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April 11, 2026

The Political Panic Behind Council’s James Bay Rejection, by Arthur McInnis

The Political Panic Behind Council’s James Bay Rejection Arthur McInnis,April 11, 2026 According to Andrew Duffy’s recent piece in the Times Colonist, “Victoria nixes 17-unit James Bay rental,” the City Council just voted 6-2 to kill a proposed five-storey, rental… Continue reading

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

September 28, 2025

Ebycrats by Arthur McInnis

Ebycrats by Arthur McInnis Sept 28, 2025 There is a Comment in the Times Colonist today by Gene Miller entitled:“Victoria OCP: a triumph of political authority over community.” Victoria OCP a triumph of political authority over community – Victoria Times… Continue reading

September 11, 2025

Letter to Councillor Thompson in regard to your comments during the deliberations regarding the City’s membership in the Urban Development Institute at the City of Victoria Sept 4, 2025 Committee of the Whole

Letter to Councillor Thompson in regard to your comments during the deliberations regarding the City’s membership in the Urban Development Institute at the City of Victoria Sept 4, 2025 Committee of the Whole By Sasha IzardSept 11, 2025 The following… Continue reading