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July 25, 2026

‘Livable CRD’, and its alliance of astroturfing organizations, seeking to influence the outcome of the 2026 local government election.

‘Livable CRD’, and its alliance of astroturfing organizations, seeking to influence the outcome of the 2026 local government election. The organization which officially launched according to a press release dated July 23, 2026 – lists no people who are involved… Continue reading

July 24, 2026

The Corporatization of Governance in BC and What To Do About It

The Corporatization of Governance in BC and What To Do About It Systemic deregulation and privatization, have been driving cost of living increases, while quality of life and the environment are steadily degrading. This is how it has been happening,… Continue reading

July 23, 2026

Island Time: A Thing of the Past on Southern Vancouver Island

Island Time: A Thing of the Past on Southern Vancouver Island By Dean UngerJuly 23, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— Island Time, now seems to be a thing of the past as municipality councils across mid to south Vancouver Island are being criticised… Continue reading

July 18, 2026

How did Save Our Saanich turn from an organization of concerned neighbours, into a Political Slate with 2/3rds of its candidates having worked or continuing to work in real estate or development – in only one year?

How did Save Our Saanich turn from an organization of concerned neighbours, into a Political Slate with 2/3rds of its candidates having worked or continuing to work in real estate or development – in only one year? Above: Archived screenshot… Continue reading

July 15, 2026

Douglas Magazine Primes the Public for Amalgamation prior to the October 2026 Local Government Election.

Douglas Magazine Primes the Public for Amalgamation prior to the October 2026 Local Government Election. The article from the business oriented/government funded magazine reveals that surprise business and development interests have been pushing for amalgamation. The article also primes the… Continue reading

June 30, 2026

Eby and Vancouver ‘Condo King’ Bob Rennie offered oversupply as solution to the ‘housing crisis’ in 2021 dialogue, facilitated by the UDI development/real estate lobby.

Eby and Vancouver ‘Condo King’ Bob Rennie offered oversupply as solution to the ‘housing crisis’ in 2021 dialogue, facilitated by the UDI development/real estate lobby. Now the Eby government is forcing the public to pay the price through the 2026… Continue reading

June 26, 2026

Undue Influence: BC NDP Government Appointed Giant Commercial Real Estate Company as Housing Advisor to North Saanich

Undue Influence: BC NDP Government Appointed Giant Commercial Real Estate Company as Housing Advisor to North Saanich CBRE released its “Provincial Advisor Report and Recommendations” for North Saanich on April Fool’s Day 2026, and that isn’t a joke. CBRE currently… Continue reading

June 21, 2026

As Carney and Eby bail out reckless development industry with billions of dollars of public funds, WorkBC has retired its Cost of Living Calculator.

As Carney and Eby bail out reckless development industry with billions of dollars of public funds, WorkBC has retired its Cost of Living Calculator. By Sasha Izard June 21, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— The news is in, and while the development industry… Continue reading

June 6, 2026

Bill 9: The Death Knell of Freedom Information by the BC NDP

Bill 9: The Death Knell of Freedom Information by the BC NDP BC Rewrote the FOI Law at 4 AM. Here’s What It Does By Arthur McInnisJune 6, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— The BC government has just pushed through a major rewrite… Continue reading

May 30, 2026

What is the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region? (PNWER) and what are its connections to big oil?

What is the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region? (PNWER) and what are its connections to big oil? By Sasha IzardMay 28, 2026 ————————————————————————————————– Last week, I wrote the following article: In 2020, Saanich made a “5 year membership agreement” for close… Continue reading

May 17, 2026

What was the Capital Services and Governance Initiative Report (March 2017)?

What was the Capital Services and Governance Initiative Report (March 2017)? By Sasha IzardMay 17, 2026 The Capital Services and Governance Initiative report dated March 17 was prepared in for the BC Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. The… Continue reading