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December 24, 2025

Spending taxpayer money on development lobby social events, and other ethical conundrums faced by BC Housing employees.

Spending taxpayer money on development lobby social events, and other ethical conundrums faced by BC Housing employees. By Sasha Izard Dec 12, 2024 It’s Christmas Eve, which is a time for ethics, as many parents inform their children that Santa… Continue reading
December 23, 2025

The Housing Crisis Playbook: How BC’s Development Lobby Wrote the Province’s Override Laws, by Arthur McInnis

The Housing Crisis Playbook: How BC’s Development Lobby Wrote the Province’s Override Laws An investigation by Sasha Izard revealed the hidden architecture of British Columbia’s housing reforms: non-disclosure agreements, inside access for lobbyists, delayed FOI releases, and publicly subsidised industry… Continue reading
December 20, 2025

Neighbours say new Saanich mega-home towers over bylaw limit — City cites unwritten rule, by Franke James

Neighbours say new Saanich mega-home towers over bylaw limit — City cites unwritten rule. Did someone at City Hall make a math mistake? By Franke James Dec 20, 2025 Neighbours on Tudor Avenue are scratching their heads, wondering how Saanich… Continue reading
December 19, 2025

Over $10,000 given away to students: The Business of the Founder of the UVic Real Estate Club

Over $10,000 given away to students: The Business of the Founder of the UVic Real Estate Club The UDI development/real estate lobby, advertised to its corporate members “Project Support UVic Real Estate Club & Student Housing Initiative“ The following excerpt… Continue reading
December 18, 2025

UDI Capital Region newsletter from early 2024, shines more light on the UDI advertising “Project Support” from the UVic Real Estate Club to the UDI’s corporate members.

UDI Capital Region newsletter from early 2024, shines more light on the UDI advertising “Project Support” from the UVic Real Estate Club to the UDI’s corporate members. By Sasha IzardDec 18, 2025 BC Housing FOI 292-30-9925 has finally rolled in,… Continue reading
December 17, 2025

BC Housing’s out of control spending spree: $82,249 spent in only 3 and a half years, on costs related to a single lobby for real estate and development.

BC Housing’s out of control spending spree: $82,249 spent in only 3 and a half years, on costs related to a single lobby for real estate and development. By Sasha IzardDec 16, 2025 Recently, I wrote the following article about… Continue reading
December 15, 2025

Historic Agreement Reached for Vancouver Island Rail just in time for Christmas! by Warren Skaalrud

Historic Agreement Reached for Vancouver Island Rail just in time for Christmas! Warren SkaalrudDec 15, 2025 Vancouver Island just received a gift of hope! On Dec 11th, 2025, the Songhees and Esquimalt (Kosapsum) Nations agreed to advance a shared vision… Continue reading
December 14, 2025

The Fox in the Henhouse? Chair of Development/Real Estate lobby Chapter/lobby Director, now reappointed to Saanich Mayor’s Committee, voted in favour of phases 2 and 3 of the District’s Housing Strategy. Council followed suit unanimously.

The Fox in the Henhouse? Chair of Development/Real Estate lobby Chapter/lobby Director, now reappointed to Saanich Mayor’s Committee, voted in favour of phases 2 and 3 of the District’s Housing Strategy. Council followed suit unanimously. Mayor Murdock, has reappointed the… Continue reading
December 13, 2025

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) determined that $1768.50 combined, for 3 Freedom of Information Requests is a reasonable cost estimate – no reconsideration was allowed by the OIPC. The estimated cost is now up to $1,876.50.

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) determined that $1768.50 combined, for 3 Freedom of Information Requests is a reasonable cost estimate – no reconsideration was allowed by the OIPC. The estimated cost is now up to $1,876.50.… Continue reading
December 12, 2025

British Columbia Alliance of Neighbourhoods (BCAN) Calls for Urgent Action on Housing Legislation

British Columbia Alliance of Neighbourhoods (BCAN) Calls for Urgent Action on Housing Legislation Press Release by BCANDec 12, 2025 Vancouver, BC – Dozens of neighbourhood associations from across British Columbia have banded together to form BCAN. BCAN is the first… Continue reading

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