Local ownership of community news media
2023-03-28
“In a bizarre deal with TorStar in 2017, Postmedia swapped dozens of local papers with the Toronto conglomerate, almost all of which were immediately shutContinue Reading
School’s out, summer’s in!
2022-06-30
June 30, 2022 – It’s finally here. School year done and dusted. Everyone seeking fun in the sun. Some views of life in Qualicum BeachContinue Reading
A year in the life of Qualicum Beach – 2021
2021-12-20
DECEMBER 20, 2021 Have a safe and happy holiday season. It is now widely accepted that vaccines alone are not sufficient to end the coronavirusContinue 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
QB Deputy CAO Svensen disclosed personal information – BC Privacy Commissioner
2021-09-29
In response to a complaint from a Qualicum Beach resident, the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of BC (OIPC) has determined that HeatherContinue Reading
LETTERS: Parksville Chamber employee criticizes QB businesses – Eaglecrest drainage problems
2021-09-29
The following letter references a comment published in the PQB News regarding their story “Qualicum Beach staff members want to save $50K by closing cardboardContinue 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