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Media Articles

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Paying fair share for Victoria policing, Times Colonist Letters, September 12, 2019

​Region shouldn't pay for policing costs, Times Colonist Letters, September 10, 2019

In Dysfunction-By-The-Sea, policing isn't a pretty picture, Jack Knox, Times Colonist Columnist, September 7, 2019

City fires back at province for rejecting regional police force, Times Colonist, September 6, 2019

Carole James should back regional policing, Times Colonist Letters, September 6, 2019

Future forum studying amalgamation of Saanich and Victoria  could end up 73 members strong, Saanich News, July 30, 2019

Glum times indeed for pro-amalgamation forces, Times Colonist Letters, July 23, 2019

Process to create citizens' assembly studying Saanich-Victoria amalgamation set to resume, Saanich News, July 12, 2019

Ward system would fix Council, Times Colonist Letters, July 12, 2019

Businesses push for regional police force in wake of cuts, Times Colonist, June 28, 2019

Going deeper with comparison, Times Colonist Letters, June 23, 2019

Amalgamation yes, Victoria no, Times Colonist Letters, June 23, 2019

Reconstruction is key point, Times Colonist Letters, June 21, 2019

Local government is doing fine, Times Colonist Letters, June 20, 2019

Province's local government systems need an overhaul, Lawrie McFarlane, Times Colonist Columnist, June 16, 2019

United we pay, divided we argue, Times Colonist Letters, June 16, 2019

Saanich resident takes the helm of Amalgamation Yes, Saanich News, June 11, 2019

Saanich signals to Victoria it wants to proceed with caution during assembly process, Saanich News, May 28, 2019

Region's road projects are uncoordinated, Times Colonist Letters, May 23, 2019

Take Jack's Victoria Day Quiz, Jack Knox, Times Colonist Columnist, May 19, 2019

Please Saanich, save us from our council, Times Colonist Letters, May 17, 2019

Envision future lead by Stew Young, Times Colonist Letters, May 17, 2019

Saanich should join efficient Langford, Times Colonist Letters, May 15, 2019

Former (unsuccessful) candidate for Saanich Council questions proposed mandate for citizens' assembly, Saanich News, May 13, 2019 

Councillor calls amalgamation with Victoria a 'horrible idea' for Saanich taxpayers, Saanich News, May 10, 2019

Victoria mayor vows to back citizens' assembly's ideas on amalgamation, Times Colonist May 8, 2019

Amalgacide and governance review, Focus Online Letters, May/June 2019
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There's no such thing as 'free' transit' Times Colonist Letters, April 30, 2019

Citizens' assemblies are a better system, Times Colonist Letters, April 28, 2019

As Halifax secures funding for $130 million art gallery, Victoria's $25 million 'Next Gallery' concept remains financially strapped, Citified.ca, April 18, 2019

Does Victoria need 13 city halls?  Off the Cluff, The Orca, April 22, 2019

Saanich Councillor says a larger assembly studying pros and cons of amalgamation improves decision-making, Saanich News, April 16, 2019

Saanich Council to consider amalgamation assembly with 100 members, Saanich News, April 15, 2019

Saanich and Victoria committees disagree over size of assembly studying amalgamation, Oak Bay News, April 14, 2019

No need to amalgamate Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Sun, April 2, 2019

​Where's the declaration of governance emergency?  Team Grumpy Taxpayers, April 1, 2019

Malahat problems call for comprehensive transportation system, Times Colonist Comment, March 20, 2019

Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps says future assembly deliberations won't be closed to public, Saanich News, March 24, 2019

City of Victoria as BC to set up regional police force, Times Colonist, March 22, 2019

Saanich councillor questions why Victoria Mayor Helps would shut out public from amalgamation deliberations, Saanich News, March 20, 2019

Victoria Committee on CA holds it's inaugural meeting, CFAX interview with Shellie Gudgeon, Adam Stirling Show March 19, 2019

Saanich mayor to ask CRD to study on uniting region's fire dispatch, Saanich News, March 19, 2019

Proposed terms for forum exploring amalgamation between Victoria and Saanich under fire, Victoria News, March 18, 2019

A proposed regional police force is being considered by municipalities in the CRD, CFAX Radio, March 12, 2019

Victoria Police Chief, Esquimalt, and Victoria mayors want regional police force , CTV News Vancouver Island, March 12, 2019

We could all live in Vaanich, Times Columnist Letters, March 10, 2019

Politicians see daylight on ending time changes, Jack Knox, Times Colonist Columnist, March 10, 2019

A primer on patchwork policing;  one region, plenty of conundrums, Jack Knox, Times Colonist Columnist, March 8, 2019

Where is Victoria's big-city mayors voice?, Times Colonist Island Views, March 3, 2019

B.C. solicitor general defends ability to overrule Esquimalt on police budget, Times Colonist, February 28, 2019

Saanich Mayor Fred Haynes says stakes of amalgamation process, Saanich News, February 24, 2019

Saanich amalgamation committee holds first meeting, Oak Bay News, February 20 2019

The mayors unite on commuter rail for E & N, Times Colonist Editorial, February 12, 2019

Council was right to cut down tree, Times Colonist Letters, February 7, 2019

Only Victoria has police board problem, Times Colonist Letters, February 6, 2019

Saanich and Victoria will have to wait on money from Province for amalgamation study, Victoria News, January 24, 2019

Region's transportation plan needs action, say critics, Times Colonist January 31, 2019

Saanich strikes standing committee to help create citizens' assembly, Saanich News, January 16, 2019
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Saanich establishes Mayor’s Standing Committee on citizens’ assembly, District of Saanich, January 16, 2019

Amalgamation advocate predicts citizens assembly in place by late spring, Saanich News, January 16, 2019

Decisions about policing in Victoria must use best evidence, Times Colonist Comment, January 16, 2019

Island rail foundation is at it again, Times Colonist Letters, January 5, 2019

Region suffers from benign neglect, Times Colonist Letters, January 5, 2019

Province could save region from itself, Times Colonist Editorial, December 28, 2018

Big rent hikes at Royal Theatre leave arts groups scrambling, Times Colonist, December 6, 2018

Municipalities must work together to solve regional traffic problems, Goldstream News Gazette Letters, November 23, 2018

Province should create transport authority, Times Colonist Letters, November 21, 2018

Amalgamation study must focus on details, Times Colonist Editorial, October 26, 2018

​Victoria resident unable to vote after move across the Saanich border, Oak Bay News, October 23, 2018

Too many politicians and civil servants, Times Colonist Letters, October 23, 2018

Victoria, Saanich agree to citizens' assembly on merger, Times Colonist, October 20, 2018

Voters in Saanich and Victoria support creation of a citizens' assembly on amalgamation, Victoria News, October 21, 2018

Amalgamation advocate acknowledges lots of 'angst' among electorate, but positive about referendum outcome, Saanich News, October 18, 2018

