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August 23, 2026

Letter by Elizabeth Borek to BC MLA Diana Gibson regarding the BC NDP’s Wolf Cull.

Letter by Elizabeth Borek to BC MLA Diana Gibson regarding the BC NDP’s Wolf Cull. Elizabeth BorekAug 23, 2026 The following letter was written to Diana Gibson BC NDP MLA for Oak Bay-Gordon Head on June 16, 2026. Over 2… Continue reading

August 6, 2026

Emails with Livable CRD and partner organizations, show a pattern of evasiveness as to the identity of those involved who will be grading candidates for the 2026 election.

Emails with Livable CRD and partner organizations, show a pattern of evasiveness as to the identity of those involved, who will be grading candidates for the 2026 election. Email exchanges with Wendy LidgatePublished August 6, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— 2 days ago,… Continue reading

April 22, 2026

BC Government Committee to review the Lobbyists Transparency Act, recommends a person not be considered an “in-house lobbyist”, if they lobby the provincial government for less than 50 hours a year.

BC Government Committee to review the Lobbyists Transparency Act, recommends a person not be considered an “in-house lobbyist”, if they lobby the provincial government for less than 50 hours a year. By Sasha Izard April 22, 2026 “The Special Committee… Continue reading

April 7, 2026

More Champagne Socialism from the BC Government: “$35,000 budget for open bar bureaucrat party” according to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

More Champagne Socialism from the BC Government: “$35,000 budget for open bar bureaucrat party” according to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. $35,000 was budgeted for the event, which the open bar which had a $1,752.44 tab, was a part of. The… Continue reading

March 7, 2026

The Township of Esquimalt decided to discontinue its UDI membership.

The Township of Esquimalt decided to discontinue its UDI membership. By Sasha IzardMarch 7, 2026 On March 3, 2026, the City of Victoria withdrew its membership, from the Urban Development Institute (UDI), a registered lobbying organization on the BC Lobbyists… Continue reading

January 24, 2026

HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE HOUSING BLITZ, by M. Rose Munro

HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE HOUSING BLITZ M. Rose MunroJan 24, 2026 British Columbia’s sweeping housing reforms and land‑use overhaul were introduced and passed months before the Province publicly declared a “middle‑income housing crisis” in February 2024 with… Continue reading

September 29, 2025

David Eby Before and After: How David Eby’s former criticisms of the political influence of the so-called ‘Condo King’ of Vancouver Bob Rennie, when Eby was a member of the opposition; turned once in power, to Eby becoming Rennie’s political follower.

David Eby Before and After: How David Eby’s former criticisms of the political influence of the so-called ‘Condo King’ of Vancouver Bob Rennie, when Eby was a member of the opposition; turned once in power, to Eby becoming Rennie’s political follower. By… Continue reading

July 17, 2025

Feb 2025 Dialogue with Jack Sandor of Homes for Living provides a fascinating window onto Homes for Living and described lobbying activities to MLAs. No Entry for the organization appears when searched on on the BC Lobbyists Registry.

Feb 2025 Dialogue with Jack Sandor of Homes for Living provides a fascinating window onto Homes for Living and described lobbying activities to MLAs. No Entry for the organization appears when searched on on the BC Lobbyists Registry. Homes For… Continue reading

June 15, 2025

As long as widespread deforestation continues, no amount of zoning reform will fix our housing crisis. By Takuma Valcourt

As long as widespread deforestation continues, no amount of zoning reform will fix our housing crisis. By Takuma ValcourtJune 9, 2025 As long as widespread deforestation continues, no amount of zoning reform will fix our housing crisis — not when… Continue reading

March 23, 2025

Index of Crown Corporations and Statutory Entities that have acted evasively about their UDI memberships.

Index of Crown Corporations and Statutory Entities that have acted evasively about their UDI memberships. By Sasha IzardMarch 23, 2025 and updated with the addition of subsequent articles. The Urban Development Institute, is a registered lobbying organization on the BC… Continue reading

March 20, 2025

The Government of British Columbia finally posts Freedom of Information response on its “Open Information” catalogue regarding Housing Target Consultations that the Province made with Municipalities; after almost a year and a half since the FOI request was made.

The Government of British Columbia finally posts Freedom of Information response on its “Open Information” catalogue regarding Housing Target Consultations that the Province made with Municipalities; after almost a year and a half since the FOI request was made. Over… Continue reading