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Songhees Nation Slams Saanich’s Quadra McKenzie Plan, calls for postponement on it: District provides meek response that protects the interests of developers over the natural and cultural environment.
Songhees Nation Slams Saanich’s Quadra McKenzie Plan: District provides meek response that protects the interests of developers over the natural and cultural environment. On May 22, 2026 – the Songhees First Nation, wrote a strong rebuke of Saanich’s Quadra McKenzie… Continue reading
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A Different Perspective on the Townhouses Beside Big Monty, by Dave Secco
A Different Perspective on the Townhouses Beside Big Monty A rally to save the local celebrity tree “Big Monty”, a much beloved Monterey Pine. By Dave SeccoJune 9, 2026 ————————————————————————————————- Since I’m the guy who named “Big Monty,” lead the… Continue reading
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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
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What was the Capital Services and Governance Initiative Report (March 2017)?
What was the Capital Services and Governance Initiative Report (March 2017)? By Sasha IzardMay 17, 2026 The Capital Services and Governance Initiative report dated March 17 was prepared in for the BC Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. The… Continue reading
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What Cowichan’s Revolt Teaches Saanich and Victoria About “Trusting the Process”, by Arthur McInnis
What Cowichan’s Revolt Teaches Saanich and Victoria About “Trusting the Process” By Arthur McInnisApril 24, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— The Cowichan Valley just forced its regional government to abandon a massive zoning overhaul after residents realised they were being asked to swallow… Continue reading
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Vancouver Proves Exactly What Happens When A Council Abandons Its Legal Tools, by Arthur McInnis
Vancouver Proves Exactly What Happens When A Council Abandons Its Legal Tools When councils stop using and enforcing their legal tools, public input quietly disappears. Vancouver shows the endgame; Victoria is on the same path unless voters step up. .… Continue reading
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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
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The CVRD issue in focus. The Playbook: How BC Regional Districts Lock In Policy Before Anyone Can Stop Them, by Arthur McInnis
The CVRD issue in focus. The Playbook: How BC Regional Districts Lock In Policy Before Anyone Can Stop Them By Arthur McInnisApril 5, 2026 Three hundred and fifty people stood outside the Cowichan Valley Regional District offices in Duncan on… Continue reading
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