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June 6, 2026

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

May 31, 2026

The South Island Prosperity Partnership (SIPP) claims “$93.20 per capita annual ROI on SIPP initiatives”, fails to provide evidence for their claim, when asked.

The South Island Prosperity Partnership (SIPP) claims “$93.20 per capita annual ROI on SIPP initiatives”, fails to provide evidence for their claim, when asked. The organization, which has received millions of dollars of public funding, has not responded to questions… Continue reading

April 23, 2026

BC housing has handed out hundreds of thousands of dollars of taxpayer money to sponsor industry organizations including lobbies; refuses to reveal the full name of industry organization that it handed almost $100,000 of public money to in one payment.

BC housing has handed out hundreds of thousands of dollars of taxpayer money to sponsor industry organizations including lobbies; refuses to reveal the full name of industry organization that it handed almost $100,000 of public money to in one payment.… Continue reading

April 7, 2026

More Champagne Socialism from the BC Government: “$35,000 budget for open bar bureaucrat party” according to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

More Champagne Socialism from the BC Government: “$35,000 budget for open bar bureaucrat party” according to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. $35,000 was budgeted for the event, which the open bar which had a $1,752.44 tab, was a part of. The… Continue reading

March 12, 2026

The CRD wants to charge me an estimated $360 to find out what trees have been cut down in Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park during the last 2 years.

The CRD wants to charge me an estimated $360 to find out what trees have been cut down in Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park during the last 2 years. By Sasha IzardMarch 12, 2026 Last month, I wrote the following article:… Continue reading

February 8, 2026

Newspaper clippings from the Times Colonist in 1981 reveal that the Housing Crisis scheme has been recycled a generation later.

Newspaper clippings from the Times Colonist in 1981 reveal that the Housing Crisis scheme has been recycled a generation later. By Sasha IzardFeb 8, 2026 The following are excerpts from February 1981 Times Colonist articles: “While many factors have contributed… Continue reading

February 1, 2026

From Leaky Condos to Leaky Policy: BC’s New Housing Bills 44 and M216 Ignore History, by M. Rose Munro

From Leaky Condos to Leaky Policy: BC’s New Housing Bills 44 and M216 Ignore History By M. Rose Munro British Columbia has lived through one of the most expensive housing disasters in Canadian history – the leaky‑condo crisis of the… 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

January 1, 2025

Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs: “conflict of interest rules under the Local Government Act and Community Charter do not apply to local government staff.”

Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs: “conflict of interest rules under the Local Government Act and Community Charter do not apply to local government staff.” The Local Government Act and the Community Charter were designed to provide legislation for local governments. By Sasha Izard… Continue reading

December 12, 2024

Anarchy for the BC Public Service in Regard to Conflict of Interest Law: “There are no laws per se”.

Anarchy for the BC Public Service in Regard to Conflict of Interest Law: “There are no laws per se”. By Sasha IzardDec 12, 2024 On December 12, 2024, I sent the following email to the Public Sector Employers’ Council Secretariat… Continue reading