Silver tsunami still making waves
Local governments need to strengthen efforts to support the ‘Silver Tsunami,’ the large number of baby boomers reaching or approaching retirement. It comes as no surprise that one person in…
Council put in conflict of interest
Reverse ill-advised, unworkable city decision Victoria’s city council has breached the trust of voters under its proposed code of conduct by shutting out the general public from making complaints directly…
Great governance reboot underway?
EDITOR’S NOTE: On Aug. 3 city council voted to proceed with a code of conduct and staff will report back in the early fall. But, contrary to the recommendations of…
Regional integrity commissioner critical
Consistent treatment of all council complaints needed Grumpy Taxpayer$ calls on the City of Victoria and the Capital Regional District to establish a regional integrity commissioner to administer complaints against…