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September 12, 2026

Smoke and mirrors: How the Provincial Government, Saanich, and ‘Save Our Saanich’ turned the AAP ‘Victory’ into a hollow one.

Smoke and mirrors: How the Provincial Government, Saanich, and ‘Save Our Saanich’ turned the AAP ‘Victory’ into a hollow one.Saanich’s Phased Approach to the Saanich Operations Centre redevelopment is predicted to be even more expensive than the approach that was… Continue reading

September 1, 2026

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

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 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

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 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