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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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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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