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March 5, 2026

The City of Victoria withdraws its UDI lobby membership.

The City of Victoria withdraws its UDI lobby membership. By Sasha IzardMarch 5, 2026 On March 3, 2026 at a Special Committee of the Whole, the City of Victoria’s Mayor and Council decided to discontinue the City’s paid membership with… Continue reading

February 21, 2026

The Crystal Pool’s $140 Million Gap that Inflation Cannot Explain, by Arthur McInnis

The Crystal Pool’s $140 Million Gap that Inflation Cannot Explain Arthur McInnisFeb 21, 2026 Summary: Victoria’s Crystal Pool replacement project carries a $209.2 million price tag, $140 million more than the 2017 estimate of $69.4 million. While the City has… Continue reading

February 16, 2026

Marianne Alto and the Problem of Apparatchik Governance in Victoria, by Arthur McInnis

Marianne Alto and the Problem of Apparatchik Governance in Victoria Arthur McInnis Feb 16, 2026 The word apparatchik once referred to career officials embedded in the permanent machinery of the Soviet state. These were people whose authority flowed not from… Continue reading

February 6, 2026

New Facebook page created to Save Saanich from Amalgamation

New Facebook page created to Save Saanich from Amalgamation Sasha IzardFeb 6, 2026 Today I founded a new Facebook page created to save Saanich from amalgamation. Saanich may not survive the ballot question on amalgamation, which will be voted on… Continue reading

January 17, 2026

The Bayview Development Project in regard to the Vancouver Island Rail Situation, by Arthur McInnis

The Bayview Development Project in regard to the Vancouver Island Rail Situation This article summarizes the critical issues surrounding the City of Victoria’s handling of the rail corridor through the Bayview development project and its implications for regional rail restoration… Continue reading

January 16, 2026

I made an FOI request regarding the City Manager’s Office of the City of Victoria, with and regards, the UDI a registered lobbying group for corporate real estate and development interests. The City of Victoria estimates charging me over $700 for that information.

I made an FOI request regarding the City Manager’s Office of the City of Victoria, with and regards, the UDI a registered lobbying group for corporate real estate and development interests. The City of Victoria estimates charging me over $700… Continue reading

January 14, 2026

Reframing the Debate: Why Councillor Caradonna’s Opposition to Public Engagement is Wrong and His Analysis Does Not Hold Up, by Arthur McInnis

Reframing the Debate: Why Councillor Caradonna’s Opposition to Public Engagement is Wrong and His Analysis Does Not Hold Up The writing critiques Councillor Caradonna for opposing a motion that would have required staff to report on public feedback to Council.… Continue reading

January 14, 2026

Matt Dell Says No to Public Engagement, by Arthur McInnis

Matt Dell Says No to Public Engagement This writing critiques Councillor Dell for treating public participation as something to manage rather than welcome, arguing his position represents a step back from democratic engagement. Dell claims that biased public input helped… Continue reading

January 12, 2026

If the City of Victoria renews its UDI development lobby membership in 2026, it will cost $1125 more than last year, an increase of 75% in one year.

If the City of Victoria renews its UDI development lobby membership, it will cost $1125 more than last year, a cost increase of 75% in one year. A council members motion put forth forward by Victoria City Councillors Hammond and… Continue reading

December 10, 2025

Tax revenues and developers’ profits come before liveability, by Susan Kerschbaumer

Tax revenues and developers’ profits come before liveability The proposed development threatens mature Garry Oaks, and an underground stream, in the Oaklands area of Victoria BC. By Susan KerschbaumerDec 10, 2025 It seems that the City is far less interested… Continue reading

December 5, 2025

Tavish Found: Over 3 years after the election, Victoria Councillor Matt Dell has now been compelled by Elections BC to finally submit Abstract CEO Tavish Rai’s full name as a campaign donor.

Tavish Found: Over 3 years after the election, Victoria Councillor Matt Dell has now been compelled by Elections BC to finally submit Abstract CEO Tavish Rai’s full name as a campaign donor. By Sasha IzardDec 5, 2025 In September of… Continue reading