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From Civic Square to Splash Park – Part 1 The History of Victoria’s Centennial Square and How Its Current Municipal Government Nearly Destroyed It
From Civic Square to Splash Park – Part 1 The History of Victoria’s Centennial Square and How Its Current Municipal Government Nearly Destroyed It Part 1 of a two-part series by Mary Fowles Sept 9, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— The writer Gertrude Stein… Continue reading
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Experience: Amalgamation in Toronto Hurt Local Democracy, by Elizabeth Borek
Experience: Amalgamation in Toronto Hurt Local Democracy Saanich should avoid the same fate. Elizabeth BorekFeb 15, 2026 I was a resident of the City of Toronto when the various surrounding municipalities amalgamated with Toronto in the late 1990’s. There was… Continue reading
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The Islands Trust No Longer Considers Farming A “Traditional And Valuable Activity” by Riley Donovan
The Islands Trust No Longer Considers Farming A “Traditional And Valuable Activity” Photo of Ruckle Heritage Farm on Salt Spring Island. By Riley DonovanOct 3, 2025 The Islands Trust was founded in 1974 to “preserve and protect” the unique environment… Continue reading
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