Council finally fixing failing roads
The bucolic small town of Trento in northern Italy is worth visiting for the beautiful alpine scenery, imposing medieval structures, charming houses, and fascinating museums. It’s also home to the…
Sound of one hand clapping
Salt Spring Islanders elect four commissioners Everyone knows that 100 is the number of years in a century, the boiling temperature of water at sea level, the number of centimetres…
Langford financial plan substandard
CFAX INTERVIEW – Chair John Treleaven is interviewed by Adam Stirling of CFAX, Hour 3 on June 14, 2023. Watchdog files complaint under Community Charter The municipal watchdog Grumpy Taxpayer$…
Virtue-signaling in View Royal
Class-action suit donation against Big Oil about $12,500 It’s not only the flowers that are blossoming in the annual Best in Bloom contest in View Royal, but also the tax…
Questions multiply in North Saanich
On what basis was an estimated $300,000 severance given to the CA0 of North Saanich? When will the taxpayer see the benefit of that extremely expensive decision? Will a new…
Consolidate core firefighting services
CFAX INTERVIEW – Host Ryan Price of CFAX interviews Colin Nielsen, board member with Grumpy Taxpayer$ and vice chair of Amalgamation Yes. They discuss what consolidating fire services would look…
Spare a thought for Metchosin
Most residents are proud to be paying taxes in the capital region to support their high quality of life. The only thing is – to borrow a phrase – most…
Watchdog releases city trading cards
Meet the City of Victoria’s limited-edition for 2023 In recognition of hardworking city taxpayers, the municipal watchdog Grumpy Taxpayer$ is releasing a six-pack of virtual and limited-edition trading cards featuring…
Thoughts on creaky governance
Hope springs eternal for those who keep an eye on local government. Dust-ups in Harrison Hot Springs and Lions Bay prompted the province to just hire two outside municipal advisers…