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July 27, 2026

Kelowna Citizens Safety Association Calls for Provincewide Restoration of Public Participation in Local Government

Kelowna Citizens Safety Association Calls for Provincewide Restoration of Public Participation in Local Government New democratic integrity brief urges Municipalities across British Columbia to restore residents’ right to be heard and calls for reform of Bills 44 and 47 By… Continue reading

July 22, 2026

Oak Bay Development Dispute Heads to B.C. Supreme Court, Could Set Precedent for Uplands and Municipal Planning Across B.C.

Oak Bay Development Dispute Heads to B.C. Supreme Court, Could Set Precedent for Uplands and Municipal Planning Across B.C. By Evan BrownJuly 22, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— A legal battle over a proposed six-unit development in Oak Bay’s historic Uplands neighbourhood is… Continue reading

June 26, 2026

Undue Influence: BC NDP Government Appointed Giant Commercial Real Estate Company as Housing Advisor to North Saanich

Undue Influence: BC NDP Government Appointed Giant Commercial Real Estate Company as Housing Advisor to North Saanich CBRE released its “Provincial Advisor Report and Recommendations” for North Saanich on April Fool’s Day 2026, and that isn’t a joke. CBRE currently… Continue reading

June 16, 2026

Saanich Staff are attempting to enter into a multi-year agreement to hand over hundreds of thousands of dollars to the South Island Prosperity Partnership (SIPP) under the guise of “delegated authority”.

Saanich Staff are attempting to enter into a multi-year agreement to hand over hundreds of thousands of dollars to the South Island Prosperity Partnership (SIPP) under the guise of “delegated authority”. By Sasha IzardJune 16, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— Recently, I wrote… Continue reading

April 24, 2026

“From Policy to Practice: Regional Planning Perspectives” UDI luncheon held on April 16, 2026

“From Policy to Practice: Regional Planning Perspectives” UDI luncheon held on April 16, 2026 By Sasha IzardApril 24, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— As recent events in the Cowichan Valley have shown, a popular revolt against top down regional planning advancing a development… Continue reading

April 22, 2026

Even When the Government Cheats, You Can Still Win, by Arthur McInnis

Even When the Government Cheats, You Can Still Win By Arthur McInnisApril 22 ,2026 ————————————————————————————————– Politicians think they hold all the cards. They will even assume that if citizens challenge a bad rezoning, the government can just rewrite the law… Continue reading

April 11, 2026

Law Society of BC opposes Bill 21 – the Legal Professions Act, Considers it Unconstitutional.

Law Society of BC opposes Bill 21 – the Legal Professions Act, Considers it Unconstitutional. The Law Society threatens litigation, if it is passed. CRD WatchApril 11, 2026 The Law Society of BC has announced that it opposes Bill 21… Continue reading

April 3, 2026

Content from BC Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs FOI, deemed a refusal by the OIPC, reveals that in May 2021, the BC government invited UDI lobbyists for confidential consultations about public hearings (reducing them) and delegating some local government decision-making from elected officials to staff.

Content from BC Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs FOI, deemed a refusal by the OIPC, reveals that in May 2021, the BC government invited UDI lobbyists for confidential consultations about public hearings (reducing them) and delegating some local government… Continue reading

March 27, 2026

Letter to Housing Minister Boyle and NDP MLAs regarding the committee on Bill M216, by Peter van der Velden

Letter to Housing Minister Boyle and NDP MLAs regarding the committee on Bill M216 Letter sent on March 26, 2026by Peter van der Velden Dear Mrs. Boyle and NDP member MLAs: 88% of responses to your committee, were negative. It’s… Continue reading

February 25, 2026

The Lorax Speaks for the Trees. Saanich Council Speaks for the Chainsaws, by M. Rose Munro

The Lorax Speaks for the Trees. Saanich Council Speaks for the Chainsaws Cadboro Bay is under all out assault from development. M. Rose MunroFeb 25, 2026 Between January 1 and December 18, 2025, Cadboro Bay has faced an unprecedented assault on its… Continue reading

January 31, 2026

The NIMBY Smokescreen: How Bill 44 Protects Speculation, Not Communities, by M. Rose Munro

The NIMBY Smokescreen: How Bill 44 Protects Speculation, Not Communities M. Rose MunroJan 31, 2026 Bill 44 delivers guaranteed density and instant land‑value inflation to developers and speculators, while handing residents the bill. It accelerates upzoning without requiring affordability, infrastructure… Continue reading