On the boundless nature of the human soul
A word from our President, Ezra Morse
We, live in a world of growing populations, dwindling resources, and egregious disparity. Far too many need what far too few have. So little is left, which must be exploited to fulfill the needs of the many, if only it would ever reach them but rarely does.
I am never surprised to observe that eternal clash between conserving the biosphere that supports our life vs dismantling and commoditizing it to afford life. And in such battles, science and reason most certainly stand on the side…
Truth Lies Beyond the Obstruction
Last week, we received an anonymous tip from a staffer who was frustrated that the Town was spending time to create a wetland FAQ to further manipulate the community rather than releasing documents of the public record to the public. In anticipation, we have prepared this response.
Further, we are deeply disappointed that at a time when our community is collectively calling for our sustainable future and for remediation of a vital environmental asset, our Town is instead formulating arguments while turning its back on the integrity, honesty and transparency they promised in the Strategic…
Questionable Qualicum development in protected ecosystem
After introducing the wetlands by Laburnum, now we examine issues of legality, transparency and the larger threat to our environment & democracy. Today, thousands of people are uniting to demand this wetland be restored.
In February 2020, before COVID-19 dominated our daily lives, members of the Qualicum Nature Preservation Society happened upon the development of a vital wetland ecosystem, which purifies our air & water and serves as vital natural flood mitigation infrastructure.
A Brief Background
As sensitive ecosystems began disappearing at an alarming rate — especially on east Vancouver Island — the federal and provincial governments worked together to create the Sensitive…
Questionable Qualicum development in protected ecosystem
As an update, we have started a petition to stop the destruction of this protected land and have it restored. Sign here
For at least 20 years, every development request has been denied for the lot on the corner of Laburnum and the Island Highway. In upholding their commitment to protect our most sensitive ecosystems, the Town of Qualicum Beach designated this area an Aquatic Habitat Greenway and fiercely enforced those bylaws for decades. But times are changing…
In lieu of development, we have found precious moments, peace and thriving biodiversity. Many locals have fond memories of collecting blackberries with…
August 20 Update: A recent FOI has led to the following story: How it took a Federal Compliance Order to Force Mayor Brian Wiese and the Town of Qualicum Beach to Respect the Law and our Wildlife
How a group of Qualicum Beach citizens came together to speak for those who can’t speak for themselves
To the dismay of many local residents, a large swath of timber — over 15 meters wide — was harvested along Hoylake road in January 2020 by the Town of Qualicum Beach, after the council defied their own motion to conduct a walk-through. The devastation stretched through the sensitive and protected Grandon Creek Aquatic Habitat Greenway that served as roosting habitat for a…
Qualicum Nature Preservation Society
Let’s join together and preserve what is necessary for growing physically, socially and spiritually.
