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Ninety-Eight Years Later the Conservatives Return and Victoria City Hall Loses Its Patron
Ninety-Eight Years Later the Conservatives Return and Victoria City Hall Loses Its Patron By Arthur McInnisOct 28, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— The Last Time On August 21, 1928, Simon Fraser Tolmie became premier of British Columbia. He was a veterinarian and farmer… Continue reading
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From Civic Square to Splash Park – Part 2
The History of Victoria’s Centennial Square and How Its Current Municipal Government Nearly Destroyed It Part 2 of a three-part seriesBy Mary FowlesOct 2, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— It seems impossible that Centennial Square, created with so much meticulous care a little… Continue reading
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From Civic Square to Splash Park – Part 1 The History of Victoria’s Centennial Square and How Its Current Municipal Government Nearly Destroyed It
From Civic Square to Splash Park – Part 1 The History of Victoria’s Centennial Square and How Its Current Municipal Government Nearly Destroyed It Part 1 of a two-part series by Mary Fowles Sept 9, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— The writer Gertrude Stein… Continue reading
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The Corporatization of Governance in BC and What To Do About It
The Corporatization of Governance in BC and What To Do About It Systemic deregulation and privatization, have been driving cost of living increases, while quality of life and the environment are steadily degrading. This is how it has been happening,… Continue reading
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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
