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June 16, 2026

Saanich Staff are attempting to enter into a multi-year agreement to hand over hundreds of thousands of dollars to the South Island Prosperity Partnership (SIPP) under the guise of “delegated authority”.

Saanich Staff are attempting to enter into a multi-year agreement to hand over hundreds of thousands of dollars to the South Island Prosperity Partnership (SIPP) under the guise of “delegated authority”. By Sasha IzardJune 16, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— Recently, I wrote… Continue reading

June 13, 2026

The Infrastructure Timebomb: North Cowichan Pulled the Pin – Saanich Is Still Smiling for the Camera

The Infrastructure Timebomb: North Cowichan Pulled the Pin – Saanich Is Still Smiling for the Camera By M. Rose MunroJune 13, 2026 ————————————————————————————————– The Infrastructure Timebomb: North Cowichan Pulled the Pin – Saanich Is Still Smiling for the Camera North… 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

April 25, 2026

Why does SCAN (Saanich Community Associations Network) not have a website?

Why does SCAN (Saanich Community Associations Network) not have a website? By Sasha Izard,April 25, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— The Saanich Community Associations Network (SCAN) is an umbrella network for the community associations of Saanich. SCAN is listed on the Community Associations… Continue reading

April 24, 2026

Letter by Elizabeth Borek to BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey: regarding BC Assessment’s paid membership in the UDI lobby.

Letter by Elizabeth Borek to BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey: regarding BC Assessment’s paid membership in the UDI lobby. Letter by Elizabeth BorekApril 24, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— Subject: Are you responsible for the prudent and best use of taxpayer $? Minister… Continue reading

April 24, 2026

Cowichan Just Showed What Public Pressure Can Do, by Arthur McInnis

Cowichan Just Showed What Public Pressure Can Do By Arthur McInnisApril 24, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— What happened at the CVRD on April 22 matters well beyond the Cowichan Valley. For weeks, rural residents had been warning that the draft Comprehensive Zoning… Continue reading

April 23, 2026

BC housing has handed out hundreds of thousands of dollars of taxpayer money to sponsor industry organizations including lobbies; refuses to reveal the full name of industry organization that it handed almost $100,000 of public money to in one payment.

BC housing has handed out hundreds of thousands of dollars of taxpayer money to sponsor industry organizations including lobbies; refuses to reveal the full name of industry organization that it handed almost $100,000 of public money to in one payment.… Continue reading

April 22, 2026

BC Government Committee to review the Lobbyists Transparency Act, recommends a person not be considered an “in-house lobbyist”, if they lobby the provincial government for less than 50 hours a year.

BC Government Committee to review the Lobbyists Transparency Act, recommends a person not be considered an “in-house lobbyist”, if they lobby the provincial government for less than 50 hours a year. By Sasha Izard April 22, 2026 “The Special Committee… Continue reading

April 22, 2026

Even When the Government Cheats, You Can Still Win, by Arthur McInnis

Even When the Government Cheats, You Can Still Win By Arthur McInnisApril 22 ,2026 ————————————————————————————————– Politicians think they hold all the cards. They will even assume that if citizens challenge a bad rezoning, the government can just rewrite the law… Continue reading

April 20, 2026

The Ministry of Finance finally answers, after a year and a half, why BC Assessment is a paying member of the Urban Development Institute (UDI), a lobby for corporate interests involved in development and real estate.

The Ministry of Finance finally answers, after a year and a half, why BC Assessment is a paying member of the Urban Development Institute (UDI), a lobby for corporate interests involved in development and real estate. By Sasha IzardApril 20,… Continue reading