Amalgamation solved problems in Florida, Times Colonist Letters, October 18, 2018

If amalgamation study rejected, plans off for 'another decade', Times Colonist, October 16, 2018

Amalgamation debate keys on the art of the possible, Island Voices, Times Colonist, October 14, 2018

Nothing to lose by studying amalgamation, Island Voices, Times Colonist, October 7, 2018

Vote No to Saanich - Victoria amalgamation, Island Voices, Times Colonist, October 7, 2018

Businesses have questions for candidates, Catherine Holt, Times Colonist Comment, October 5, 2019

United for Saanich not transparent on amalgamation, Saanich News Letters, October 4, 2018

Saanich mayor's name on Amalgamation Yes directors list 'a mistake', Times Colonist, September 29, 2018

Saanich Mayor Richard Atwell urges voters to vote yes on amalgamation referendum, Saanich News, September 28, 2018

Victoria lawyer accepts mistake in legal issue involving Saanich Mayor Richard Atwell, Saanich News, September 26, 2018

Saanich mayoral candidate says dispute between rival takes away from policy issues, Saanich News, September 14, 2018

Saanich rivals for mayor in legal clash over stand on amalgamation, Times Colonist, September 14, 2018

The Island way versus the Ford way, Les Leyne Columnist, Times Colonist, September 13, 2018

Public safety demands police amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, September 12, 2018

VicPD seeks provincial review of need for more officers in wake of budget rejection, Vic News, September 9, 2018

Amalgamation:  the other side of "amalgacide", Anderson, Spurr Letters, Focus Online, Sept/Oct 2018,
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Developers and housing affordability,Olson Letter, Focus Online, Sept/Oct 2018,

Saanich accused of setting up amalgamation referendum for failure, Saanich News, September 1, 2018

Do full review of municipal powers, Times Colonist Letters, August 29, 2018

Bigger might be better for region's municipalities, Times Colonist Comment, August 4, 2018

Too much duplication in local government, Times Colonist Editorial, August 1, 2018

Beware of promises of municipal savings, Times Colonist Letters, August 1, 2018

Compare executive pay with private sector, Times Colonist Letters, August 1, 2018

Regional traffic solution is right in front of us, Times Colonist Comment, July 31, 2018

Cost of running capital region's 13 bureaucracies adds up, Times Colonist July 29, 2018

Victoria Councillors OK amalgamation-study question, Times Colonist, July 14, 2018

Saanich approves vote on citizens' assembly, Times Colonist, July 10, 2018

Amalgamation is more trouble than it's worth, Lawrie McFarlane, Times Colonist, July 8, 2018

The place formerly known as Victoria, Focus Online, July/Aug 2018

Councillors trying to thwart amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, June 29, 2018

​Saanich, Victoria need clarity in wording of referendum question, Saanich News Editorial, June 28, 2018

Saanich to test public support for future amalgamation talks, Saanich News, June 28, 2018

Don't include Saanich in amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, June 27, 2018

Victoria, Saanich agree to question on amalgamation, Times Colonist, June 27, 2018

A cautious step forward, Times Colonist Editorial, June 26, 2018

Victoria, Saanich councils meet today to discuss amalgamation question, Times Colonist, June 26, 2018

Atwell:  North Cowichan - Duncan referendum good for democracy, Times Colonist, June 26, 2018

No amalgamation. Duncan rejects merging with North Cowichan, Times Colonist, June 24, 2018

Doing a referendum right, Times Colonist Editorial, June 24, 2018

Amalgamation won't save in short term, Times Colonist Letters, June 23, 2018

Victoria, Saanich councils to ponder referendum question on amalgamation, Times Colonist, June 20, 2018

Housing strategy needed for the region, Times Colonist Letters, June 6, 2018

NDP shuts down amalgamation aspirations, Times Colonist Island Voices, May 27, 2018

Saanich councillor says amalgamation motion has 'failed', Saanich News, May 23, 2018

​Victoria and Saanich Councils to meet next month to discuss steps to amalgamation, Oak Bay News, May 22, 2018

Victoria mayor sees larger domaine through potential merger, Saanich News Letters, May 16, 2018

Amalgamation not necessarily the answer, Times Colonist Letters, May 15, 2018

Transforming region not always desirable, Times Colonist Letters, May 13, 2018

Citizens' assembly is the right approach to explore amalgamation, Catherine Holt, Times Colonist Comment, May 11, 2018

Amalgacide and governance review, Focus Magazine Letters, May/June 2018

Citizens' assemblies deserve a chance to do their work, Mayors Message, Lisa Helps, Vic News, May 5, 2018

Saanich continues focus on amalgamation talks, Saanich News, May 2, 2018

Esquimalt's absence in amalgamation review an insult to voters, Vic News Letters, May 2, 2018

Amalgamation question comes again, Times Colonist Letters, May 2, 2018

Amalgamate more than Victoria, Saanich, Times Colonist Letters, April 28, 2018

Saanich, Victoria unite to craft ballot question on amalgamation, Times Colonist, April 27, 2018

The facts are clear why amalgamation is needed in Greater Victoria, Vic News Letters, April 25, 2018

Amalgamation Town Hall Wednesday night, CFAX, April 25, 2018

Saanich and Victoria explore amalgamation, Times Colonist, April 25, 2018

Saanich pushes ahead with plans for referendum on future amalgamation talks, Saanich News, April 24, 2018

Saanich mayor recommends fall referendum on future amalgamation talks, Saanich News, April 20, 2018

Victoria, Saanich governments would go, Times Colonist Letters, April 21, 2018

Amalgamation no magic bullet, Vic News Editorial, April 20, 2018

Councillors should get together regularly, Times Colonist Letters, April 20, 2018

Saanich would lose in amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, April 18, 2018

Creating citizens' assembly, Times Colonist Editorial, April 18, 2018

Victoria and Saanich meet with BC government to discuss amalgamation process, CBC News, April 15, 2018

Saanich and Victoria explore amalgamation, with advice from Province, Times Colonist, April 15, 2018

Saanich councillor floats idea of referendum on amalgamation, Saanich News, April 11, 2018

Saanich to learn more about amalgamation process, Saanich News, April 6, 2018

James Anderson, Amalgamation Yes Director, CFAX, March 28, 2018 (audio no longer available)

Group continues push for streamlined government for Greater Victoria, Saanich News, March 26, 2018

Regional emergency services a no-brainer, Times Colonist letters, March 16, 2018

Amalgamation study vital, Times Colonist Editorial, March 16, 2018

Core needs regional police force, Times Colonist Letters, March 15, 2018

Regional transportation body rejected by CRD Directors, Times Colonist, March 15, 2018

It's no-go for regional transportation body, Times Colonist, March 14, 2018

Esquimalt twice snubs funding for new police officers; services might be cut, Times Colonist, March 7, 2018

