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June 26, 2026

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

May 17, 2026

What was the Capital Services and Governance Initiative Report (March 2017)?

What was the Capital Services and Governance Initiative Report (March 2017)? By Sasha IzardMay 17, 2026 The Capital Services and Governance Initiative report dated March 17 was prepared in for the BC Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. The… Continue reading

January 1, 2026

“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

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

November 11, 2024

Bike Lanes and Bollards, a Video Journey Concerning Saanich’s Recent Road Setup on Mann Ave and Surroundings by Alex Cook

Bike Lanes and Bollards, a Video Journey Concerning Saanich’s Road Setup on Mann Ave and Surroundings By Alex CookNov 09, 2024 Bike lanes and bollards (Video by Alex Cook) A sequel to the popular video has now been posted:Bollocks to… Continue reading