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August 6, 2026

Emails with Livable CRD and partner organizations, show a pattern of evasiveness as to the identity of those involved who will be grading candidates for the 2026 election.

Emails with Livable CRD and partner organizations, show a pattern of evasiveness as to the identity of those involved, who will be grading candidates for the 2026 election. Email exchanges with Wendy LidgatePublished August 6, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— 2 days ago,… Continue reading

August 4, 2026

‘Livable CRD’: Grading candidate answers – what are the names? It’s a secret!

‘Livable CRD’: Grading candidate answers – what are the names? It’s a secret By Wendy LidgateAugust 4, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— As a resident and registered voter in Central Saanich I have been so disillusioned with Central Saanich council approving some of… Continue reading

August 2, 2026

Greater Victoria Acting Together (GVAT) appears to be run by a member of the political pressure group Homes For Living.

Greater Victoria Acting Together (GVAT) appears to be run by a member of the political pressure group Homes For Living. GVAT is part of the Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF) which is based in the United States. GVAT attempts with concerted… Continue reading

July 25, 2026

‘Livable CRD’, and its alliance of astroturfing organizations, seeking to influence the outcome of the 2026 local government election.

‘Livable CRD’, and its alliance of astroturfing organizations, seeking to influence the outcome of the 2026 local government election. The organization which officially launched according to a press release dated July 23, 2026 – lists no people who are involved… Continue reading

May 30, 2026

What is the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region? (PNWER) and what are its connections to big oil?

What is the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region? (PNWER) and what are its connections to big oil? By Sasha IzardMay 28, 2026 ————————————————————————————————– Last week, I wrote the following article: In 2020, Saanich made a “5 year membership agreement” for close… Continue reading

April 9, 2026

BC Bill M216 the ‘Professional Reliance Act’ is defeated.

Bill M216 the ‘Professional Reliance Act’ is defeated. CRD WatchApril 9, 2026 Since the proposal of the controversial Bill, CRD Watch on Vancouver Island and CityHallWatch in Vancouver has followed, covered and exposed the issue and what is at stake… Continue reading

November 21, 2025

Letter to select members of the Metro Vancouver Board by MLA, George Anderson, draws on Homes For Living, and the UDI for support of Bill M216.

Letter to select members of the Metro Vancouver Board by MLA, George Anderson, draws on Homes For Living, and the UDI for support of Bill M216. Nov 21, 2025By Sasha Izard BC NDP MLA, George Anderson who put forward Bill… Continue reading

November 16, 2025

The Usual Suspects: Big Business including aligned groups such as The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, the UDI lobby, and YIMBY pressure group Homes For Living, are pushing Bill M216 in British Columbia, which would override municipal sovereignty and the public voice, if passed.

The Usual Suspects: Big Business including aligned groups such as The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, the UDI lobby, and YIMBY pressure group Homes For Living, are pushing Bill M216 in British Columbia, which would override municipal sovereignty and the… Continue reading

November 11, 2025

Stop Bill M216 Before Local Democracy is Dismantled on Nov 17, 2025

Stop Bill M216 Before Local Democracy is Dismantled on Nov 17, 2025 Critics have begun panning the Bill as the ‘Local Government Capture Bill’. The Bill’s main proponent appears to be a US-based YIMBY organization purporting to be a movement,… Continue reading