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May 21, 2026

STOP the Proposed Development at 1899 Cochrane Street, by Dave Secco

STOP the Proposed Development at 1899 Cochrane Street A rally to save the local celebrity tree “Big Monty” formerly known as Big Pondy. Originally thought to be a ponderosa pine, it turned out to be a Monterey Pine. By Dave… Continue reading

May 14, 2026

Inclusionary Zoning is a Swindle by an Industry Complex, by David Todtman

Inclusionary Zoning is a Swindle by an Industry Complex By David TodtmanParksville BCMay 14, 2026 Inclusionary Zoning “Inclusionary zoning” is a housing policy that employs business-friendly subsidies to encourage or require private real-estate developers to include some below-market or affordable… Continue reading

April 24, 2026

Letter by Elizabeth Borek to BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey: regarding BC Assessment’s paid membership in the UDI lobby.

Letter by Elizabeth Borek to BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey: regarding BC Assessment’s paid membership in the UDI lobby. Letter by Elizabeth BorekApril 24, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— Subject: Are you responsible for the prudent and best use of taxpayer $? Minister… Continue reading

April 10, 2026

Eby achieves the goal lobbied to him by the UDI 4 years previously, by overriding West Vancouver’s local government autonomy on zoning.

Eby achieves the goal lobbied to him by the UDI 4 years previously, by overriding West Vancouver’s local government autonomy on zoning. The Eby Government continues to tyrannize local governments that don’t achieve the UDI’s agenda fast enough according to… Continue reading

March 15, 2026

Camosun College’s Tree Massacre

Camosun College’s Tree Massacre By Sasha IzardMarch 15, 2026 It’s been an ongoing theme on CRD Watch, and in my writings that Post-Secondary Institutions on Southern Vancouver Island, shackled to the unsustainability of ecology destroying growth-based capitalism and a government… Continue reading

February 25, 2026

The Infill Shock Doctrine on Arbutus Road: A Photographic Essay, by Sasha Izard

The Infill Shock Doctrine on Arbutus Road: A Photographic Essay By Sasha IzardFeb 25, 2026 ——————————————————————————————— Index of CRD Watch articles concerning the environment/ecology. – CRD Watch Homepage Continue reading

December 30, 2025

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.

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. By Sasha IzardDec 30, 2025 You may recall an article that I wrote… Continue reading

December 18, 2025

UDI Capital Region newsletter from early 2024, shines more light on the UDI advertising “Project Support” from the UVic Real Estate Club to the UDI’s corporate members.

UDI Capital Region newsletter from early 2024, shines more light on the UDI advertising “Project Support” from the UVic Real Estate Club to the UDI’s corporate members. By Sasha IzardDec 18, 2025 BC Housing FOI 292-30-9925 has finally rolled in,… Continue reading

December 17, 2025

BC Housing’s out of control spending spree: $82,249 spent in only 3 and a half years, on costs related to a single lobby for real estate and development.

BC Housing’s out of control spending spree: $82,249 spent in only 3 and a half years, on costs related to a single lobby for real estate and development. By Sasha IzardDec 16, 2025 Recently, I wrote the following article about… Continue reading

November 19, 2025

Plane Flights and Helijets, where taxpayer dollars go from the City of Victoria, for Development Lobby Events

Plane Flights and Helijets, where taxpayer dollars go from the City of Victoria, for Development Lobby Events By Sasha IzardNov 19, 2025 Recently, in early September, City Councillors Hammond and Gardiner put forward a motion for the City of Victoria… Continue reading

September 17, 2025

Letter to Councillor Loughton 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 Committee of the Whole

Letter to Councillor Loughton 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 Committee of the Whole By Sasha IzardSept 17, 2025 Hello Councillor Loughton,… Continue reading