RDN scrutiny reveals QB paying too much for RCMP services?
2023-02-24
February 24, 2023 – In an Explainer published last month, we reviewed how one of our most important public services — law enforcement — isContinue Reading
BREAKERS: Local donations reach 60 quake-orphaned children – Mayor’s defamation settlement raises questions
2023-02-24
February 24, 2023 Fundraising for children orphaned by Turkey-Syrian earthquake A fundraising drive has been launched to help approximately 60 children in one village who,Continue Reading
Neglected Qualicum Beach schools could become “whole community” assets with modest investment, Town collaboration
2023-02-07
February 7, 2023 – Improving our school grounds may help attract more families and workers to Qualicum Beach. Many families and workers considering moving toContinue Reading
Why we criticize… Town Council & Administration
2023-02-07
February 7, 2023 – The arrival of a New Year, calendar and lunar, warrants a few moments of personal reflection on what’s passed and what’sContinue Reading
There’s no such thing as affordable housing
2023-02-07
February 7, 2023 – Back in October, LAist reported that over the past decade, Los Angeles lost eight times more affordable housing units than itContinue Reading
BREAKERS: Local familes shattered by relatives’ deaths in earthquake – $95,000 contract awarded to Legion by Town for community events, no public consultation
2023-02-07
February 7, 2023 | Updated Feb 9, 2023 Local families shattered by relatives’ deaths in Turkey-Syria earthquake The massive earthquake that struck southern Turkey andContinue Reading
EXPLAINER: Local law enforcement accountability
2023-01-22
January 22, 2023 – It is generally well understood that Town and City governments are responsible for providing essential services such as water and wasteContinue Reading
LETTERS: Former long-time mayor Art Skipsey in his own words, and his family’s tribute
2023-01-22
January 22, 2023 – Given the huge contribution of Art Skipsey to the enhancement of the community of Qualicum Beach that we know and loveContinue Reading
The future of housing – ‘gentle intensification’ or destabilizing chaos?
2022-12-20
December 20, 2022 – Did you hear? Recent development plans for a six-acre wooded property smack in the middle of Qualicum Beach apparently fell through,Continue Reading
LETTERS: Town Council review – Island Health lab service degraded
2022-12-20
December 20, 2022 Town Council Review – 2023-2025 Strategic Plan & five-year Financial Plan Sent December 8, 2022 to: Mayor Teunis Westbroek, and Councillors ScottContinue Reading