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January 24, 2026

HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE HOUSING BLITZ, by M. Rose Munro

HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE HOUSING BLITZ M. Rose MunroJan 24, 2026 British Columbia’s sweeping housing reforms and land‑use overhaul were introduced and passed months before the Province publicly declared a “middle‑income housing crisis” in February 2024 with… Continue reading

November 24, 2025

The David Eby Confession: Premier Eby talking to the ‘Condo King’ Bob Rennie, finally spilled the beans in front of the camera, on how UDI lobbying played key role in the creation of the Provincial Housing Bills.

The David Eby Confession: Premier Eby talking to the ‘Condo King’ Bob Rennie, finally spilled the beans in front of the camera, on how UDI lobbying played key role in the creation of the Provincial Housing Bills. By Sasha IzardNov… Continue reading

August 19, 2025

BC Ministry of Housing-UDI Freedom of Information response of over 3000 pages, is finally posted publicly on the Province’s website.

BC Ministry of Housing-UDI Freedom of Information response of over 3000 pages, is finally posted publicly on the Province’s website. The identical FOI request was also made to several other Ministries, including the Ministry of Municipal Affairs (MUNI) which has… Continue reading

May 24, 2025

FOI reveals content of discussion regarding Bill 44 and ‘missing middle’ upzoning at the Union Club between Saanich Staff and the UDI, a registered lobbying organization that advances development/real estate interests. “For background, in June 2024, we rezoned approximately 25,000 lots in Saanich.” “Neighbours may not know until they see signs of construction”. “Saanich wanted similar outcomes as Province”

FOI reveals content of discussion regarding Bill 44 and ‘missing middle’ upzoning at the Union Club between Saanich Staff and the UDI, a registered lobbying organization that advances development/real estate interests. “For background, in June 2024, we rezoned approximately 25,000… Continue reading

April 3, 2025

Public release of UDI March 10, 2022 presentation slides, agenda, and lobbying letters to David Eby.

Public release of UDI March 10, 2022 presentation slides, agenda, and lobbying letters to David Eby. By Sasha IzardApril 3, 2025 As revealed by Freedom of Information, below is the agenda, presentation slides and lobbying letters for David Eby on… Continue reading

March 31, 2024

A Province-Wide Petition has been Launched to Repeal (or Amend) BC Bill-44, in Order to Restore Public Hearings and Municipal Powers Over Zoning

The petition to repeal or amend Bill 44 can be viewed by clicking on the link below: https://www.change.org/p/repeal-or-amend-bc-bill-44-to-restore-public-hearings-and-municipal-powers-over-zoning Continue reading