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The Development Industry promoted “Inclusionary Zoning” with “Missing Middle” housing. Once they got it from the politicians, the developments are being sold as “Exclusive” “Luxury” residences.
The Development Industry promoted “Inclusionary Zoning” with “Missing Middle” housing. Once they got it, the developments are being sold as “Exclusive” “Luxury” residences. By Sasha IzardMay 3, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— During the 2022 election, the narrative that took up almost the… Continue reading
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Why does SCAN (Saanich Community Associations Network) not have a website?
Why does SCAN (Saanich Community Associations Network) not have a website? By Sasha Izard,April 25, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— The Saanich Community Associations Network (SCAN) is an umbrella network for the community associations of Saanich. SCAN is listed on the Community Associations… Continue reading
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Letter by Elizabeth Borek to BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey: regarding BC Assessment’s paid membership in the UDI lobby.
Letter by Elizabeth Borek to BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey: regarding BC Assessment’s paid membership in the UDI lobby. Letter by Elizabeth BorekApril 24, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— Subject: Are you responsible for the prudent and best use of taxpayer $? Minister… Continue reading
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“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
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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
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BC Government Committee to review the Lobbyists Transparency Act, recommends a person not be considered an “in-house lobbyist”, if they lobby the provincial government for less than 50 hours a year.
BC Government Committee to review the Lobbyists Transparency Act, recommends a person not be considered an “in-house lobbyist”, if they lobby the provincial government for less than 50 hours a year. By Sasha Izard April 22, 2026 “The Special Committee… Continue reading
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The Ministry of Finance finally answers, after a year and a half, why BC Assessment is a paying member of the Urban Development Institute (UDI), a lobby for corporate interests involved in development and real estate.
The Ministry of Finance finally answers, after a year and a half, why BC Assessment is a paying member of the Urban Development Institute (UDI), a lobby for corporate interests involved in development and real estate. By Sasha IzardApril 20,… Continue reading
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Esquimalt Staff decided that they would not attend paid UDI events anymore.
Esquimalt Staff decided that they would not attend paid UDI events anymore. This marks a new departure, the first to be seen and one that should be emulated by other municipalities and branches of government for the full separation of… Continue reading
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All UDI Municipal Memberships on Vancouver Island Eliminated.
All UDI Municipal Memberships on Vancouver Island Eliminated. By Sasha IzardApril 14, 2026 On April 13, 2026 – Colwood City Council unanimously voted for the City to leave the Urban Development Institute (UDI), by approving a motion put forward by… Continue reading
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Eby achieves the goal lobbied to him by the UDI 4 years previously, by overriding West Vancouver’s local government autonomy on zoning.
Eby achieves the goal lobbied to him by the UDI 4 years previously, by overriding West Vancouver’s local government autonomy on zoning. The Eby Government continues to tyrannize local governments that don’t achieve the UDI’s agenda fast enough according to… Continue reading
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BC Bill M216 the ‘Professional Reliance Act’ is defeated.
Bill M216 the ‘Professional Reliance Act’ is defeated. CRD WatchApril 9, 2026 Since the proposal of the controversial Bill, CRD Watch on Vancouver Island and CityHallWatch in Vancouver has followed, covered and exposed the issue and what is at stake… Continue reading
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