CRD Watch
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No Transparency: The District of Saanich Doesn’t Keep Track of the Total Costs for the Estimated Quarter Billion Dollar: Active Transportation Plan
No Transparency: The District of Saanich Doesn’t Keep Track of the Total Costs for the Estimated Quarter Billion Dollar: Active Transportation Plan I asked the District of Saanich for the “Totals spent on the Active Transportation Plan and variants.“ The District responded: “there are no records in… Continue reading
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Ministry of Citizens’ Services: “The Legislative Assembly is not a public body under the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.”
Ministry of Citizens Services: “The Legislative Assembly is not a public body under the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.” By Sasha IzardMarch 2, 2026 Several months ago, I wrote the following article: BC MLAs that are… Continue reading
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Letter by Mei Ang to Saanich Council Regarding the Shelbourne Valley Plan Update.
Letter by Mei Ang to Saanich Council Regarding the Shelbourne Valley Plan Update. Mei Ang Feb 27, 2026 Hello, I am a long-time resident in the Shelbourne Valley. I want to share with you a letter I wrote to Saanich… Continue reading
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The Lorax Speaks for the Trees. Saanich Council Speaks for the Chainsaws, by M. Rose Munro
The Lorax Speaks for the Trees. Saanich Council Speaks for the Chainsaws Cadboro Bay is under all out assault from development. M. Rose MunroFeb 25, 2026 Between January 1 and December 18, 2025, Cadboro Bay has faced an unprecedented assault on its… Continue reading
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The Infill Shock Doctrine on Arbutus Road: A Photographic Essay, by Sasha Izard
The Infill Shock Doctrine on Arbutus Road: A Photographic Essay By Sasha IzardFeb 25, 2026 ——————————————————————————————— Index of CRD Watch articles concerning the environment/ecology. – CRD Watch Homepage Continue reading
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A new petition has been launched that seeks to save an oak grove at 4015 Braefoot Rd., containing over 100 Garry Oaks, the majority of which are threatened by construction on the site.
A new petition has been launched that seeks to save an oak grove at 4015 Braefoot Rd., containing over 100 Garry Oaks, the majority of which are threatened by construction on the site. CRD WatchFeb 22, 2026 To view the… Continue reading
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The Crystal Pool’s $140 Million Gap that Inflation Cannot Explain, by Arthur McInnis
The Crystal Pool’s $140 Million Gap that Inflation Cannot Explain Arthur McInnisFeb 21, 2026 Summary: Victoria’s Crystal Pool replacement project carries a $209.2 million price tag, $140 million more than the 2017 estimate of $69.4 million. While the City has… Continue reading
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Like wooden tombstones: The latest tree decimation in Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park.
Like wooden tombstones: The latest tree decimation in Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park. Sasha Izard Feb 19, 2026 In the morning hours of today, tree cutting trucks towing wood chippers behind them made their way into the vicinity of Elk/Beaver Lake… Continue reading