Good governance includes evaluation
The cycling network is an important public policy initiative profoundly changing our region, and taxpayers want to know what went right, what went wrong and how to improve. Long after…
Join our municipal debates?
Videos May 21st – Ryan Windsor Reflects on 13 Years of Leadership in Central Saanich https://youtu.be/bCdIWO17Tx8 May 18th – Karen Harper on Taxes, Efficiency & the Future of Saanich https://youtu.be/Z9cZpbx-dfM…
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…