Amalgacide, Gene Miller, Focus Magazine, March 7, 2018

Amalgamation Yes hosts Peninsula Town Hall, Times Colonist March 3, 2018

Colwood predicts downfall of Westshore Parks and Rec unless changes made now, Goldstream News Gazette, March 2, 2018

Troubled 'Grey Bridge' over water needs an audit, Times Colonist Comment, February 8, 2018

Wilkinson's victory was much closer than it appeared, Les Leyne, Times Colonist Columnist, February 4, 2018

Some problems limit growth in Greater Victoria, Times Colonist Letters, January 28, 2018

Province needs to ask: 'What is missing?',  Catherine Holt, Times Colonist, January 27, 2018

​Learn from Tsunami Alert, Times Colonist Editorial, January 26, 2018

View Royal made traffic slower, Times Colonist Letters, January 26, 2018

We need a unified tsunami warning system, Times Colonist Letters, January 26, 2018

Tsunami warning shows fractured region, Times Colonist Letters, January 25, 2018

Tsunami spurred Alberni amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, January 24, 2018

Regional transportation service can benefit us all, Times Colonist Comment, January 20, 2018

A new level of government.  Oh joy!  Times Colonist Letters, January 20, 2018

New CRD argument over sewage, Times Colonist Editorial, January 16, 2018

Waiting for the right amalgamation questions, Jack Knox, Times Colonist Columnist, January 16, 2018

Copy Vancouver's funding for transportation, Times Colonist Letters, January 13, 2018

Toronto amalgamation produced Rob Ford, Times Colonist Letters, January 13, 2018

Victoria, Saanich want to get the conversation going on regional policing in CRD, Vic News, January 12, 2018

Saanich councillor tempers amalgamation talk, Saanich News, January 12, 2018

Push for regional transport authority riles some mayors, Times Colonist, January 10, 2018

Check out Toronto's amalgamation experience, Times Colonist Letters, January 6, 2018

Vancouver Island amalgamation debates set to restart in 2018, CBC news, January 4, 2018

Saanich Mayor Richard Atwell to seek second term, Times Colonist, January 4, 2018

Top stories of 2017, Jack Knox, Times Colonist Columnist, December 31, 2017, (see #17)

CRD a poor foundation for amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, December 31, 2017

Regional police a step closer, Times Colonist Editorial, December 28, 2017

Saanich takes lead role in exploration of regional police, Times Colonist, December 27, 2017

Fundamental reforms needed to fix CRD flaws, Times Colonist Comment, December 27, 2017

A new year without resolution, Times Colonist Letters, December 26, 2017

A positive wish for the new year in our region, Times Colonist Comment, December 22, 2017

Saanich to lobby for amalgamation assembly, Saanich News, December 19, 2017

Saanich favours citizens' assembly on amalgamation, Saanich Voice Online Blog, December 19, 2017

Ignoring issues doesn't solve regional challenges, Times Colonist Comment, December 17, 2017

CRD directors make wide-ranging decisions, Times Colonist Letters, December 9, 2017

Amalgamation worked for Toronto, Times Colonist Letters, December 3, 2017

Time to move ahead on amalgamation study, Times Colonist Comment, November 28, 2017

Identity crisis at CRD problematic for taxpayers, Times Colonist Comment, November 17, 2017

Opportunity for responsible, affordable change, Vancouver Island Residential Builders Association, November 2017

We need independent transportation authority, Times Colonist Letters, October 29, 2017

Tsunami pushed 1967 Port Alberni amalgamation forward, CBC News, October 28, 2017

City of Victoria and Saanich to form new regional fire dispatch service, District of Saanich Media Release, October 27, 2017

A new idea for mass transit, Times Colonist Editorial, October 26, 2017

​CRD mess needs to be cleaned up, Oak Bay News Letters, October 26, 2017

Port Alberni celebrates 50th anniversary of amalgamation, Alberni Valley News, October 25, 2017

Premier shares ferry frustration at Island economic summit, Vic News, October 25, 2017

Project shows need for regional governance, Times Colonist Letters, October 24, 2017

Sooke councillor questions CRD governance model, Sooke News Mirror, October 23, 2017

 Saanich Governance Review report released, District of Saanich, October 23, 2017

Some Saanich councillors past 'best before date': review, Times Colonist October 21, 2017

Too many cooks and no recipe, Times Colonist Letters, October 20, 2017

Region needs a transportation plan, Times Colonist Editorial, October 18, 2017

How Karen Harper could change Saanich council, October 15, 2017

Councillors ignoring will of voters, Times Colonist Letters, October 10, 2017

West Shore Recreation Centre facing budget crunch, Times Colonist, September 30, 2017

Don't sacrifice community identity, Times Colonist Letters, September 27, 2017

Logical discussion needed on amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, September 23 2017

Ottawa residents know amalgamation downside, Times Colonist Letters, September 23, 2017

Saanich Peninsula politicians won't talk amalgamation at UBCM, Victoria News, September 20, 2017
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Transport body badly needed, Times  Colonist Editorial, September 15, 2017

Making the case, once again, for amalgamation, Times Colonist Comment, September 14, 2017

CRD pushes ahead on regional transportation service, backs off on counter-petition, Times Colonist, September 14, 2017

Statistics can be easily turned around, Times Colonist Letters, September 14, 2017

Integration of service is no-brainer, Times Colonist Letters, September 14, 2017

Taxpayers will be paying the sewage piper, Times Colonist Letters, September 14, 2017

Disparity in Salt Spring, Capital Region funding, Times Colonist Letters, September 14, 2017

Region's transportation woes require desperate measures, Times Colonist, September 13, 2017

Governance report basis for rational discussion, Times Colonist Letters, September 12, 2017

Shedding light on 13 municipalities, Times Colonist Letters, September 12, 2017

Province should honour amalgamation study pledge, Times Colonist Comment, September 10, 2017

Capital Region District must be reformed, Times Colonist Letters, September 10, 2017

Summer's over;  here's what you missed, Jack Knox, Times Colonist Columnist, September 10, 2017

Research pros and cons of amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, September 5, 2017

Efficiency, community not mutually exclusive, Times Colonist Letters, September 3, 2017

Are the CRD's climate change goals pie-in-the-sky? Leslie Campbell, Focus on Victoria, Sept/Oct 2017

Amalgamation statistics don't tell the whole story, Times Colonist Letters, September 3, 2017

Councillor moves to get Esquimalt pushing service integration at UBCM convention, Times Colonist, September 3, 2017

Victoria name brand might fall out of favour, Times Colonist Letters, September 3, 2017

Region riddled with duplication, Times Colonist Editorial, September 2, 2017

Sooke Road proves need for regional transportation authority, Times Colonist Editorial, September 1, 2017

Put all our eggs into amalgamation basket, Times Colonist Letters, September 1, 2017

Minister should honour campaign promise, Times Colonist Letters, August 30, 2017

Victoria should ban others from using its name, Times Colonist Letters, August 30, 2017

Amalgamation rejection ignores citizens' wishes, Times Colonist Letters, August 27, 2017

