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April 7, 2026

Cadboro Bay Residents Association (CBRA) doesn’t post any letter from residents on its website in almost 2 years.

Cadboro Bay Residents Association (CBRA) doesn’t post any letter from residents on its website in almost 2 years. The last letter posted in the CBRA letters section of its website was from a lobby that opposes environmental protections on private… Continue reading

April 7, 2026

More Champagne Socialism from the BC Government: “$35,000 budget for open bar bureaucrat party” according to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

More Champagne Socialism from the BC Government: “$35,000 budget for open bar bureaucrat party” according to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. $35,000 was budgeted for the event, which the open bar which had a $1,752.44 tab, was a part of. The… Continue reading

April 5, 2026

The CVRD issue in focus. The Playbook: How BC Regional Districts Lock In Policy Before Anyone Can Stop Them, by Arthur McInnis

The CVRD issue in focus. The Playbook: How BC Regional Districts Lock In Policy Before Anyone Can Stop Them By Arthur McInnisApril 5, 2026 Three hundred and fifty people stood outside the Cowichan Valley Regional District offices in Duncan on… Continue reading

April 4, 2026

I asked AI: If there was corruption in the government of British Columbia, could it be hidden from the public using the mechanisms of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA)?

I asked AI: If there was corruption in the government of British Columbia, could it be hidden from the public using the mechanisms of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA)? April 4, 2026Question by Sasha Izard… Continue reading

April 4, 2026

Exposing the “Shadow Planners”: Special Presentation for Metro Vancouver region (CRD Watch) with video and materials

Exposing the “Shadow Planners”: Special Presentation for Metro Vancouver region (CRD Watch) with video and materials Sasha IzardApril 4, 2027 Last week, I provided a presentation to the people of the Metro Vancouver area through Metro Vancouver CityHallWatch titled: How… Continue reading

March 21, 2026

I asked AI, if amalgamation saves money in Canada. The answer was no.

I asked AI, if amalgamation saves money in Canada. The answer was no. Questions by Sasha IzardMarch 21, 2026 Today, I asked Google AI two questions. The first question that I asked was: “Which municipalities amalgamated in Canada in the… Continue reading

March 18, 2026

Setting the record straight with the Times Colonist, on Saanich Council’s refusal to write a letter to the Provincial Government asking for the removal of provincially mandated housing targets for the municipality.

Setting the record straight with the Times Colonist, on Saanich Council’s refusal to write a letter to the Provincial Government asking for the removal of provincially mandated housing targets for the municipality. By Sasha Izard March 18, 2026 Yesterday, I… Continue reading

March 17, 2026

Saanich Council Ditches Motion to write to the Provincial Government to Remove the Provincially Mandated Housing Target Order for the District.

Saanich Council Ditches Motion to write to the Provincial Government to Remove the Provincially Mandated Housing Target Order for the District. Councillors Brice and Brownoff, had previously made a media tour promoting their motion to remove the Provincially Mandated Housing… Continue reading

March 13, 2026

The District of North Vancouver has discontinued its UDI membership.

The District of North Vancouver has discontinued its UDI membership. The action marks the first time that a municipality in the Lower Mainland has been observed ending its membership in the lobbying organization. By Sasha IzardMarch 13, 2026 The District… Continue reading

March 12, 2026

Lack of Consistency at Saanich on housing supply. Councillor Harper: “There is no excess of housing”, just a “lull”.

Lack of Consistency at Saanich on housing supply. Councillor Harper: “There is no excess of housing”, just a “lull”. By Sasha IzardMarch 11, 2026 Last fall I wrote the following article: Abstract’s hypocrisy on parade: “Out of prudence, we are… Continue reading

March 11, 2026

Our City is not Serious, by Arthur McInnis

Our City is not Serious Arthur McInnis March 11, 2026 Victoria’s HR Director Job Posting Is a Masterclass in What Not to Do The City of Victoria is looking for its next top people leader. Its own job ad suggests… Continue reading