – Despite people being “encouraged” to remain in our home regions to lessen the spread of virulent COVID-19 variants, Easter weekend broughtContinue Reading