Grandon Creek canyon sparkles in the heart of QB
2021-10-08
A ten-minute walk from the shops and cafés in QB’s village core lies the sparkling oasis of Grandon Creek canyon. You hear it before youContinue Reading
Reconciling our past, building our future – local perspectives on Indigenous life
2021-09-29
Thursday, September 30, 2021 is the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. This day honours the lost children and Survivors of residentialContinue 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
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
The executive and the musician… captivated by colour
2021-09-20
She’s the executive, he’s the musician. Together, Christopher (Chris) Dahl and Jan Bell-Irving make more than just beautiful music, they produce fine ceramic art andContinue 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
Bigleaf maple syrup runs in the family
2021-08-31
We’re still enjoying summer but chillier mornings tell us autumn isn’t that far away. For those who enjoy the change in seasons, autumn conjures upContinue Reading
LETTERS: Town benches – Falsely-framed warring camps
2021-08-31
Why is the Town removing our benches? Dear Editor, This is a list of benches that I have noticed on my walks around Qualicum BeachContinue Reading
Craving fresh crab, local seafood?
2021-07-05
We are fortunate to live in an area that offers fresh seafood. With the advent of summer, our thoughts turn to succulent spot prawns, theContinue Reading