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BREAKERS: Eaglecrest Residents’ Assoc. president used fake identity online – Oceanside News merging with Black Press? – Local retail store manager dies of COVID-19

2021-11-03
On: November 3, 2021

Eaglecrest Residents’ Association president John Wood used fake identity online Oceanside News and Black Press newspaper chain share staff – merger? Scene around Town –Continue Reading

Oceanside News publisher fails to disclose role as candidate’s agent in federal election

2021-09-29
On: September 29, 2021

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: Todsen windfall + Roundabout disinformation + Eateries reboot

2021-02-04
On: February 4, 2021

Todsens get millions; Qualicum Beach gets … ?? More Memorial Avenue Roundabout disinformation Bernie at the Beach! Local restaurants and businesses reboot their offerings TodsensContinue Reading

Truth in advertising? QB’s local media scene Part 3

2021-01-23
On: January 23, 2021

First, an update:  In Part 1 of QB’s local media scene, we noted that Oceanside News appeared to be surviving on just one advertisement inContinue Reading

Truth in advertising? QB’s local media scene Part 2

2021-01-09
On: January 9, 2021

In Part 2, we examine startling revelations regarding the local media scene, including allegations of financial impropriety involving the murky expenditure of provincial tax dollars.Continue Reading

Truth in advertising? QB’s local media scene Part 1

2020-12-16
On: December 16, 2020

“What do you know about this slick new magazine?” one of our readers asked a few weeks ago. “I was talking to someone in aContinue Reading

Recent Articles

  • QB Council’s track record supporting white elephants erodes Town reserves May 23, 2023
  • BREAKERS: Nursing home privacy breach – New arts & music festival – AVICC watershed resolutions May 23, 2023
  • VIHA’s April 2023 Board Forum – an orgy of self-praise amidst growing concerns from public May 23, 2023
  • Fewer swimming lessons and lifeguard shortages make swimming even riskier this summer May 23, 2023
  • LETTERS: Roundabout mural dangerous – Disappointing Town climate action May 23, 2023

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