If you must waste your vote
A longshot municipal candidate, hoping to join the 100 local politicians in the CRD, is promising a three-speed, made-in-China bike-for-all. Every election candidates ask for the endorsement of Grumpy$ and…
Councils ignore UBCM best practices
UPDATED 23 Feb. 2026 Why can’t Langford and Sidney councils bother to follow their own best practices on remuneration that were developed by the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM)? The…
Are you ready for change?
OUTSIZED PROPERTY TAX INCREASES There’s never been greater need for change at municipal governments on the South Island. The proposed City of Victoria budget at 10.44 % is described by…
Questionable city budget unworldly
How does the proposed increase in the city’s total budget compare to those already approved or current budget asks of the larger cities in BC? Not well at all. Five…
Sweet Candy Cane Awards 2025
Outstandingly sweet Candy Cane Awards 2025 ! Saanich, Colwood and Central Saanich recognized, but Lump of Coal Award for CRD To recognize extraordinary performance, three municipalities on the South Island…
Labour costs must be moderated
City council asking the wrong question The Victoria City Council is asking staff the wrong question. Asking staff to recommend ways to reduce the $38M increase in their provisional 2026…
Calls for no tax increase
CRD municipal budget cuts need to freeze property tax increase in 2026: Chamber CEO Economic growth starts with tax restraint Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce’s new CEO John Wilson is…
Does your council show up for votes?
It’s almost the end of a four-year term and residents are starting to think about who will get their precious municipal vote. Come judgment day next fall, trying to figure…
Saanich voters flex their muscles to oppose AAP
More than 10,000 Saanich residents made the effort to vote – during a few summer weeks – to block a $150 million loan request for a new operations centre. The…