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December 26, 2025

Ella Stream in Critical Danger: When asked if the District of Sooke had discussions with the Federal Government about damage or potential damage to the Ella Stream and its environs, Sooke’s CAO, initially confirmed that conversations between the District and the Feds on this issue were numerous, and then when asked for specifics, backtracked.

Ella Stream in Critical Danger: When asked if the District of Sooke had discussions with the Federal Government about damage or potential damage to the Ella Stream and its environs, Sooke’s CAO, initially confirmed that conversations between the District and… Continue reading

November 27, 2025

From Sooke to the Province: Why Two Petitions Are Demanding a Fairer Funding Model for BC Cities, by S. Jones

From Sooke to the Province: Why Two Petitions Are Demanding a Fairer Funding Model for BC Cities By S. Jones,SookeNov 27, 2025 Sooke residents are not just talking about property taxes anymore, they’re organizing. What began as a local response… Continue reading

September 20, 2025

Sooke’s Director of Corporate Services denied that a document showing who was responsible for renewing the District’s UDI membership (in contravention of a council motion) was in the District’s custody and control. Now after much of the year has passed, I have a copy.

Sooke’s Director of Corporate Services denied that a document showing who was responsible for renewing the District’s UDI membership (in contravention of a council motion) was in the District’s custody and control. Now after much of the year has passed,… Continue reading

April 12, 2025

“VibrantVictoria” claims it’s not media, is annoyed at being asked if it is connected to real estate – bans poster for questioning if that is really the case – then it turns out that it is run by Citified Media with ties to real estate sector.

“VibrantVictoria” claims it’s not media, is annoyed at being asked if it is connected to real estate – bans poster for questioning if that is really the case – then it turns out that it is run by Citified Media… Continue reading

March 15, 2025

Who is in charge in Sooke, the elected officials, or District Staff? Staff went ahead and renewed District’s paid membership with registered lobbying organization for development and real estate interests anyway, despite clear Motion from the elected officials that Council would have to make the decision prior to membership renewal.

Who is in charge in Sooke, the elected officials, or District Staff? Staff went ahead and renewed District’s paid membership with registered lobbying organization for development and real estate interests anyway, despite clear Motion from the elected officials that Council… Continue reading

March 11, 2025

Did the District of Sooke violate its own Motion? The District went ahead and renewed its paid membership with a registered lobbying organization for development and real estate interests, without publicly meeting with it first to ascertain the functions of the organization.

Did the District of Sooke violate its own Motion? The District went ahead and renewed its paid membership with a registered lobbying organization for development and real estate interests, without publicly meeting with it first to ascertain the functions of… Continue reading

February 1, 2025

The BC Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) Refuses to Search the District of Sooke’s Records to Determine if Information Regarding its Communications with and about a Registered Lobbying Organization for Development and Real Estate (the UDI) were Purged and/or Withheld from a Freedom of Information Request.

The BC Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) Refuses to Search the District of Sooke’s Records to Determine if Information Regarding its Communications with and about a Registered Lobbying Organization for Development and Real Estate (the UDI) were… Continue reading

November 24, 2024

Letter with answers to questions raised by Sooke Councillor, as to whether the District of Sooke is the target of UDI lobbying, etc.

Letter with answers to questions raised by Sooke Councillor, as to whether the District of Sooke is the target of UDI lobbying, etc. Letter to Sooke Mayor and Council by Sasha IzardNov 24, 2024 Hello Sooke Mayor and Council, At… Continue reading

May 18, 2024

Did the District of Sooke Destroy Communications Material with and/or Regarding the Urban Development Institute (UDI), a Registered Lobbyist Organization Representing Development and Real Estate?

Did the District of Sooke Destroy Communications Material With and/or Regarding the Urban Development Institute (UDI), a Registered Lobbyist Organization Representing Development and Real Estate? May 18, 2024By Sasha Izard In April, I wrote an article titled: Now, or Never? … Continue reading

April 8, 2024

Now, or Never? Sooke Mayor and Council, Upon Learning that the District is a Paying Member of a Registered Lobbyist Organization for Development and Real Estate, Face ‘Tough Decision’ as to Whether or not the District Should Leave it.

Now, or Never? Sooke Mayor and Council Upon Learning that the District is a Paying Member of a Registered Lobbyist Organization for Development and Real Estate: Face ‘Tough Decision’ as to Whether or not the District Should Leave it. District… Continue reading

March 27, 2024

The Urban Development Institute (UDI) Caught Misleading the Public Again

The Urban Development Institute (UDI) Caught Misleading the Public About Itself Again: Claims made on the UDI’s new website UDI.org about their liaison committees are not adding up. By Sasha IzardMarch 27, 2024 The Urban Development Institute is a registered… Continue reading