As crocuses and daffodils start poking up their heads in many gardens around the Capital Region, some big local, regional and provincial issues are blooming right along with them. Homelessness, amalgamation, the housing crunch and sewage create a bouquet of challenges for local politicians and communities. While no one promised elected officials a rose garden … Read more
Amalgamation
“You have a problem if regional sustainability is not a priority for this area!” So said former BC Premier Mike Harcourt during his keynote address at the second Greater Victoria Greatest Conversation event this week. This was the second installment to the first event held in February, and I was curious to learn more … Read more
As new and returning Mayors, Councillors and Regional Directors across the Capital Regional District (CRD) sign on to a four-year term, many will be welcoming opportunities for positive change, new ideas and improvements that make a difference to their communities. After all, local government is about what’s possible, what’s new and what initiatives … Read more