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April 5, 2026

Plans to turn the Fort Rodd Hill Area into a National Urban Park could hurt the environment/ecology if not considered carefully.

Plans to turn the Fort Rodd Hill Area into a National Urban Park could hurt the environment/ecology if not considered carefully. Photo by Frances Litman CRD WatchApril 5, 2025 A Creatively United for the Planet article by Frances Litman highlights… Continue reading

April 4, 2026

I asked AI: If there was corruption in the government of British Columbia, could it be hidden from the public using the mechanisms of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA)?

I asked AI: If there was corruption in the government of British Columbia, could it be hidden from the public using the mechanisms of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA)? April 4, 2026Question by Sasha Izard… Continue reading

April 4, 2026

Exposing the “Shadow Planners”: Special Presentation for Metro Vancouver region (CRD Watch) with video and materials

Exposing the “Shadow Planners”: Special Presentation for Metro Vancouver region (CRD Watch) with video and materials Sasha IzardApril 4, 2027 Last week, I provided a presentation to the people of the Metro Vancouver area through Metro Vancouver CityHallWatch titled: How… Continue reading

April 3, 2026

Content from BC Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs FOI, deemed a refusal by the OIPC, reveals that in May 2021, the BC government invited UDI lobbyists for confidential consultations about public hearings (reducing them) and delegating some local government decision-making from elected officials to staff.

Content from BC Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs FOI, deemed a refusal by the OIPC, reveals that in May 2021, the BC government invited UDI lobbyists for confidential consultations about public hearings (reducing them) and delegating some local government… Continue reading

March 28, 2026

Cost Effective? $90,000 for roadwork project of minimal benefit, at the intersection of Sea View Rd. and Telegraph Bay Rd. in Cadboro Bay, leads to greater questions about the overall cost across Saanich of the so-called Active Transportation Plan estimated at a Quarter Billion Dollars.

Cost Effective? $90,000 for roadwork project of minimal benefit, at the intersection of Sea View Rd. and Telegraph Bay Rd. in Cadboro Bay, leads to greater questions about the overall cost across Saanich of the so-called Active Transportation Plan estimated… Continue reading

March 27, 2026

It’s Time Saanich Council Put The Brakes On! by Dave Secco

It’s Time Saanich Council Put The Brakes On! By Dave SeccoMarch 28, 2026 The 5000 condos for sale in Vancouver is a crisis. On a per capita basis, Victoria’s 600 condo listings are just as excessive and this number does… Continue reading

March 27, 2026

Letter to Housing Minister Boyle and NDP MLAs regarding the committee on Bill M216, by Peter van der Velden

Letter to Housing Minister Boyle and NDP MLAs regarding the committee on Bill M216 Letter sent on March 26, 2026by Peter van der Velden Dear Mrs. Boyle and NDP member MLAs: 88% of responses to your committee, were negative. It’s… Continue reading

March 25, 2026

Langford Council ends the City’s UDI membership.

Langford Council ends the City’s UDI membership. By Sasha IzardMarch 25, 2026 Today I was informed by Councillor Harder from Langford that the City has decided to withdraw from the UDI. The Motion to withdraw was put forward by Councillor… Continue reading

March 25, 2026

Petition: 33 trees at stake at 903 Admirals Road, many of them Garry Oaks.

Petition: 33 trees at stake at 903 Admirals Road, many of them Garry Oaks. CRD WatchMarch 25, 2026 A petition has been created to save numerous Garry Oaks on Esquimalt Rd. The petition has already garnered 225 signatures. Petition ·… Continue reading

March 25, 2026

CRD Denies Free Access to Information that is in the Public Interest, regarding felled trees in Elk/Beaver Lake; claims they can pick and choose who can receive such information at lowered cost.

CRD Denies Free Access to Information that is in the Public Interest, regarding felled trees in Elk/Beaver Lake; claims they can pick and choose who can receive such information at lowered cost. By Sasha IzardMarch 25, 2026 Last month, I… Continue reading

March 25, 2026

I made an FOI to the BC Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs regarding proposed Bill M216. The OIPC granted them a half year extension.

I made an FOI to the BC Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs regarding proposed Bill M216. The OIPC granted them a half year extension. This follows already a quarter of the year having passed since I made the FOI… Continue reading