Province should fix municipal dysfunction, Laurie McFarlane, Times Colonist Columnist, August 25, 2017

Amalgamation page left blank, Times Colonist Editorial, August 25, 2017

Big cost differences for major services in capital  municipalities, Times Colonist August 24, 2017

Province moves on from amalgamation, Times Colonist, August 24, 2017

How many municipalities to change a lightbulb?, Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, August 23, 2017

Could the capital's 13  municipalities cooperate more closely?  Times Colonist, August 23, 2017

Report looks at opportunities for local government to work together, BC Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, August 23, 2017

Bring common sense to Games decision, Times Colonist Letter, August 22, 2017

Victorians believe better is possible, Times Colonist Letters, August 18, 2017

Region's voters want study of amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, August 18, 2017

Bigger doesn't necessarily mean better, Times Colonist Comment, August 18, 2017

Minister slaps Victoria voters in the face, Times Colonist Letters, August 16, 2017

Longtime festival force in Victoria festival John Vickers bids city farewell, Times Colonist, August 15, 2017 

Inertia deflected change on civic front, Les Leyne Columnist, Times Colonist, August 15, 2017

Former Victoria councillor says governance of Capital Region in need of review, CHEK News, August 14, 2017

BC rules out amalgamating Capital Region, Times Colonist, August 13, 2017

Province has no plans to amalgamate Greater Victoria police forces, Times Colonist, August 8, 2017
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Pay for 13 councils more than double the amount for larger Surrey, Times Colonist, August 8, 2017

Rural residents get a lot of free rides, Times Colonist Letters, July 23, 2017

Regional Governance:  Metro Victoria's way forward, Times Colonist Comment, July 13, 2017

Time for a Metro Victoria, see John Olson letter, Focus Magazine, July/August 2017 

Victoria missing out on big city efficiencies, Monique Keiran, Times Colonist Columnist, July 2, 2017

All municipalities should pitch in on homelessness, Times Colonist Letters, June 29, 2017

Don't overlook Island's issues, Times Colonist Editorial, June 25, 2017

We should elect better qualified people, Times Colonist Letters, June 22, 2017

Transportation is key for Island, Times Colonist Editorial, June 13, 2017

No rail without stronger regional governance, Times Colonist Letters, June 9, 2017

Islanders start a wish list, Times Colonist Editorial, June 9, 2017

No place for little Victoria at the table, Times Colonist Letters, June 2, 2017

Local politicians hope electoral reform vote increases civic-election turnout, Times Colonist, June 1, 2017

Want to play with big dogs? Amalgamate, Times Colonist Letters, June 1, 2017

New approach to policing urged, Times Colonist, May 30, 2017

Victoria can't speak for the region, Times Colonist Letters, May 30, 2017

​BC Chambers of Commerce unite around safe communities and strong economies, Douglas Magazine, May 29, 2017

Region too fractured to join Big City Mayors, Times Colonist Letters, May 25, 2017

The big city is really Saanich, Times Colonist Letters, May 25, 2017

​Merger of police forces urged, Times Colonist Letters, May 24, 2017

CRD backs Helps' bid to join Big City Mayors' Caucus, Times  Colonist, May 23, 2017

Brisbane's attitude a contrast with Victoria, Times Colonist Letters, May 18, 2017

Amalgamation or not, review committee continues public input period, Saanich News, May 15, 2017

BC needs a new municipal governance model, Victoria Residential Homebuilders Association, May 5, 2017

Council balks at theatre support, Saanich News, May 5, 2017

Amalgamation primer:  Turn 13 into 7, Times Colonist Letters, April 25, 2017

Victoria Transit Commission must take regional approach on bus service, Goldstream Gazette Letters, April 23, 2017

Amalgamation advocates scoff at Liberal shift in election promise, Times Colonist, April 14, 2017

​Give us an update on governance review, Times Colonist Letters, April 13, 2017

BC Liberals ignored amalgamation call, Times Colonist Letters, April 13, 2017

We need a regional transportation commission, Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, April 8, 2017

StatCanada wrong(ish) about cops, Jack Knox, Times Colonist Columnist, April 5, 2017

A-word the answer to emergency costs, Oak Bay News Letters, March 22, 2017

Fiefdoms must work together on transit, Times Colonist Letters, March 17, 2017

CRD should beg forgiveness, Times Colonist Letters, March 15, 2017

Dysfunctional CRD and reform needed, 2 letters, Focus Magazine, March/April 2017

A silver lining in transportation cloud, Monique Keiran,  Times Colonist Columnist, March 5, 2017

Region's infrastructure needs improvement, Times Colonist Letters, March 4, 2017

Growth strategy reveals region divided, Saanich News, March 1, 2017

Mediation won't fix CRD issues, Times Colonist Editorial, March 1, 2017

View Royal developments bring varied complaints, Goldstream Gazette Letters, February 28, 2017

CRD directors must be directly elected, Times Colonist Letters, February 25, 2017

How best to govern Saanich?  Times Colonist, February 22, 2017

Victoria lacks 'big city' voice, Times Colonist Letters, February 16, 2017

Governance review  could lead to another referendum for Saanich, Saanich News, February 16, 2017

Support for amalgamation, Saanich News Letters, February 1, 2017

Electoral reform promise broken, Times Colonist Editorial, January 27, 2017 (see comment on local amalgamation)

CRD governance, Citizens' Forum, January 18, 2017

Municipal boundaries impediment to economy, Times Colonist Letters, January 5, 2017

More traffic, less kale, among 2017 predictions, Jack Knox, Times Colonist Columnist, January 3, 2017

Considerable evidence shows amalgamation drawbacks, Times Colonist Letters, January 2, 2017

My 25 stories of 2016, Jack Knox, Times Colonist Columnist, December 31, 2016
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New year brings the same old issues, Times Colonist Editorial, December 31, 2016

Time to give up on 20 km thinking, Times Colonist Letters, December 29, 2016

Regional transportation issue shows CRD flaws, Times Colonist Letters, December 27, 2016

Amalgamation doesn't bring promised benefits, Times Colonist Letters, December 27, 2016

Too many mayors, too many Christmas cards, Times Colonist Letters, December 18, 2016

CRD people, politicians, need to get act together,  Times Colonist Letters, December 18, 2016

West Shore land swap faces Saanich roadblock, Times Colonist, December 18, 2016

We seem to live in a magical place, Times Colonist Letters, December 17, 2016

CRD hits breaks on regional transportation service, Times Colonist, December 16, 2016

Sewage deja vu looms over CRD, Times Colonist Editorial, December 16, 2016

Single sewer tax collection would offer transparency, Oak Bay News Letters, December 16, 2016

Hamilton shows amalgamation drawbacks, Times Colonist Letters, December 15, 2016

Differing regulations frustrate coroner, Times Colonist Letters, December 15, 2016

Integrated services online forum closes tomorrow, Oak Bay News, December 14, 2016

