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Through the Looking Glass: How Saanich Politicians and Staff are in the Process of Disabling the Local Area Plans Without the Public Realizing it.
Through the Looking Glass: How Saanich Politicians and Staff are in the Process of Disabling the Local Area Plans Without the Public Realizing it. The last chance to retain the Local Area Plans in the Official Community Plan, is likely… Continue reading
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Letter to Saanich by Don Scott Regarding the Quadra Mckenzie Study (QMS)
28 February 2024 RE Quadra McKenzie Corridors To Council and Planning Staff I understand that today is the last day the public has a chance to voice input into the QMS study. I’ve attended most of the sessions at Reynold’s… Continue reading
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Dialogue between Councillor Plant and Saanich Staffer Reveals how the Local Area Plans (LAPs) are Being Nullified in the New Proposed Official Community Plan (OCP) for the District:
Dialogue between Councillor Plant and Saanich Staffer Reveals how the Local Area Plans (LAPs) are Being Nullified in the New Proposed Official Community Plan (OCP) for the District Sasha IzardFeb 29, 2024 During the Saanich Council deliberations on the OCP… Continue reading
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Auditor General’s Report: Oil Spills are Increasing in British Columbia
“Thousands of spills are reported every year in B.C. – and the number has been going up. These spills can present potential harm to people and the environment.” Managing Hazardous Spills in B.C. | Auditor General of British Columbia (oag.bc.ca) Continue reading
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“Sober Second Thoughts” on the Bayview Public Hearing by Joel Arthur McInnis
Sober Second Thoughts by Joel Arthur McInnis February 24, 2024 During my presentation at the Public Hearing, I found myself unexpectedly with 20 seconds left so I pivoted and pointed out that our former Premier John Horgan realized that when… Continue reading
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The Latest Environmental Destruction in and Around the University of Victoria (UVic)
The Latest Environmental Destruction in and Around the University of Victoria (UVic) A CRD Watch Report by Sasha Izard In February of 2024, a significant amount of treescape in and around the University of Victoria was reduced to mere stumps.… Continue reading
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Two Letters on Land Application of Biosolids in the CRD by Philippe Lucas of Biosolid Free BC/Peninsula Biosolid Coalition
Two Letters on Land Application of Biosolids in the CRD by Philippe Lucas of Biosolid Free BC/Peninsula Biosolid Coalition: Dr. Harris, Chair Plant, CRD Board, and the PBC and other key stakeholders, I’m reaching out today on behalf of Biosolid… Continue reading
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Commentary in the TC on the Province of B.C.’s deforestation strategy by Anthony Britneff:
Forest Service needs to include ecological stewardship – Victoria Times Colonist Continue reading
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Van. Sun Op. by Riley Donovan on Bill 44:
Riley Donovan: The unintended consequences of Bill 44 are piling up Opinion: Years of urban planning and consultation will go down the drain for towns that will have to shelve neighbourhood plans attuned to the needs and desires of local… Continue reading
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