Saanich
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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
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Backyards Are Health Infrastructure – Saanich Should Treat Them That Way
Backyards Are Health Infrastructure – Saanich Should Treat Them That Way By M. Rose MunroJune 10, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— Private green spaces – backyards, gardens, and small personal outdoor refuges, play a far more significant role in human well‑being than we… Continue reading
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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
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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
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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
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What Cowichan’s Revolt Teaches Saanich and Victoria About “Trusting the Process”, by Arthur McInnis
What Cowichan’s Revolt Teaches Saanich and Victoria About “Trusting the Process” By Arthur McInnisApril 24, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— The Cowichan Valley just forced its regional government to abandon a massive zoning overhaul after residents realised they were being asked to swallow… Continue reading
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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
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Letter by Elizabeth Borek Re: “I asked AI, if amalgamation saves money in Canada. The answer was no.”
Letter by Elizabeth Borek Re: “I asked AI, if amalgamation saves money in Canada. The answer was no.” By Elizabeth Borek,March 24, 2026 As you are likely aware there is a proposal to amalgamate Victoria and Saanich. The research in… Continue reading
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Mayor Alto’s Proximity Problem with a Ward Crusade vs. Her Own Place of Residence, by Arthur McInnis
Mayor Alto’s Proximity Problem with a Ward Crusade vs. Her Own Place of Residence By Arthur McInnisMarch 23, 2026 Mayor Marianne Alto has made residency the cornerstone of her case for electoral reform at the Greater Victoria School Board. Her… Continue reading
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I asked AI, if amalgamation saves money in Canada. The answer was no.
I asked AI, if amalgamation saves money in Canada. The answer was no. Questions by Sasha IzardMarch 21, 2026 Today, I asked Google AI two questions. The first question that I asked was: “Which municipalities amalgamated in Canada in the… Continue reading
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