politics
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Ninety-Eight Years Later the Conservatives Return and Victoria City Hall Loses Its Patron
Ninety-Eight Years Later the Conservatives Return and Victoria City Hall Loses Its Patron By Arthur McInnisOct 28, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— The Last Time On August 21, 1928, Simon Fraser Tolmie became premier of British Columbia. He was a veterinarian and farmer… Continue reading
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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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‘Livable CRD’: Grading candidate answers – what are the names? It’s a secret!
‘Livable CRD’: Grading candidate answers – what are the names? It’s a secret By Wendy LidgateAugust 4, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— As a resident and registered voter in Central Saanich I have been so disillusioned with Central Saanich council approving some of… Continue reading
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Dogwood Wants Your Name, Phone Number and Postal Code. Here Is What That Buys Them.
Dogwood Wants Your Name, Phone Number and Postal Code. Here Is What That Buys Them. By Arthur McInnisAug 3, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— Dogwood’s “2026 Survey” is less an opinion poll than a campaign-grade voter database collection tool. It links your contact… Continue reading
