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STOP the Proposed Development at 1899 Cochrane Street, by Dave Secco
STOP the Proposed Development at 1899 Cochrane Street A rally to save the local celebrity tree “Big Monty” formerly known as Big Pondy. Originally thought to be a ponderosa pine, it turned out to be a Monterey Pine. By Dave… Continue reading
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What was the Capital Services and Governance Initiative Report (March 2017)?
What was the Capital Services and Governance Initiative Report (March 2017)? By Sasha IzardMay 17, 2026 The Capital Services and Governance Initiative report dated March 17 was prepared in for the BC Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. The… Continue reading
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Inclusionary Zoning is a Swindle by an Industry Complex, by David Todtman
Inclusionary Zoning is a Swindle by an Industry Complex By David TodtmanParksville BCMay 14, 2026 Inclusionary Zoning “Inclusionary zoning” is a housing policy that employs business-friendly subsidies to encourage or require private real-estate developers to include some below-market or affordable… Continue reading
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The Failures Behind the City’s $175,000 Victoria Curling Club Grant, by Arthur McInnis
The Failures Behind the City’s $175,000 Victoria Curling Club Grant By Arthur McInnis May 2, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— On Thursday, April 2, 2026, during a COTW meeting, Council debated a Member Motion brought forward by Councillors Matt Dell and Krista Loughton.… Continue reading
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Cowichan Just Showed What Public Pressure Can Do, by Arthur McInnis
Cowichan Just Showed What Public Pressure Can Do By Arthur McInnisApril 24, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— What happened at the CVRD on April 22 matters well beyond the Cowichan Valley. For weeks, rural residents had been warning that the draft Comprehensive Zoning… Continue reading
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