Frustrated QB homeowner files lawsuit against Town
2023-09-02
September 02, 2023 – On June 14, 2023, Krystyna Janik filed a Petition in the Supreme Court of BC against the Town of Qualicum BeachContinue Reading
Media’s biased PR campaigns influence Town’s budget and future plans
2023-07-14
July 14, 2023 – Communities across the province of BC prepare Official Community Plans (OCPs), often with admirable public interest, meaningful participation and pride inContinue Reading
BREAKERS: Ballard Homes story correction – 230 Second Ave. W. plan ambiguous – Tea shop hidden gem – Ballenas track funding update
2023-07-14
July 14, 2023 Ballard Fine Homes story correction and trial schedule update EXPLAINER – The Offence ActAccording to BC government publications: “Prosecutions under the OffenceContinue Reading
“Dog’s breakfast” on Memorial roundabout design + $3M more for ‘finishing touches’?
2023-06-13
June 13, 2023 – “Are we using cohesive design elements to make a cohesive statement, or are we going to have an ad hoc dog’sContinue Reading
LETTERS: New civic planning approach suggested – Low frequency noise problem
2023-06-13
June 13, 2023 Low frequency noise disturbs neighbours Dear Editor, Welcome to warm weather and sunshine – at last. But very unwelcome are the excessiveContinue Reading
QB Council’s track record supporting white elephants erodes Town reserves
2023-05-23
May 23, 2023 A white elephant is a possession that its owner cannot dispose of, and whose cost, particularly that of maintenance, is out ofContinue Reading
LETTERS: Roundabout mural dangerous – Disappointing Town climate action
2023-05-23
May 23, 2023 Proposed roundabout mural dangerous Mr. Mayor and Council of Qualicum Beach: I understand that the Town is considering a proposal for aContinue Reading
LETTERS: Harty hit-and-run investigation – Deteriorating school fields – Roundabout mural – Wider news coverage wanted
2023-04-17
April 17, 2023 Harty hit-and-run investigation, still waiting for answers Dear Editor, We are coming up to the second anniversary of the hit-and-run and deathContinue Reading
BREAKERS: Council rejects variance – MARS Rhodo show – Short-term rental dithering
2023-04-17
April 17, 2023 Council rejects request for property variance, no reason given The sincere efforts of late by Town Administration and Council to improve transparencyContinue Reading
A review of Town-funded organizations – good groups, and good grief !!
2023-03-28
March 28, 2023 – Qualicum Beach taxpayers support a variety of recreational, cultural and business development organizations that serve not only our community but alsoContinue Reading