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May 14, 2026

Inclusionary Zoning is a Swindle by an Industry Complex, by David Todtman

Inclusionary Zoning is a Swindle by an Industry Complex By David TodtmanParksville BCMay 14, 2026 Inclusionary Zoning “Inclusionary zoning” is a housing policy that employs business-friendly subsidies to encourage or require private real-estate developers to include some below-market or affordable… Continue reading

April 19, 2026

Community Association event featuring Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA Diana Gibson, screens questions in advance, as Gibson advances bill that would limit access to information, if passed.

Community Association event featuring Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA Diana Gibson, screens questions in advance, as Gibson advances bill that would limit access to information, if passed. Questions should be raised about controlled/stage-managed ‘community’ political events. By Sasha IzardApril 19, 2026… Continue reading

March 18, 2026

Setting the record straight with the Times Colonist, on Saanich Council’s refusal to write a letter to the Provincial Government asking for the removal of provincially mandated housing targets for the municipality.

Setting the record straight with the Times Colonist, on Saanich Council’s refusal to write a letter to the Provincial Government asking for the removal of provincially mandated housing targets for the municipality. By Sasha Izard March 18, 2026 Yesterday, I… Continue reading

March 17, 2026

Saanich Council Ditches Motion to write to the Provincial Government to Remove the Provincially Mandated Housing Target Order for the District.

Saanich Council Ditches Motion to write to the Provincial Government to Remove the Provincially Mandated Housing Target Order for the District. Councillors Brice and Brownoff, had previously made a media tour promoting their motion to remove the Provincially Mandated Housing… Continue reading

February 8, 2026

Newspaper clippings from the Times Colonist in 1981 reveal that the Housing Crisis scheme has been recycled a generation later.

Newspaper clippings from the Times Colonist in 1981 reveal that the Housing Crisis scheme has been recycled a generation later. By Sasha IzardFeb 8, 2026 The following are excerpts from February 1981 Times Colonist articles: “While many factors have contributed… Continue reading

December 30, 2025

Lack of responsiveness by the Times Colonist in regards to its journalism begs the question of whether or not the TC is writing articles in good faith.

Lack of responsiveness by the Times Colonist in regards to its journalism begs the question of whether or not the TC is writing articles in good faith. By Sasha IzardDec 30, 2025 You may recall an article that I wrote… Continue reading

November 22, 2025

CRD Watch awarded the Grumpy Taxpayers Media Award at their Nov 22, 2025 AGM

CRD Watch awarded the Grumpy Taxpayers Media Award at their Nov 22, 2025 Annual General Meeting By Sasha IzardNov 22, 2025 It was with significant thanks, that I was able to accept today, the Grumpy Taxpayers Media Award, on behalf… Continue reading