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October 3, 2025

The Islands Trust No Longer Considers Farming A “Traditional And Valuable Activity” by Riley Donovan

The Islands Trust No Longer Considers Farming A “Traditional And Valuable Activity” Photo of Ruckle Heritage Farm on Salt Spring Island. By Riley DonovanOct 3, 2025 The Islands Trust was founded in 1974 to “preserve and protect” the unique environment… Continue reading

June 15, 2025

As long as widespread deforestation continues, no amount of zoning reform will fix our housing crisis. By Takuma Valcourt

As long as widespread deforestation continues, no amount of zoning reform will fix our housing crisis. By Takuma ValcourtJune 9, 2025 As long as widespread deforestation continues, no amount of zoning reform will fix our housing crisis — not when… Continue reading

December 5, 2024

How the proposed “RapidBus” lanes in the Capital Region, including on McKenzie, were used as part of the UDI development lobby’s push for enforced densification/upzoning along rapid transit corridors, during their lobbying to David Eby in 2022

How the proposed “RapidBus” lanes in the Capital Region, including on McKenzie, were used as part of the UDI development lobby’s push for enforced densification/upzoning along rapid transit corridors, during their lobbying to David Eby in 2022 AKA Thrown under… Continue reading

June 11, 2024

Letter to Saanich Mayor and Council by Carmel Thomson Regarding 485 Prospect Lake Trees Under Threat of Removal from BC Hydro and Need for Ecological Restoration

Letter by Carmel Thomson sent on June 10, 2024 to Saanich Mayor and Council: Subject: H3 — UBCM Resolution — BC Hydro Projects — Establishment of Funding for Climate Action Ecosystem Restoration Dear Mayor Murdoch and Councillors, In early 2023,… Continue reading

May 3, 2024

Saanich’s Draft OCP Does not Protect Natural Environment.

There is a Serious Lack of Environmental Protections in Saanich’s New Proposed Official Community Plan (OCP) According to Former Resilient Saanich Technical Committee (RSTC) Member Dr. Kevin Brown’s Submission to Saanich Vancouver Island’s unique Garry Oak Eco-Systems, which many species… Continue reading