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
LETTERS: Residents not taking bench removal sitting down
2021-10-08
Two letter writers express the exasperation of the Town’s residents regarding the mysterious and inexplicable disappearance of benches from the community. A few weeks agoContinue Reading
Bus Garage property development hobbled by Town foot-dragging
2021-10-08
A coveted piece of land in the heart of downtown Qualicum Beach, commonly referred to as the Bus Garage property, is back on the radarContinue Reading
Oceanside News publisher fails to disclose role as candidate’s agent in federal election
2021-09-29
The publisher of Parksville-based Oceanside News acted as the agent for a candidate running in the September 20, 2021 federal election, but he did notContinue Reading
BREAKERS: Parksville Chamber no-show – QB’s new Indian cuisine restaurant – Developer “concepts” – Small town forestry challenges
2021-09-29
Parksville Chamber of Commerce a no-show at RDN’s Oceanside Services Committee meeting New restaurant featuring Indian cuisine opens in QB Small town forestry challenges: WhyContinue Reading
LETTERS: Turning QB into Calgary? – Naked Naturals design concerns – Encroachment on Town land – Business steps up for benches – Eaglecrest roundabout delays
2021-09-20
Turning Qualicum Beach into Calgary? It seems that Mayne from Toronto and Wiess from Calgary are trying to remake district 69 into the big citiesContinue Reading
BREAKERS: Rural innovation hub?? – Mill Rd hearing extended – Town improves tendering – Council benches Wiese & Harrison – Market music delights
2021-09-20
Ready for QB’s Rural Innovation Hub?? Mill Rd hearing recessed to October 6 Walking the talk – Community Benefit Plan example Farmers Market Fado musicContinue 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
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
BREAKERS: Mayor Wiese discounts public input – Sarah Duncan alleged misconduct dismissed – Naked Naturals unveiled – St. Andrews fundraiser – Scott Tanner memorial
2021-08-03
Mayor Wiese miscounts, discounts neighbourhood opposition to spot rezoning New Naked Naturals store receives first reading by QB Council Sarah Duncan’s after-hours access to CCCUContinue Reading