Freedom of Information
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Petition launched: That the CRD be fully transparent in regard to its felling of trees by Elk/Beaver Lake:
Petition launched: That the CRD be fully transparent in regard to its felling of trees by Elk/Beaver Lake: By Sasha IzardJuly 4, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— Readers of CRD Watch or the Creatively United for the Planet blog, will likely be familiar… Continue reading
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Bill 9: The Death Knell of Freedom Information by the BC NDP
Bill 9: The Death Knell of Freedom Information by the BC NDP BC Rewrote the FOI Law at 4 AM. Here’s What It Does By Arthur McInnisJune 6, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— The BC government has just pushed through a major rewrite… Continue reading
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Saanich councillors cost taxpayers close to $100,000 in off-island travel/conference expenses this term, according to FOI response.
Saanich councillors cost taxpayers close to $100,000 in off-island travel/conference expenses this term, according to FOI response. Over a quarter of the $93,577.83 spent by the District on off-island councillor costs, was by Councillor Zac De Vries, who cost the… Continue reading
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Community Association event featuring Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA Diana Gibson, screens questions in advance, as Gibson advances bill that would limit access to information, if passed.
Community Association event featuring Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA Diana Gibson, screens questions in advance, as Gibson advances bill that would limit access to information, if passed. Questions should be raised about controlled/stage-managed ‘community’ political events. By Sasha IzardApril 19, 2026… Continue reading
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Cost Effective? $90,000 for roadwork project of minimal benefit, at the intersection of Sea View Rd. and Telegraph Bay Rd. in Cadboro Bay, leads to greater questions about the overall cost across Saanich of the so-called Active Transportation Plan estimated at a Quarter Billion Dollars.
Cost Effective? $90,000 for roadwork project of minimal benefit, at the intersection of Sea View Rd. and Telegraph Bay Rd. in Cadboro Bay, leads to greater questions about the overall cost across Saanich of the so-called Active Transportation Plan estimated… Continue reading
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