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August 8, 2026

The formation of Greater Victoria Acting Together (GVAT), and its relation to the Industrial Areas Foundation in the US

The formation of Greater Victoria Acting Together (GVAT), and its relation to the Industrial Areas Foundation in the USThe article examines the structure of GVAT’s relation to the IAF. Important questions about cross border political influence and data harvesting are… Continue reading

August 2, 2026

Greater Victoria Acting Together (GVAT) appears to be run by a member of the political pressure group Homes For Living.

Greater Victoria Acting Together (GVAT) appears to be run by a member of the political pressure group Homes For Living. GVAT is part of the Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF) which is based in the United States. GVAT attempts with concerted… Continue reading

July 27, 2026

Kelowna Citizens Safety Association Calls for Provincewide Restoration of Public Participation in Local Government

Kelowna Citizens Safety Association Calls for Provincewide Restoration of Public Participation in Local Government New democratic integrity brief urges Municipalities across British Columbia to restore residents’ right to be heard and calls for reform of Bills 44 and 47 By… Continue reading

July 25, 2026

‘Livable CRD’, and its alliance of astroturfing organizations, seeking to influence the outcome of the 2026 local government election.

‘Livable CRD’, and its alliance of astroturfing organizations, seeking to influence the outcome of the 2026 local government election. The organization which officially launched according to a press release dated July 23, 2026 – lists no people who are involved… Continue reading

July 23, 2026

Island Time: A Thing of the Past on Southern Vancouver Island

Island Time: A Thing of the Past on Southern Vancouver Island By Dean UngerJuly 23, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— Island Time, now seems to be a thing of the past as municipality councils across mid to south Vancouver Island are being criticised… Continue reading

July 22, 2026

Oak Bay Development Dispute Heads to B.C. Supreme Court, Could Set Precedent for Uplands and Municipal Planning Across B.C.

Oak Bay Development Dispute Heads to B.C. Supreme Court, Could Set Precedent for Uplands and Municipal Planning Across B.C. By Evan BrownJuly 22, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— A legal battle over a proposed six-unit development in Oak Bay’s historic Uplands neighbourhood is… Continue reading

July 15, 2026

Douglas Magazine Primes the Public for Amalgamation prior to the October 2026 Local Government Election.

Douglas Magazine Primes the Public for Amalgamation prior to the October 2026 Local Government Election. The article from the business oriented/government funded magazine reveals that surprise business and development interests have been pushing for amalgamation. The article also primes the… Continue reading

July 11, 2026

Selling out North Saanich: The BC NDP appointed a housing advisor for the municipality, based in the United States

Selling out North Saanich: The BC NDP appointed a housing advisor for the municipality, based in the United States By Sasha IzardJuly 11, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— Recently, I wrote the following article: Undue Influence: BC NDP Government Appointed Giant Commercial Real… Continue reading

June 30, 2026

Eby and Vancouver ‘Condo King’ Bob Rennie offered oversupply as solution to the ‘housing crisis’ in 2021 dialogue, facilitated by the UDI development/real estate lobby.

Eby and Vancouver ‘Condo King’ Bob Rennie offered oversupply as solution to the ‘housing crisis’ in 2021 dialogue, facilitated by the UDI development/real estate lobby. Now the Eby government is forcing the public to pay the price through the 2026… Continue reading

June 28, 2026

Petition Created to Oppose Eby and Carney’s BC Empty Condo Bailout.

Petition Created to Oppose Eby and Carney’s BC Empty Condo Bailout. By Sasha IzardJune 28, 2026 The following petition has been created to oppose the massive bailout of empty condos in British Columbia by the provincial and federal governments. AKA… Continue reading

June 28, 2026

Cause for Concern: Vancouver Water Supply Issues Run Deep – Development Outrunning Infrastructure and Ecology.

Cause for Concern: Vancouver Water Supply Issues Run Deep – Development Outrunning Infrastructure and Ecology. Photo: Westhills Subdivision, in Langford, British Columbia. By Dean Unger June 28, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— The following is a bit of info for Vancouver Island residents… Continue reading