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Saanich’s Draft OCP Does not Protect Natural Environment.
There is a Serious Lack of Environmental Protections in Saanich’s New Proposed Official Community Plan (OCP) According to Former Resilient Saanich Technical Committee (RSTC) Member Dr. Kevin Brown’s Submission to Saanich Vancouver Island’s unique Garry Oak Eco-Systems, which many species… Continue reading
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Citizens Protest the Likely Imminent Disabling of the Saanich Local Area Plans
On April 24, 2024 Citizens protested outside Saanich City Hall over the imminent likely rendering of their Local Area Plans to be legally non-binding. This is set to be accomplished by Council not including the LAPs in the new proposed… Continue reading
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Voiceless in Victoria by Susan Simmons
Voiceless in Victoria This letter was originally sent to Minister Kang on April 1, 2024 by Susan Simmons and was republished on CRD Watch on April 2, 2024. Ms. Simmons encourages others to write to the Minister if they are… Continue reading
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A Province-Wide Petition has been Launched to Repeal (or Amend) BC Bill-44, in Order to Restore Public Hearings and Municipal Powers Over Zoning
The petition to repeal or amend Bill 44 can be viewed by clicking on the link below: https://www.change.org/p/repeal-or-amend-bc-bill-44-to-restore-public-hearings-and-municipal-powers-over-zoning Continue reading
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We may be on to something here by Arthur Mcinnes
We May be on to Something Here More questions arise regarding Victoria Council’s surprise unilateral 25% salary hike for themselves. Arthur McinnesMarch 28, 2024 Some readers may have seen my writing mocking Council’s (the Coalition of Five) recent approval of… Continue reading
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Alto Takes Stand on Tax Fairness by Arthur Mcinnes
Alto Takes Stand on Tax Fairness:City of Victoria’s Mayor Alto opposed Council’s unilateral 25% salary raise for themselves. Arthur McinnesMarch 21, 2024 In a move that is bound to delight Grumpy Taxpayer$ of Greater Victoria the Mayor voted against what… Continue reading
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An Open Letter to the South Island Prosperity Partnership
An Open Letter to the South Island Prosperity Partnership by Sasha IzardMarch 18, 2024 Hello South Island Prosperity Partnership, A 2022 Saanich Financial Report carried out by KPMG stated: “Total debt is projected to increase from $52 million in 2022… Continue reading
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It wasn’t the Middle that was Missing it was Competence (by Arthur Mcinnes)
It wasn’t the Middle that was Missing it was Competence Arthur McinnesMarch 09, 2024 You know my views on Council and Bayview; that is the Mayor and Council missed the mark. They missed the mark in large part because they… Continue reading
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