Transportation needs a regional approach, Saanich News Editorial, December 14, 2016

Screech doesn't understand accountability, Times Colonist Letters, December 14, 2016

CRD Directors not accountable to voters, Times Colonist Letters, December 14, 2016

Heed voters' call for amalgamation study, Times Colonist Letters, December 14, 2016

Province is ducking amalgamation study, Times Colonist Comment, December 11, 2016

Langford must be major player in regional transportation plan, Goldstream Gazette letters, December 6, 2016

​Residents invited to join citizens' assembly on municipal amalgamation  Municipality of North Cowichan, December 7, 2016

Amalgamation Yes Directors John Vickers and Jim Anderson, Mark Brennae show, CFAX Radio, December 5, 2016

Fassbender says he won't be pushed on amalgamation in the Capital, Times Colonist, December 3, 2016

Report adds little to amalgamation debate, Times Colonist Letters, December 2, 2016

Victoria wants accurate data in regional governance study, City of Victoria Media Release, December 2, 2016

Peter Fassbender, BC Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development address to Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce on status of  Capital Integrated Services and Governance Initiative, December 1, 2016

John Vickers, Vice-President Amalgamation Yes on amalgamation, The CRD - In Context, Shaw TV South VI, December 2016 (listen at !4:45 min.) 

Regional development coordination critically needed, Times Colonist Comment, November 27, 2016

Online open house a chance to weigh in on regional governance, Times Colonist, November 26, 2016

Langford often minority at CRD, Coldstream Gazette Editorial, November 24, 2016

(Excerpt on amalgamation poll) Saanich mayor 'bounces back' with 48% approval after rocky start: poll, Times Colonist, November 16, 2016

(Excerpt on amalgamation poll)  Poll gives Victoria mayor 47% approval; less support for council, Times Colonist, November 15, 2016

Apathy gives us governance we deserve, Times Colonist Letters, October 29, 2016

Amalgamation Yes Director Lesley Ewing on Langford proposed tax incentives, transportation, CFAX radio, Adam Stirling show, 9 am, October 26, 2016

Cooperation beats competing, Times Colonist Editorial, October 26, 2016

Keep voters in the loop on amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, October 26, 2016

All politicians biased on amalgamation, Councillor tells students, Times  Colonist, October 23, 2016

Be wary of political survey questions, Oak Bay News Comment, October 21, 2016

Traffic issues require regional outlook, Times Colonist Editorial, October 19, 2016

Colwood crawl so bad politicians can't make meetings, Times Colonist, October 19, 2016

CRD structure is undemocratic, Times Colonist letters, October 7, 2016

Amalgamation Yes Director Jim Anderson on regional transportation planning, Pam McCall show, CFAX radio, October 5, 2016, 1:00 pm.

Moves to regional transportation authority hits West Shore roadblock, Times Colonist, October 5, 2016
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Saanich Mayor on amalgamation, Voice of the People, Vaugh Palmer, September 29, 2016 (listen at 24:00 min.)

Learn from Halifax, don't amalgamate, Times Colonist Letters, September 28, 2016

Re:  Learn from Halifax, don't amalgamate, Times Colonist Letters, September 28, 2016

​Pushing boundaries, Vernon News, Castanet, September 27, 2016

Why I support study into amalgamation, Times Colonist Comment, September 22, 2016

Public being ignored on amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, September 22, 2016

Regional transportation authority needed, Times Colonist Editorial, September 22, 2016

Public consultation is not a referendum, Times Colonist Letters, September 22, 2016

Haunted by the insanity of 13 kingdoms, Times Colonist Letters, September 22, 2016

Sewage issue shows need for amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, September 18, 2016

Amalgamation now seems the way to go, Times Colonist Letters, September 18, 2016

Let experts take charge of sewage plan, Times Colonist Editorial, September 16, 2016

Capital Region dysfunction:  the ultimate in raw deals, Jack Knox, Times Colonist Columnist, September 15, 2016

CRD directors show their hubris, Times Colonist Letters, September 15, 2016

Municipal amalgamation a real knee-slapper, Times Colonist Letters, September 15, 2016

Stop talking, approve the sewage treatment plan, Times Colonist Editorial, September 9, 2016

CRD bashed at Langford Council, Goldstream News Gazette Editorial, September 9, 2016

Langford wants closer look at CRD services, Goldstream News Gazette, September 8, 2016

Service integration discussion set for Langford, Victoria News and Coldstream News Gazette, September 2, 2016

Local government services review needed, Oak Bay News, Your View, September 2, 2016

Structure required to meet regional needs, Oak Bay News letters, August 31, 2016

Focus municipal auditor's scope, Times Colonist Editorial, August 28, 2016

Capital Region mayors want their voice heard, Times Colonist, August 28, 2016

Cracks in municipal cooperation disturbing:  Jensen, Oak Bay News, August 24, 2016

Regional transportation planning needed, Times Colonist Letters, August 21, 2016

Grumpy Taxpayers of Greater Victoria discuss CRD, Pamela McCall show, CFAX radio, August 15, 2016 (listen at 6.30 minutes)

10 ways to improve the Capital Region District, Grumpy Taxpayers of Greater Victoria, August 15, 2016

Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps on amalgamation, Douglas Magazine, August 9, 2016

Time to stop worshiping automobiles, Times Colonist Letters, August 2, 2016

Development clash shows need for amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, July 28, 2016

​Consider amalgamation on the peninsula, Peninsula News Review Letters,   July 22, 2016  

Toronto amalgamation not relevant to Victoria, Times Colonist Letters, July 11, 2016

Costs only one dimension to amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, July 9, 2016

Fact-based decisions needed on amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, July 9, 2016

Successful amalgamation examples abound, Times Colonist Comment, July 8, 2016

Amalgamation benefits apparent in many areas, Vancouver Sun Comment, July 7, 2016

Amalgamation essay overlooked many facts, Times Colonist Letters, July 7, 2016

We should learn from Toronto amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, July 7, 2016

Amalgamation can't fulfil cost-saving promise, Times Colonist Comment, July 5, 2016
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Council discusses A word, Victoria News, June 29, 2016

A note from your friendly neighbourhood tax collector, Jack Knox, Times Colonist Columnist, June 26, 2016

Regional transportation planning is critical, Times Colonist Letters, June 23, 2016

No-one intends to force amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, June 11, 2016

Metchosin is part of greater community, Times Colonist Letters, June 11, 2016

Amalgamation holds no charm for Metchosin, Times Colonist Letters, June 9, 2016

Editor of Douglas Magazine reflect on 10 years, amalgamation, Joe Perkins show, CFAX radio, June 9, 2016 (listen at 35:OO)

CRD Chair talks 'herding cat" at Board, service integration, amalgamation, Frank Stanford show, CFAX radio, June 7, 2016 (listen at 46:00)

