infrastructure
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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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Island Time: A Thing of the Past on Southern Vancouver Island
Island Time: A Thing of the Past on Southern Vancouver Island By Dean UngerJuly 23, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— Island Time, now seems to be a thing of the past as municipality councils across mid to south Vancouver Island are being criticised… Continue reading
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Cause for Concern: Vancouver Water Supply Issues Run Deep – Development Outrunning Infrastructure and Ecology.
Cause for Concern: Vancouver Water Supply Issues Run Deep – Development Outrunning Infrastructure and Ecology. Photo: Westhills Subdivision, in Langford, British Columbia. By Dean Unger June 28, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— The following is a bit of info for Vancouver Island residents… Continue reading
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The Infrastructure Timebomb: North Cowichan Pulled the Pin – Saanich Is Still Smiling for the Camera
The Infrastructure Timebomb: North Cowichan Pulled the Pin – Saanich Is Still Smiling for the Camera By M. Rose MunroJune 13, 2026 ————————————————————————————————– The Infrastructure Timebomb: North Cowichan Pulled the Pin – Saanich Is Still Smiling for the Camera North… Continue reading
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Backyards Are Health Infrastructure – Saanich Should Treat Them That Way
Backyards Are Health Infrastructure – Saanich Should Treat Them That Way By M. Rose MunroJune 10, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— Private green spaces – backyards, gardens, and small personal outdoor refuges, play a far more significant role in human well‑being than we… Continue reading
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Lack of Consistency at Saanich on housing supply. Councillor Harper: “There is no excess of housing”, just a “lull”.
Lack of Consistency at Saanich on housing supply. Councillor Harper: “There is no excess of housing”, just a “lull”. By Sasha IzardMarch 11, 2026 Last fall I wrote the following article: Abstract’s hypocrisy on parade: “Out of prudence, we are… Continue reading
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Christine, We Need to Talk About What Happened to Bill 44, by M. Rose Munro
Christine, We Need to Talk About What Happened to Bill 44 A public letter sharing concerns of residents of Vancouver Island and across British Columbia M. Rose Munro Reverend Minister Boyle, In 2023, you stated plainly that multiplexes were “an… Continue reading
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Open Letter- Subject: Urgent Opposition to Bill M-216 Regarding Climate Targets, Public Safety, and the Right to a Healthy Environment, by Linda Jeaurond
Open Letter- Subject: Urgent Opposition to Bill M-216 Regarding Climate Targets, Public Safety, and the Right to a Healthy Environment By Linda JeaurondJan 15, 2025 OPEN LETTER To: Select Standing Committee on Private Bills and Private Members’ BillsHon. Christine Boyle,… Continue reading