local-government
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Things to know before voting for a new Saanich Mayor and Council on October 17th, by David Secco
Things to know before voting for a new Saanich Mayor and Council on October 17th By David SeccoOct 2, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— For more than two years, I lead our neighbourhood in an effort to save Big Monty and change the… Continue reading
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A Letter from the Capital, by Arthur McInnis
A Letter from the Capital By Arthur McInnisSept 24, 2026 ———————————————————————————————- Victoria’s mayor and councillors have complained about the provincial election being held at the same time as the municipal election. One imagines the response from the Premier’s Office might… Continue reading
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Why did the leadership of ‘Save Our Saanich’ hold a meeting with the Conservative Party of BC, without telling their membership?
Why did the leadership of ‘Save Our Saanich’ hold a meeting with the Conservative Party of BC, without telling their membership? By Sasha IzardSept 1, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— In July of this year, I wrote the following article: How did Save… Continue reading
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Emails with Livable CRD and partner organizations, show a pattern of evasiveness as to the identity of those involved who will be grading candidates for the 2026 election.
Emails with Livable CRD and partner organizations, show a pattern of evasiveness as to the identity of those involved, who will be grading candidates for the 2026 election. Email exchanges with Wendy LidgatePublished August 6, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— 2 days ago,… Continue reading
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The Failures Behind the City’s $175,000 Victoria Curling Club Grant, by Arthur McInnis
The Failures Behind the City’s $175,000 Victoria Curling Club Grant By Arthur McInnis May 2, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— On Thursday, April 2, 2026, during a COTW meeting, Council debated a Member Motion brought forward by Councillors Matt Dell and Krista Loughton.… Continue reading
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Trust, But Deregulate: The Professional Reliance Act’s Return to Faith-Based Governance, by Arthur McInnis
Trust, But Deregulate: The Professional Reliance Act’s Return to Faith-Based Governance Arthur McInnisNov 29, 2025 By any other name, it would still smell of self-regulation. When George Anderson tabled Bill M 216 – 2025, the Professional Reliance Act, he might… Continue reading
