Index of articles regarding questionable media coverage of local government and public participation.
This index is dedicated to articles regarding questionable media coverage of local government and public participation:
How a groundless narrative cooked up by elected officials and the press of “boisterous” and “raucous” meetings, was used to justify major claw backs in open public input to Saanich Council. – CRD Watch Homepage
The Times Colonist continues its misleading smear campaign against Saanich residents. – CRD Watch Homepage
Lack of responsiveness by the Times Colonist in regards to its journalism begs the question of whether or not the TC is writing articles in good faith. – CRD Watch Homepage
“VibrantVictoria” claims it’s not media, is annoyed at being asked if it is connected to real estate – bans poster for questioning if that is really the case – then it turns out that it is run by Citified Media with ties to real estate sector. – CRD Watch Homepage
The City of Victoria withdraws its UDI lobby membership. – CRD Watch Homepage (The Times Colonist published a full page article on the postponement of this vote half a year earlier, and published only one line about it when the actual decision was made).
CRD Watch awarded the Grumpy Taxpayers Media Award at their Nov 22, 2025 AGM – CRD Watch Homepage
While accepting the above award on behalf all those involved with CRD Watch, Sasha Izard called out the news media for utilizing less than stellar techniques in their coverage of local issues, which he described in his presentation.
Saanich Council Ditches Motion to write to the Provincial Government to Remove the Provincially Mandated Housing Target Order for the District. – CRD Watch Homepage
Setting the record straight with the Times Colonist, on Saanich Council’s refusal to write a letter to the Provincial Government asking for the removal of provincially mandated housing targets for the municipality. – CRD Watch Homepage
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