Saanich
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No Transparency: The District of Saanich Doesn’t Keep Track of the Total Costs for the Estimated Quarter Billion Dollar: Active Transportation Plan
No Transparency: The District of Saanich Doesn’t Keep Track of the Total Costs for the Estimated Quarter Billion Dollar: Active Transportation Plan I asked the District of Saanich for the “Totals spent on the Active Transportation Plan and variants.“ The District responded: “there are no records in… Continue reading
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The Lorax Speaks for the Trees. Saanich Council Speaks for the Chainsaws, by M. Rose Munro
The Lorax Speaks for the Trees. Saanich Council Speaks for the Chainsaws Cadboro Bay is under all out assault from development. M. Rose MunroFeb 25, 2026 Between January 1 and December 18, 2025, Cadboro Bay has faced an unprecedented assault on its… Continue reading
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The Infill Shock Doctrine on Arbutus Road: A Photographic Essay, by Sasha Izard
The Infill Shock Doctrine on Arbutus Road: A Photographic Essay By Sasha IzardFeb 25, 2026 ——————————————————————————————— Index of CRD Watch articles concerning the environment/ecology. – CRD Watch Homepage Continue reading
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Experience: Amalgamation in Toronto Hurt Local Democracy, by Elizabeth Borek
Experience: Amalgamation in Toronto Hurt Local Democracy Saanich should avoid the same fate. Elizabeth BorekFeb 15, 2026 I was a resident of the City of Toronto when the various surrounding municipalities amalgamated with Toronto in the late 1990’s. There was… Continue reading
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When Housing Debates Erase Ecology: The Story of 4015 Braefoot Rd. and the Garry Oak Ecosystem
When Housing Debates Erase Ecology: The Story of 4015 Braefoot Rd. and the Garry Oak Ecosystem 4015 Braefoot Rd. and the Garry Oak Ecosystem Feb 7, 2026This story was originally published at this link. ————————————————————————————————— In spring 2025, a piece… Continue reading
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New Facebook page created to Save Saanich from Amalgamation
New Facebook page created to Save Saanich from Amalgamation Sasha IzardFeb 6, 2026 Today I founded a new Facebook page created to save Saanich from amalgamation. Saanich may not survive the ballot question on amalgamation, which will be voted on… Continue reading
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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
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Oak Bay Developer turns NIMBY but still plans Saanich project that Neighbours Oppose (Letter by Dave Secco)
Oak Bay Developer turns NIMBY but still plans Saanich project that Neighbours Oppose Dave SeccoDec 30, 2025 If you click on the following link, it will take you to Oak Bay Municipality’s Monday, November 24, 2025 Council Meeting Agend: https://oakbay.civicweb.net/document/160466/… Continue reading
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Neighbours say new Saanich mega-home towers over bylaw limit — City cites unwritten rule, by Franke James
Neighbours say new Saanich mega-home towers over bylaw limit — City cites unwritten rule. Did someone at City Hall make a math mistake? By Franke James Dec 20, 2025 Neighbours on Tudor Avenue are scratching their heads, wondering how Saanich… Continue reading
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