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March 17, 2026

Saanich Council Ditches Motion to write to the Provincial Government to Remove the Provincially Mandated Housing Target Order for the District.

Saanich Council Ditches Motion to write to the Provincial Government to Remove the Provincially Mandated Housing Target Order for the District. Councillors Brice and Brownoff, had previously made a media tour promoting their motion to remove the Provincially Mandated Housing… Continue reading

March 14, 2026

Elections BC allows Matt Dell to get away with impunity for not disclosing the last name of campaign donor [an Abstract Executive] during the 2022 election campaign for Victoria Council.

Elections BC allows Matt Dell to get away with impunity for not disclosing the last name of campaign donor [an Abstract Executive] during the 2022 election campaign for Victoria Council. By Sasha IzardMarch 14, 2026 You may recall that I… Continue reading

March 13, 2026

The District of North Vancouver has discontinued its UDI membership.

The District of North Vancouver has discontinued its UDI membership. The action marks the first time that a municipality in the Lower Mainland has been observed ending its membership in the lobbying organization. By Sasha IzardMarch 13, 2026 The District… Continue reading

March 9, 2026

Inside the UDI scandal and why Victoria had to be pushed to cut ties with its own lobbyists, by Arthur McInnis

Inside the UDI scandal and why Victoria had to be pushed to cut ties with its own lobbyists. Arthur McInnis March 9, 2026 Victoria’s decision to end its membership in the Urban Development Institute (UDI) did not happen in a… Continue reading

March 7, 2026

The Township of Esquimalt decided to discontinue its UDI membership.

The Township of Esquimalt decided to discontinue its UDI membership. By Sasha IzardMarch 7, 2026 On March 3, 2026, the City of Victoria withdrew its membership, from the Urban Development Institute (UDI), a registered lobbying organization on the BC Lobbyists… Continue reading

March 6, 2026

Parting Mayors: Helps and Murdock pushed for Government Reductions on Development Charges for Purpose-Built Rental Construction, Prior to Leaving Elected Office.

Parting Mayors: Helps and Murdock pushed for Government Reductions on Development Charges for Purpose-Built Rental Construction, Prior to Leaving Elected Office. Their advocacy while in elected office for waiving types of such charges on purpose-built rental constructions, mirrors the advocacy… Continue reading

March 5, 2026

The City of Victoria withdraws its UDI lobby membership.

The City of Victoria withdraws its UDI lobby membership. By Sasha IzardMarch 5, 2026 On March 3, 2026 at a Special Committee of the Whole, the City of Victoria’s Mayor and Council decided to discontinue the City’s paid membership with… Continue reading

March 4, 2026

The UDI doesn’t register Federal Lobbying Activity, but it’s own public statements show that it is lobbying the Feds.

The UDI doesn’t register Federal Lobbying Activity, but it’s own public statements show that it is lobbying the Feds. By Sasha IzardMarch 4, 2026 The Urban Development Institute (UDI), is an actively registered lobbying organization on the BC Lobbyists Registry.… Continue reading

March 2, 2026

Ministry of Citizens’ Services: “The Legislative Assembly is not a public body under the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.”

Ministry of Citizens Services: “The Legislative Assembly is not a public body under the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.” By Sasha IzardMarch 2, 2026 Several months ago, I wrote the following article: BC MLAs that are… Continue reading

February 19, 2026

Like wooden tombstones: The latest tree decimation in Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park.

Like wooden tombstones: The latest tree decimation in Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park. Sasha Izard Feb 19, 2026 In the morning hours of today, tree cutting trucks towing wood chippers behind them made their way into the vicinity of Elk/Beaver Lake… Continue reading

February 15, 2026

Experience: Amalgamation in Toronto Hurt Local Democracy, by Elizabeth Borek

Experience: Amalgamation in Toronto Hurt Local Democracy Saanich should avoid the same fate. Elizabeth BorekFeb 15, 2026 I was a resident of the City of Toronto when the various surrounding municipalities amalgamated with Toronto in the late 1990’s. There was… Continue reading