Martin Brown, Norman Spector, Elizabeth Cull on amalgamation, Political Panel, CBC Radio, On the Island, June 3, 2016 (listen at 7:00)

Time to review structure of local government, Times Colonist Letters, June 5, 2016

Amalgamation rationale not rocket science, Times Colonist Letters, June 5, 2016

Foster culture of frugality in municipalities, Times Colonist Letters, June 5, 2016

Councillors ignore advice of experts, Times Colonist Letters, June 5, 2016

Dancing around amalgamation, Times Colonist Editorial, June 3, 2016

Firms hired to help integrate Greater Victoria municipal services, Times Colonist, June 2, 2016
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Consulting team revealed for Greater Victoria amalgamation study, CFAX News, June 1, 2016

​Consultants chosen to work on governance and service integration, BC Government News, June 1, 2016

Municipalities need expert help, Times Colonist Editorial, May 29, 2016

Stew Young only politician able to make decisions, Times Colonist Letters, May 21, 2016

Amalgamation update, Council Matters, Municipality of North Cowichan, May 18, 2016

A new way to spell 'amalgamation', Times Colonist Letters, May 13, 2016

BC makes offer the CRD can't refuse, Jack Knox, Times Colonist Columnist, May 12, 2016

Saanich council makes case for amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, May 12, 2016

Sewage debacle screams out for amalgamation, Times Colonist letters, May 2, 2016

Base decision on science, not feelings, Times Colonist Letters, April 29, 2016

Municipalities hamstring CRD over sewage treatment issue, Goldstream News Gazette Letters, April 26, 2016

Search for sewage fix has been expensive, Times Colonist Letters, April 23, 2016

Voices of ordinary citizens not being heard, Times Colonist Comment, April 19, 2016

Province lagging on sewage issue, Times Colonist Editorial, April 17, 2016

Councils should do what they are elected to do, Times Colonist Letters, April 17,2016

Sewage issue erodes confidence in officials_, Times Colonist Letters, April 16, 2016

Province assigns facilitator to build sewage 'road map', Times Colonist, April 13, 2016

​First steps in amalgamation study, Esquimalt prefers integration, Times Colonist, April 13, 2016

Tail wagged the CRD sewage dog, Goldstream Gazette Letters, April 5, 2016

Esquimalt to hold special meeting tonight on amalgamation, Times Colonist, April 5, 2016

Fraser Institute right about amalgamation costs, Times Colonist Letters, April 4, 2016

Gorge waterway needs united approach, Times Colonist Editorial, April 3, 2016

Best bang could have been an even better bang, Times Colonist Letters, April 3, 2016

Halifax could teach us amalgamation lessons, Times Colonist Letters, April 3, 2016

Amalgamation would be positive change, Times Colonist Letters, April 3, 2016

Keep Metchosin free of Victoria's follies, Times Colonist Letters, April 3, 2016

Amalgamation study shows continuing slant, Times Colonist Letters, March 31, 2016

Amalgamation costs a lot more than most expect, Times Colonist, March 30, 2016

Amalgamation the difference in sewage situation, Oak Bay News Letters, March 28, 2016

Commentary shines the light of common sense, Times Colonist Letters, March 27, 2016

Follow Halifax solution, Saanich News Letters, March 24, 2016

How politicians spend other people's money, Times Colonist Comment, March 25, 2016

Having multiple councils sidelines sewage, Oak Bay News Letters,  March 24, 2016

CRD 'cooks' provide good government, Times Colonist Letters, March 24, 2016

Saanich council not responsive to voters, Times Colonist Letters, March 22, 2016

For Pete's sake, Les Leyne, Columnist, Times Colonist, March 20, 2016

Billion-dollar lament for city, Times Colonist Letters, March 20, 2016

Our leaders are incapable of moving forward, Times Colonist Letters, March 18, 2016

Stop seeking perfection in sewage plant, Times Colonist Letters, March 12, 2016

Province to get involved in sewage dispute; callers support amalgamation, Pamela McCall Show, CFAX radio, March 9, 2016 (begin at 8:00 min.)

Stick with logical process for sewage plant, Times Colonist Letters, March 9, 2016

Mayor Helps should fear war of 2018, Times Colonist Letters, March 9, 2016

Build sewage plant we can all be proud of, Times Colonist Letters, March 9, 2016

Amalgamation and the sewage debate, Times Colonist Letters, March 8, 2016

Don't let dysfunction override egos, Times Colonist letters, March 8, 2016

Sewage committee is an embarassment, Times Colonist Letters, March 8, 2016

Stop dithering and make the right decision, Times Colonist Letters, March 8, 2016

Make sewage decision for the greater good, Times Colonist Comment, March 8, 2016

Helps can't see what 'process' has brought, Times Colonist Letters, March 6, 2016

Mayor Helps should stop taking bad advice, Times Colonist Letters, March 6, 2016

Stop wasting money - build at McLoughlin Point, Times Colonist Letters, March 6, 2016

Sewage debacle makes case for amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, March 5, 2016
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​Taxpayers are the losers in sewage debate, Times Colonist Letters, March 5, 2016

CRD Directors didn't consider taxpayers, Times Colonist Letters, March 5, 2016

Make all politicians read Jack Knox's column, Times Colonist Letters, March 5, 2016

CRD Board capable of making a decision, Times Colonist Letters, March 5, 2016

Politics, not science, created sewage debacle, Times Colonist Letters, March 5, 2016

Sewage debate a source of hysterical laughter, Times Colonist Letters, March 4, 2016

Step back and look at what benefits everybody, Times Colonist Letters, March 4, 2016

Transportation ambitions may be a bridge to nowhere, Jack Knox Columnist, Times Colonist, March 4, 2016

Revisiting McLoughlin sewage plant would mean war, Mayor Helps says,Times Colonist, March 4, 2016

Province should take over sewage, Times Colonist Editorial, March 4, 2016

Sewage debate gets ugly:  "I just want to scream" says View Royal Mayor David Screech, Times Colonist, March 3, 2016

Amalgamation, Focus On-line Letters (2), March 2016

Capital Region District looks for bigger role in transportation, Times Colonist, March 2, 2016 
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Each municipality should have own sewage plant, Victoria News Letters, February 26, 2016

Transportation planning needs regional approach, Times Colonist Letters, February 25, 2016

Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins says too many fiefdoms, Terry Moore Show, CFAX radio, February 24, 2016 (begin at 15:00 min.)

Let amalgamation studies begin, Times Colonist Letters, February 24, 2016

Oak Bay Council willing to talk integrated services, Oak Bay News, February 17, 2016

Should the CRD lose control over sewage plans? Times Colonist Comment, February 21, 2016

North Saanich Councillor Murray Weisengerber on amalgamation,  Ian Jessup Show, CFAX radio, February 19, 2016 (begin at 7:00 min.)

