So much horsefeathers from Eby
Provincial election call so much horsefeathers Voters on the South Island are facing unprecedented democratic whiplash. Thanks to Premier David Eby and the NDP, residents are being forced to navigate…
Start your civic election homework
It’s time to start your civic election homework It can be an overwhelming task deciding who to vote for in the Oct. 17 civic election. Only 31 percent of residents…
The meaning of ‘at arms length’
Reports are circulating that Victoria’s chief constable Fiona Wilson along with Elizabeth Cull, police board vice-chair, signed Mayor Marianne Alto’s nomination papers for the municipal election. Alto sits on the…
‘Confusion’ of politicians on South Island
A ‘confusion’ of politicians on South Island When you vote in the local election in a few weeks, ask yourself, ‘Is it for a ‘scandal,’ an ‘odium’ or a ‘windbag’…
Esquimalt council pay half the story
Residents should be advised the story ‘Next Esquimalt mayor to get a 20% raise’ tells only half the story. The public was told the mayor’s base pay from Esquimalt will…
Should Greater Victoria Keep Moving Toward Amalgamation?
After years of studies, public consultation, and an independent Citizens’ Assembly, voters expected a binding referendum on Victoria-Saanich amalgamation. Instead, the Province declined to authorize one. In this interview, Trevor…
Victoria-Saanich Amalgamation: 15 Years of Consultation Ignored?
After more than a decade of public consultation, petitions, municipal referendums, and a provincially funded Citizens’ Assembly, the Province of British Columbia rejected a request for a binding referendum on…
Revolving door at municipal affairs
The revolving door at municipal affairs How would you feel if your boss changed 16 times and the company name changed eight times during the last 25 years? That’s the…
Elect accountants for council
Only accountants need run for council If you thought the residential property tax increase of 9.34% was startling this year, consider there may be hikes of more than 40% before…