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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

July 12, 2026

The Court Ruling City Hall Is Celebrating Settled Almost Nothing – By Arthur McInnis

The Court Ruling City Hall Is Celebrating Settled Almost Nothing By Arthur McInnisJuly 12, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— The Court Ruling City Hall Is Celebrating Settled Almost Nothing Victoria won in court this month. Read the headlines and you’d think the fight… Continue reading

July 4, 2026

Petition launched: That the CRD be fully transparent in regard to its felling of trees by Elk/Beaver Lake:

Petition launched: That the CRD be fully transparent in regard to its felling of trees by Elk/Beaver Lake: By Sasha IzardJuly 4, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— Readers of CRD Watch or the Creatively United for the Planet blog, will likely be familiar… Continue reading

June 28, 2026

Petition Created to Oppose Eby and Carney’s BC Empty Condo Bailout.

Petition Created to Oppose Eby and Carney’s BC Empty Condo Bailout. By Sasha IzardJune 28, 2026 The following petition has been created to oppose the massive bailout of empty condos in British Columbia by the provincial and federal governments. AKA… Continue reading

May 21, 2026

STOP the Proposed Development at 1899 Cochrane Street, by Dave Secco

STOP the Proposed Development at 1899 Cochrane Street A rally to save the local celebrity tree “Big Monty” formerly known as Big Pondy. Originally thought to be a ponderosa pine, it turned out to be a Monterey Pine. By Dave… Continue reading

March 25, 2026

Petition: 33 trees at stake at 903 Admirals Road, many of them Garry Oaks.

Petition: 33 trees at stake at 903 Admirals Road, many of them Garry Oaks. CRD WatchMarch 25, 2026 A petition has been created to save numerous Garry Oaks on Esquimalt Rd. The petition has already garnered 225 signatures. Petition ·… Continue reading

March 20, 2026

New petition: That the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) be subject to Freedom of Information (FIPPA)

New petition: That the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) be subject to Freedom of Information (FIPPA) March 20, 2026CRD Watch A new petition has been created, calling for the Province of BC to require through legislation that the Union of… 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 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

December 11, 2025

Numerous Mayors pushing back against the Undemocratic Housing Bills, including Bill 44.

Numerous Mayors in British Columbia are pushing back against the undemocratic housing bills including Bill 44. View Royal Exploring Judicial Review regarding the legality of undemocratic housing legislation from the Province, that overrides Local Government powers. Invites other municipalities to… Continue reading

November 25, 2025

Oak Bay Council Narrowly Rejects Six-Unit Uplands Development at 2830/2850 Lansdowne Rd.

Oak Bay Council Narrowly Rejects Six-Unit Uplands Development at 2830/2850 Lansdowne Rd. Photo: A Garry Oak Meadow in Uplands Park CRD WatchNov 25, 2025 Oak Bay, BC — In a close and highly watched vote, Oak Bay Council have denied an approval for… Continue reading