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October 2, 2026

Things to know before voting for a new Saanich Mayor and Council on October 17th, by David Secco

Things to know before voting for a new Saanich Mayor and Council on October 17th By David SeccoOct 2, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— For more than two years, I lead our neighbourhood in an effort to save Big Monty and change the… Continue reading

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

July 12, 2026

When invisibility becomes consent: How a budget line with around 250 million dollars a year in Saanich’s approved 5-Year Financial Plan, is being interpreted by the CAO as constituting authorization to enter into a multi-year agreement to hand over hundreds of thousands of dollars of public funds to an outside organization.

When invisibility becomes consent: How a budget line with around 250 million dollars a year in Saanich’s approved 5-Year Financial Plan is being interpreted by the CAO as constituting authorization to enter into a multi-year agreement to hand over hundreds… Continue reading

June 24, 2026

Gordon Head Is Losing 60% of Its Social Housing — And the Speakers Who Said So Were Shut Down

Gordon Head Is Losing 60% of Its Social Housing — And the Speakers Who Said So Were Shut Down By Kyla Berry, CRHC Tenant, Gordon Head, Saanich June 24, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— On June 16, 2026, Saanich Council adopted the Quadra–McKenzie… 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 14, 2026

Songhees Nation Slams Saanich’s Quadra McKenzie Plan, calls for postponement on it: District provides meek response that protects the interests of developers over the natural and cultural environment.

Songhees Nation Slams Saanich’s Quadra McKenzie Plan: District provides meek response that protects the interests of developers over the natural and cultural environment. On May 22, 2026 – the Songhees First Nation, wrote a strong rebuke of Saanich’s Quadra McKenzie… Continue reading

June 9, 2026

A Different Perspective on the Townhouses Beside Big Monty, by Dave Secco

A Different Perspective on the Townhouses Beside Big Monty A rally to save the local celebrity tree “Big Monty”, a much beloved Monterey Pine. By Dave SeccoJune 9, 2026 ————————————————————————————————- Since I’m the guy who named “Big Monty,” lead the… 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

May 21, 2026

STOP the Proposed Development at 1899 Cochrane Street, by Dave Secco

STOP the Proposed Development at 1899 Cochrane Street A rally to save the local celebrity tree “Big Monty” formerly known as Big Pondy. Originally thought to be a ponderosa pine, it turned out to be a Monterey Pine. By Dave… Continue reading

April 21, 2026

Saanich councillors cost taxpayers close to $100,000 in off-island travel/conference expenses this term, according to FOI response.

Saanich councillors cost taxpayers close to $100,000 in off-island travel/conference expenses this term, according to FOI response. Over a quarter of the $93,577.83 spent by the District on off-island councillor costs, was by Councillor Zac De Vries, who cost the… Continue reading

March 28, 2026

Cost Effective? $90,000 for roadwork project of minimal benefit, at the intersection of Sea View Rd. and Telegraph Bay Rd. in Cadboro Bay, leads to greater questions about the overall cost across Saanich of the so-called Active Transportation Plan estimated at a Quarter Billion Dollars.

Cost Effective? $90,000 for roadwork project of minimal benefit, at the intersection of Sea View Rd. and Telegraph Bay Rd. in Cadboro Bay, leads to greater questions about the overall cost across Saanich of the so-called Active Transportation Plan estimated… Continue reading