Politicians should get on with making decisions, Times Colonist Letters, February 18, 2016

Metchosin has reasons for not amalgamating, Times Colonist Letters, February 18, 2016

Proposed governance study is the right way, Times Colonist Letters, February 16, 2016

John Vickers on amalgamation, Terry Moore Drive, CFAX radio, February 15, 2016, (begin at 5:45 min.)

Voters owed an amalgamation study, Jack Knox, Times Colonist Columnist, February 12, 2016

Is Victoria still interested in amalgamation?  We ask Lisa Helps, CBC Radio, On the Island, February 11, 2016

Sewage griping a costly luxury, Goldstream News Gazette Editorial, February 3, 2016

Re: Plumber's Dilemma, Focus On-Line Letters, February, 2016

Time dwindles for sewage treatment plan, Times Colonist Editorial, January 28, 2016

Integration takes centre stage across the region, Peninsula News Review, January 28, 2016

Will it be amalgamation or integration? Peninsula News Review, January 28, 2016

Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce pushes for enhanced services, Times Colonist, January, 28, 2016

Amalgamation proponents point to sewage issue as reason for Province to step in, Chek TV News, January 27, 2016 (see Comments)

Victoria mayor casts off Saanich's sewage musings, Times Colonist, January 27, 2016

All communities should  contribute to the arts, Times Colonist Letters, January 27, 2016

Al-Jazeera North America TV crew comes to Victoria for sewage story, CHEK News, January 26, 2016

Mayors fragmented over sewage treatment site as deadline draws near, CTV News, January 26, 2016

Taxpayers pay twice for CRD directors, Times Colonist Letters, January 23, 2016

Patchwork policing, Business Matters, Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, January 2016

Leadership needed to create low carbon future, Times Colonist Comment, January 13, 2016

Constructive effort needed on sewage plan, Times Colonist Letters, January 13, 2016

Unassailable evidence of the need for amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, January 12, 2016

Metchosin taxpayer hopes to avoid folly of others, Times Colonist Letters, January 12, 2016

Funding for culture inequitable, unfair, Times Colonist Letters, January 12, 2016

After 50 years, CRD still stumbling along, Times Colonist Letters, January 10, 2016

Canadian examples prove worth of amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, January 9, 2016

Commentary good take on amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, January 9, 2016

Better governance model needed on regional issues, Goldstream News Gazette, January 5, 2016

Fact and fiction in municipal amalgamation, Times Colonist Comment, January 5, 2016

25 Top Stories of 2015, Jack Knox, Times Colonist Columnist, January 2, 2016

The Plumber's Dilemma, Focus Online, January, 2016

Victoria picks up too many of the costs, Times Colonist Letters, December 23, 2015

Amalgamation questions spurred voter turnout, Times Colonist Letters, December 20, 2015

Multiple municipalities deaden the economy, Times Colonist Letters, December 4, 2015

McKenzie interchange a short-term solution, Goldstream News Gazette Letters, November 29, 2015

Keep rural areas out of amalgamation discussion, Times Colonist Letters, November 25, 2015

Fassbender has taken a positive step ahead, Times Colonist Letters, November 22, 2015

Mayors' meeting likely to lead nowhere, Les Leyne, Times Colonist Columnist, November 21, 2015

No one asked for forced amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, November 20, 2015

Bureaucrats do anything to avoid decision, Times Colonist Letters, November 20, 2015

Amalgamation goes beyond local concerns, Times Colonist Letters, November 20, 2015

Province should have formed ballot question, Times Colonist Letters, November 20, 2015

Nothing to fear from amalgamation study, Times Colonist Letters, November 20, 2015

Regional governance is continuing madness, Times Colonist Letters, November 19, 2015

Greater Victoria amalgamation study not in cards yet, says Minister,  CBC News, November 18, 2015

Fassbender saps amalgamation initiative, Jack Knox, Times Colonist, November 19, 2015

Amalgamation leadership vital, Times Colonist Editorial, November 19, 2015

Other municipalities should share the burden, Times Colonist Letters, November 19, 2015

Not much achieved in fall legislature, Les Leyne, Times Colonist Columnist, November 18, 2015

John Vickers discusses amalgamation, Frank Stanford, CFAX,  November 17, 2015

Minister summons mayors to discuss amalgamation, CFAX News, November 17, 2015

BC won't force amalgamation in the capital region, minister says, Times Colonist, November 17, 2015

BC Minister Fassbender addresses Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, re: governance of Greater Victoria, November 17, 2015
Is 13 municipalities enough?  Ask Cadboro Bay, Jack Knox, Times Colonist, November 15, 2015

More evidence of the need for amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, November 14, 2015

Unity hard to come by in capital region, Times Colonist Letters, November 12, 2015

E & N:  More red lights ahead, Focus Online, November 2015

How rejecting a sewage plant led to removing 5,000 trees, Times Colonist, November 8, 2015

High expenditures show need for amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, November 6, 2015

Council sees little change, Saanich News Letters, October 22, 2015

Pick Saanich names out of a barrel, Times Colonist Letters, October 20, 2015

One mayor would be cheaper than 13, Times Colonist Letters, October 19, 2015

Saanich takes first steps on reviewing how it's run, Times Colonist, October 17, 2015

Community groups frustrated with Saanich consultation process, Times Colonist, October 17, 2015

A-word off the radar for province, Oak Bay News, October 14, 2015

Windsor town councillors sign citizens' amalgamation petition, The Register, October 13, 2015

Traffic requires regional efforts, Times Colonist Editorial, October 10, 2015

Citizen committee to lead governance review, Saanich News, October 9, 2015

Limit candidates to just one ballot, Times Colonist Editorial, October 6, 2015

Where is Provincial leadership on governance study?  Frank Stanford Comment, CFAX 1070, October 5, 2015

Splitting governments cost Comox Valley money, Times Colonist Letters, October 4, 2015

Politicians should forget pay increases, focus on issues, Times Colonist Comment, September 30, 2015

Canadian Taxpayers Association slams Greater Victoria politicians, CHEK News, September 22, 2015

Jordan Bateman, Canadian Taxpayers Assoc. on amalgamation, Terry Moore Show, CFAX 1070, September 22, 2015

One candidate running in many places riles View Royal, Times Colonist, September 20, 2015

Esquimalt Councillor says "re-think" of amalgamation was useful, CFAX 1070 News, September 18, 2015

John Vickers on amalgamation study, Terry Moore Show, CFAX 1070, September 17, 2015 (listen at 21:00 - 30:00 min.)
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'Almost' the best place on earth, Sooke Mirror Letters, September 16, 2015
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Would amalgamation really reduce expenses?  Times Colonist Letters, September 12, 2015

Councillor wants public to know more about amalgamation, Victoria News, September 11, 2015

Nothing ever seems to change in Victoria, Times Colonist Letters, September 5, 2015

Victoria shouldn't send money to Saanich, Times Colonist Letters, September 5, 2015

Columnist Miller responds to criticism, Letters,  Focus Online, September, 2015

From the Chair: Governance petition more than half way to its goal, Comox Valley Record, August 31, 2015

