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April 5, 2026

The CVRD issue in focus. The Playbook: How BC Regional Districts Lock In Policy Before Anyone Can Stop Them, by Arthur McInnis

The CVRD issue in focus. The Playbook: How BC Regional Districts Lock In Policy Before Anyone Can Stop Them By Arthur McInnisApril 5, 2026 Three hundred and fifty people stood outside the Cowichan Valley Regional District offices in Duncan on… Continue reading

November 14, 2025

Does the UDI lobby on behalf of its paying member municipalities? I asked this question to its last 4 paying municipal members on the island.

Does the UDI lobby on behalf of its paying member municipalities? I asked this question to its last 4 paying municipal members on the island. By Sasha IzardNov 13, 2025 Time and again, the issue has come up and been… Continue reading

July 9, 2025

Urbanists vs. the Nature in My Backyards. District of Saanich – Special Council Meeting for Draft Quadra McKenzie Plan July 7th, 2025 by Carollyne Yardley

Urbanists vs. the Nature in My Backyards. District of Saanich – Special Council Meeting for Draft Quadra McKenzie Plan July 7th, 2025 Carollyne YardleyJuly 9, 2025 https://www.saanich.ca/EN/main/community/community-planning/centre-corridor-and-village-plans/quadra-mckenzie-plan.html A Special Council Meeting was held at the District of Saanich’s July 7th… Continue reading

October 26, 2024

CRD Cleaning up its act on the Regional Housing Advisory Committee

CRD Cleaning up its act on the Regional Housing Advisory Committee After discontinuing its 23 year-old membership with the Urban Development Institute (UDI), in June of this year (2024), the CRD has taken the next step in separating lobby and… Continue reading