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November 27, 2025

From Sooke to the Province: Why Two Petitions Are Demanding a Fairer Funding Model for BC Cities, by S. Jones

From Sooke to the Province: Why Two Petitions Are Demanding a Fairer Funding Model for BC Cities By S. Jones,SookeNov 27, 2025 Sooke residents are not just talking about property taxes anymore, they’re organizing. What began as a local response… Continue reading

November 26, 2025

District of Saanich staff appear to have posted misinformation, in regard to city staff working with the Citizen’s Assembly for potentially years to come, as excuse for the District to put a hold on a potential lobby register.

District of Saanich staff appear to have posted misinformation, in regard to city staff working with the Citizens Assembly for potentially years to come, as excuse for the District to put a hold on a potential lobby register. The Victoria-Saanich… Continue reading

October 27, 2025

No Transparency: The Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) denies that it is subject to Freedom of Information legislation.

No Transparency: The Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) denies that it is subject to Freedom of Information legislation. UBCM wrote to me this morning: “Please be advised that the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) legislation does… Continue reading