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August 2, 2026

Greater Victoria Acting Together (GVAT) appears to be run by a member of the political pressure group Homes For Living.

Greater Victoria Acting Together (GVAT) appears to be run by a member of the political pressure group Homes For Living. GVAT is part of the Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF) which is based in the United States. GVAT attempts with concerted… 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

July 11, 2026

Selling out North Saanich: The BC NDP appointed a housing advisor for the municipality, based in the United States

Selling out North Saanich: The BC NDP appointed a housing advisor for the municipality, based in the United States By Sasha IzardJuly 11, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— Recently, I wrote the following article: Undue Influence: BC NDP Government Appointed Giant Commercial Real… 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 28, 2026

Petition Created to Oppose Eby and Carney’s BC Empty Condo Bailout.

Petition Created to Oppose Eby and Carney’s BC Empty Condo Bailout. By Sasha IzardJune 28, 2026 The following petition has been created to oppose the massive bailout of empty condos in British Columbia by the provincial and federal governments. AKA… Continue reading

June 26, 2026

Jenny Kwan MP, goes after government for bailing out developers and speculators from their self-created empty condo crisis.

Jenny Kwan MP, goes after government for bailing out developers and speculators from their empty condo crisis. By Sasha IzardJune 26, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— NDP MP Jenny Kwan has taken the initiative and called out provincial and federal governments for bailing… 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 4, 2026

$700+ FOI regarding Victoria City Manager’s Office and the UDI, reveals conversation that led to close to $2000 Nashville trip for City employee to spend time with developers.

$700+ FOI regarding Victoria City Manager’s Office and the UDI, reveals conversation that led to close to $2000 Nashville trip for City employee to spend time with developers. By Sasha IzardJune 2, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— Last fall, I wrote the following… Continue reading

May 22, 2026

In 2020, Saanich made a “5 year membership agreement” for close to a million dollars to the South Island Prosperity Partnership (SIPP). This is what it was to get in return.

In 2020, Saanich made a 5 year membership agreement for close to a million dollars to the South Island Prosperity Partnership (SIPP). This is what it was to get in return. Despite that the membership agreement which provided 5 years… Continue reading