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‘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
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Undue Influence: BC NDP Government Appointed Giant Commercial Real Estate Company as Housing Advisor to North Saanich
Undue Influence: BC NDP Government Appointed Giant Commercial Real Estate Company as Housing Advisor to North Saanich CBRE released its “Provincial Advisor Report and Recommendations” for North Saanich on April Fool’s Day 2026, and that isn’t a joke. CBRE currently… Continue reading
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$700+ FOI regarding Victoria City Manager’s Office and the UDI, reveals conversation that led to close to $2000 Nashville trip for City employee to spend time with developers.
$700+ FOI regarding Victoria City Manager’s Office and the UDI, reveals conversation that led to close to $2000 Nashville trip for City employee to spend time with developers. By Sasha IzardJune 2, 2026 ————————————————————————————————— Last fall, I wrote the following… Continue reading
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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
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BC housing has handed out hundreds of thousands of dollars of taxpayer money to sponsor industry organizations including lobbies; refuses to reveal the full name of industry organization that it handed almost $100,000 of public money to in one payment.
BC housing has handed out hundreds of thousands of dollars of taxpayer money to sponsor industry organizations including lobbies; refuses to reveal the full name of industry organization that it handed almost $100,000 of public money to in one payment.… Continue reading
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All UDI Municipal Memberships on Vancouver Island Eliminated.
All UDI Municipal Memberships on Vancouver Island Eliminated. By Sasha IzardApril 14, 2026 On April 13, 2026 – Colwood City Council unanimously voted for the City to leave the Urban Development Institute (UDI), by approving a motion put forward by… Continue reading
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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
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FOI reveals full page of former UDI heads, having a conversation between themselves on Saanich Mayor’s Committee in 2019.
FOI reveals full page of UDI heads, having a conversation between themselves on Saanich Mayor’s Committee in 2019. By Sasha IzardJan 31, 2026 Recently I wrote the following articles about a Chair of the UDI Capital Region serving on the… Continue reading
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I made an FOI request regarding the City Manager’s Office of the City of Victoria, with and regards, the UDI a registered lobbying group for corporate real estate and development interests. The City of Victoria estimates charging me over $700 for that information.
I made an FOI request regarding the City Manager’s Office of the City of Victoria, with and regards, the UDI a registered lobbying group for corporate real estate and development interests. The City of Victoria estimates charging me over $700… Continue reading
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“Innovative and Disruptive Thinking”: Impact Canada, a Federal Government Nudge Unit tied to the Prime Minister’s Office, was engaged in a several hundred million dollar program seeking ways to remove barriers to housing supply.
“Innovative and Disruptive Thinking”: Impact Canada, a Federal Government Nudge Unit tied to the Prime Minister’s Office, was engaged in a several hundred million dollar program seeking ways to remove barriers to housing supply. “Increasing the supply of housing requires… Continue reading
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$10,000 a pop, and VIP Tables included: how BC Housing has been funnelling taxpayer money ($62,500 in less than 5 years) into the UDI, a registered lobbying organization for development and real estate, through $10K sponsorship agreements.
$10,000 a pop, and VIP Tables included: how BC Housing has been funnelling taxpayer money ($62,500 in less than 5 years) into the UDI, a registered lobbying organization for development and real estate, through $10K sponsorship agreements. Government Funding Received… Continue reading
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