Strike vote set for this week

Care aides at The Gardens long-term seniors care facility in Qualicum Beach hope a strike vote will get their employer back to the bargaining table. Without a contract since their previous two-year deal expired on Aug. 31, 2008, approximately 60 care aides hope for a strong vote of support on Thursday,... more

SOS caring for our kids at Christmas

Caring for Kids at Christmas The holidays are meant to be a time of generosity and the Society of Organized Services is hoping Oceanside will again this year find the true spirt of the season and contribute to their Caring For... more

• Enmity on the Hill
• Gas engines curb efficient cycles
• The news‘ colouring contest

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Morgan Brothers key to Generals victory over Glacier Kings

Conner Morgan set up big brother Taylor for the tying goal with just over a minute remaining, and the Oceanside Generals came from two goals back to ice the Glacier Kings in a shootout and extend their win streak to... more

• Hockeyville
• Olympic torch relay route set
• U11 soccer teams in action

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Town development seems sluggish

Is the Town of Qualicum Beach putting repeated stumbling blocks in front of developers in the community? Not so, say staff. In a report to council, planner Paul Butler said there are factors involved in the stalling of development projects in... more

• Madness Moonlight
• What employers are looking for
• Splitting a pension can save tax

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Kris Kringle

The Civic Centre in Qualicum Beach filled with throngs of shoppers over the weekend, there to partake in the unique Christmas experience of the Kris Kringle Market. More than 120 vendors selling food and handcrafted items of every conceivable... more

• Arts
• B2B season schedule
• O little town

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Hawaiian Islands should be called the Surprisin’ Islands

Am I the last Canuck to discover the joys of Hawaii? Sure seemed like it after I announced plans to spend a couple of weeks in Maui. Hardly had the H-word crossed my lips when I was inundated with tips... more

• It’s ideas, not insults, that count
• The basic needs
• Double Take

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Some backbone at last in Ottawa

Finally our opposition parties have realized they have common ground and found their backbone! They are calling Mr. Harper on his game of chicken. About time! Being of the Austrian School of Economics, Mr. Harper and his Conservatives’ thinking is simply... more

• Let Stephen Harper rule
• Decisions should not be in secret
• Look to Comox for water ideas

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Coalitions, minority governments a rarity in Canada

I've been reluctant to enter the blogosphere, but not because I doubt its value. My son Andrew has three blogs on the go, and the reaction he gets from them certainly proves to me the value of spreading opinions in... more

• It's time to go, Harper
• Why the Interurban won't work today
• Transport study was stacked against B.C.: critic

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