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January 25, 2026

District of Saanich once again experiencing technical issues. Jan 19, 2026 Draft Quadra McKenzie Plan session at council still unavailable on video almost a week later.

District of Saanich once again experiencing technical issues. Jan 19, 2026 Draft Quadra McKenzie Plan session at council still unavailable on video almost a week later. This is no idle issue, council is likely to make a decision on the… Continue reading

January 22, 2026

Why Setbacks Matter: Protecting the Green Heart of Saanich, by M. Rose Munro

Why Setbacks Matter: Protecting the Green Heart of Saanich M. Rose Munro Jan 22, 2025 Setbacks in Saanich’s single‑family areas are often dismissed as technical zoning details, yet they are one of the most powerful tools shaping the municipality’s character,… Continue reading

December 30, 2025

Lack of responsiveness by the Times Colonist in regards to its journalism begs the question of whether or not the TC is writing articles in good faith.

Lack of responsiveness by the Times Colonist in regards to its journalism begs the question of whether or not the TC is writing articles in good faith. By Sasha IzardDec 30, 2025 You may recall an article that I wrote… Continue reading

December 14, 2025

The Fox in the Henhouse? Chair of Development/Real Estate lobby Chapter/lobby Director, now reappointed to Saanich Mayor’s Committee, voted in favour of phases 2 and 3 of the District’s Housing Strategy. Council followed suit unanimously.

The Fox in the Henhouse? Chair of Development/Real Estate lobby Chapter/lobby Director, now reappointed to Saanich Mayor’s Committee, voted in favour of phases 2 and 3 of the District’s Housing Strategy. Council followed suit unanimously. Mayor Murdock, has reappointed the… Continue reading

December 9, 2025

The House that Mayor Dean Murdock built: Why was a UDI Director/UDI Capital Region Chair, appointed by Saanich’s Mayor, to the Saanich Housing Affordability Standing Committee?

The House that Mayor Dean Murdock built: Why was a UDI Director/UDI Capital Region Chair, appointed by Saanich’s Mayor, to the Saanich Housing Affordability Standing Committee? The Saanich Housing Affordable Standing Committee is a successor to the Mayor’s Standing Committee… Continue reading

November 26, 2025

District of Saanich staff appear to have posted misinformation, in regard to city staff working with the Citizen’s Assembly for potentially years to come, as excuse for the District to put a hold on a potential lobby register.

District of Saanich staff appear to have posted misinformation, in regard to city staff working with the Citizens Assembly for potentially years to come, as excuse for the District to put a hold on a potential lobby register. The Victoria-Saanich… Continue reading

November 7, 2025

District of Saanich: “I have determined that while the records concerning the Procurement Law Office may be of interest to you, there is not evidence to indicate this matter has an impact on the wider community.” – The Procurement Law Office’s advice was cited at a council meeting as justification to award senior district staff the ability to award millions in contracts without the approval of elected officials.

District of Saanich: “I have determined that while the records concerning the Procurement Law Office may be of interest to you, there is not evidence to indicate this matter has an impact on the wider community.” – The Procurement Law… Continue reading

November 5, 2025

Petition: That Saanich Council end the annual allowance for councillors to spend on UDI events etc.

Petition: That Saanich Council end the annual allowance for councillors to spend on UDI events etc. Petition · That Saanich Council end the annual allowance for council members to spend on UDI events. – Saanich Core, Canada · Change.org Petition… Continue reading

November 4, 2025

List of campaign donations made by those involved in development and real estate to the campaigns of those who were elected to Saanich council in the 2022 election.

List of campaign donations made by those involved in development and real estate to the campaigns of those who were elected to Saanich council in the 2022 election. The 2022 General Local Government election saw those involved in development and… Continue reading

October 18, 2025

Letter to Saanich Council by Roel Hurkens, on utility flat rate increases.

Letter to Saanich Council on utility flat rate increases. By Roel Hurkens, I am writing to Saanich Council on the issue of water and sewer utility flat rate increases. In October 2024, Council approved a change to utility flat rates for… Continue reading

October 9, 2025

Abstract’s hypocrisy on parade: “Out of prudence, we are carefully phasing our projects, to avoid over-supplying the market.”

Abstract’s hypocrisy on parade: “Out of prudence, we are carefully phasing our projects, to avoid over-supplying the market.” By Sasha Izard Oct 9, 2025 At the Oct 6, 2025 Saanich Council meeting, the company Abstract Developments sought and gained approval… Continue reading