LETTERS: citizens respond to encroachment demands by Town
2020-11-21
Letters received about our story regarding demands for settlement of encroachment on Town land. Gord (and Catharine) Wilson write: My wife and I have beenContinue Reading
Town Planner demands homeowners resolve encroachments
2020-11-08
The agenda for the October 28, 2020 Council meeting stated that ”the Town will not be redirecting time and resources away from other strategic prioritiesContinue Reading
A little light shone on the Town’s finances!
2020-10-17
Qualicum Beach residents may have noticed an improvement in the information provided in the August 31, 2020 monthly Financial Report submitted to Council at theirContinue Reading
Wake-up call for QB tourism
2020-10-01
While School District 69 is the largest single [public sector] employer in our region, tourism is arguably the biggest private sector economic driver in QualicumContinue Reading
Council suppressing citizen input on proposed cell tower?
2020-09-23
QB residents Dr. Fred and Carol Dowe, in a recent letter to the Mayor, Council, and Town Staff, raise objections about the public consultation processContinue Reading
Town not enforcing builder compliance
2020-09-23
While working on a previous story about community opposition to proposed changes at a waterfront property on Higson Crescent in the northwest corner of QB,Continue Reading
BREAKERS: timely tidbits
2020-09-23
Readers question Mayor’s rationale for lack of Town beautification TOSH Music on Sunday is streaming ahead online Celebrate National Tree Day September 23 Become aContinue Reading
Town beautification kicks into gear — at the end of August?
2020-09-03
In late July, we began to hear a growing chorus from readers, residents and business owners wondering about the town’s dishevelled appearance, starting with, “WhatContinue Reading
Councillor files legal action against the Town of Qualicum Beach
2020-08-08
In this challenging summer of COVID-19, all hands at Town Hall, including Council and Administration, need to be working hard and working together in theContinue Reading
Town grant applications rejected, major cash crunch – mayor blindsides Councillors
2020-08-02
In a presentation by a Delegation from the Qualicum Woods Residents Association (QWRA) to QB Council on July 15, 2020, expressing concern about the cash-strappedContinue Reading