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Why Setbacks Matter: Protecting the Green Heart of Saanich, by M. Rose Munro
Why Setbacks Matter: Protecting the Green Heart of Saanich M. Rose Munro Jan 22, 2025 Setbacks in Saanich’s single‑family areas are often dismissed as technical zoning details, yet they are one of the most powerful tools shaping the municipality’s character,… Continue reading
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The Bayview Development Project in regard to the Vancouver Island Rail Situation, by Arthur McInnis
The Bayview Development Project in regard to the Vancouver Island Rail Situation This article summarizes the critical issues surrounding the City of Victoria’s handling of the rail corridor through the Bayview development project and its implications for regional rail restoration… Continue reading
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Open Letter- Subject: Urgent Opposition to Bill M-216 Regarding Climate Targets, Public Safety, and the Right to a Healthy Environment, by Linda Jeaurond
Open Letter- Subject: Urgent Opposition to Bill M-216 Regarding Climate Targets, Public Safety, and the Right to a Healthy Environment By Linda JeaurondJan 15, 2025 OPEN LETTER To: Select Standing Committee on Private Bills and Private Members’ BillsHon. Christine Boyle,… Continue reading
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Reframing the Debate: Why Councillor Caradonna’s Opposition to Public Engagement is Wrong and His Analysis Does Not Hold Up, by Arthur McInnis
Reframing the Debate: Why Councillor Caradonna’s Opposition to Public Engagement is Wrong and His Analysis Does Not Hold Up The writing critiques Councillor Caradonna for opposing a motion that would have required staff to report on public feedback to Council.… Continue reading
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Matt Dell Says No to Public Engagement, by Arthur McInnis
Matt Dell Says No to Public Engagement This writing critiques Councillor Dell for treating public participation as something to manage rather than welcome, arguing his position represents a step back from democratic engagement. Dell claims that biased public input helped… Continue reading
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The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC), has concluded that the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) is not subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC), has concluded that the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) is not subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Another major government transparency gap has been exposed. By… Continue reading