Sharing the social burden, Times Colonist Editorial, August 29, 2015

Municipalities could be more fiscally efficient, Times Colonist Letters, August 29, 2015

Province should lead on sewage issue, Times Colonist Letters, August 29, 2015

Sewage treatment:  Victoria's constipated political process needs fixing, Seattle Times Editorial, August 18, 2015

Vote a vehicle for change, Saanich News Letters, August 18, 2015

Amalgamation was costly for Winnipeg, Times Colonist Letters, August 15, 2015

Amalgamation study moving ahead, Saanich News, August 14, 2015

Province eyes amalgamation, Victoria News, August 12, 2015

Amalgamation question asks to explore options, Victoria News Letters, August 12, 2015

Saanich wants change, Saanich News, August 11, 2015

Nothing unique about Victoria government, Times Colonist Letters, August 6, 2015   
(read followup response)

Credible study needed on amalgamation, Saanich News Letters, August 5, 2015

Cutting waste is better than amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, August 2, 2015

Victoria's amalgamation situation is unique, Times Colonist Letters, August 2, 2015

Amalgamation debate lives in in District of North Vancouver, North Shore News, July 31, 2015

AY spokesperson John Vickers on new Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, CFAX Frank Stanford, July 31, 2015, (start 9:22)

Municipal duplication is wasteful, Times Colonist Letters, July 31, 2015

BC cabinet shuffle puts Fassbender in Victoria amalgamation talks, Times Colonist, July 30, 2015

Council not committed to amalgamation, Saanich News Letters, July 30, 2015

Peter Fassbender appointed Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development and Minister Responsible for TransLink, British Columbia Government News, July 30, 2015

Amalgamation foes?  Just follow the money, Times Colonist Letters, July 29, 2015

Amalgamation criticism not substantiated, Times Colonist Letters, July 25, 2015

Politicians afflicted with paralysis by analysis, Times Colonist Letters, July 23, 2015

Province setting stage for amalgamation study, Saanich News online July 23, 2015

Amalgamation should not be entered lightly, Fraser Institute, Times Colonist Comment, July 23, 2015

Referendum clear on amalgamation, Victoria News Letters, July 22, 2015

Amalgamation a boon to Toronto, Toronto Star, July 20, 2015

Victoria, Esquimalt mayors take initial steps towards Victoria-area amalgamation, Victoria News, July 17, 2015

Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps discusses governance review meeting with Province, Terry Moore Show, CFAX, July 17, 2015
(starts at 52:35 min.)

Residents had their say, Oak Bay News Letters, July 15, 2015

Community Minister arranging talks on Victoria-area amalgamation, Times Colonist, July 12, 2015

Who wants the waste?  Victoria News Comment, July 10, 2015

Victoria mayor has high hopes for amalgamation talks, Times Colonist, July 10, 2015

Amalgamation question stalled at Provincial level, Peninsula News Review, July 2, 2015

Regional problems need new approach, Goldstream News Gazette Letters,  July 3, 2015

CRD's lack of power a good thing, Times Colonist Letters, July 3, 2015

Further discussions on amalgamation needed, Oak Bay News Letters, July 3, 2015

Residents deserve a say, Oak Bay News Letters, July 3, 2015

Letter 1 to the editor, Focus On-Line, July/August 2015

Letter 2 to the editor, Focus On-Line, July/August 2015

Amalgamation Yes not happy with Oak Bay, CFAX News, June 29, 2015

Oak Bay Governance review conversation with  John Vickers, CFAX radio, June 29, 2015 (starts 6:51 am)

Victoria's regional government is feeble, Times Colonist Letters, June 28, 2015

Oak Bay rejects talks on amalgamation, Oak Bay News, June 26, 2015

Saanich old guard refuses to compromise, Times Colonist Letters, June 25, 2015

Amalgamation would mean less spending, Times Colonist Letters, June 25, 2015

Governance study needed on amalgamation, Times Colonist Comment, June 21, 2015

Strings attached, but Saanich in on A-word study, Saanich News, June 19, 2015

Toronto amalgamation a poor compaison, North  Shore News Letters, June 17, 2015

Saanich to take part in amalgamation study, Times Colonist, June 17, 2015

Premier Christy Clark delivers Mandate to Minister Oakes, June 12, 2015

Victoria - Esquimalt line a source of frustration, Times Colonist Letters, June 13, 2015

Former GVRD head speaking on amalgamation, Goldstream News Gazette, June 12, 2015

Regional governance review is necessary, Oak Bay News Letters, June 12, 2015

Do careful research on amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, June 11, 2015

Thinking outside the amalgamation box, Times Colonist Letters, June 10, 2015

Vic West would gain by joining Esquimalt, Times Colonist Letters, June 9, 2015

Which experts should we ignore? Times Colonist Letters, June 9, 2015

Greater Victoria needs to stop behaving small, Times Colonist Letters, June 9, 2015

Amalgamation study support is substantial, Times Colonist Letters, June 5, 2015

Maybe it's time for an independent James Bay, Times Colonist Comment, June 5, 2015

Amalgamation discussion, Bruce Williams show, CFAX radio, June 5, 2015 (start at 16:00 min. to 28 min.)

Experience shows most amalgamations work, Times Colonist Letters, June 5, 2015

Oak Bay should join in amalgamation talks, Oak Bay News Letters, June 4, 2015

Mayor Bill Given talks amalgamation, Ian Jessup show, CFAX radio, June 4, 2015, 2pm

Voters clearly interested in studying governance, Times Colonist Letters, June 4, 2015

Voter response strong on amalgamation issue, Times Colonist Letters, June 4, 2015

Seduction by the technocrats, Gene Miller, Focus Online, June 2015

What price amalgamation?  Cook Street Village Voice, June 2015

No mandate for area-wide amalgamation study, Times Colonist Comment, May 31, 2015

Municipal restructuring part of new 2015 Policy Agenda, BC Chamber of Commerce, May 29, 2015

Oak Bay should participate in amalgamation talks, Oak Bay News Letters, May 29, 2015

Atwell showing leadership on tough decisions, Saanich News Letters, May 29, 2015

Saanich cautiously wading towards provincial amalgamation study, Saanich News, May 29, 2015

Oak Bay weights in on amalgamation discussions, Oak Bay News, May 28, 2015

Kevin Murdoch interview, re Should Oak Bay take part in amalgamation study? CBC On the Island, May 27, 2015

Saanich, Oak Bay take amalgamation talks slowly, Times Colonist, May 27, 2015

Colin Plant interview, re Saanich amalgamation study, CBC On The Island, May 18, 2015

Time for another look at Saanich governance, Times Colonist Letters, May 16, 2015

Amalgamation study to hit Saanich Council,  Saanich Voice Online, May 12, 2015

Saanich mulls joining provincially-led amalgamation study, Saanich News, May 13, 2015

Saanich's inertia on merger unacceptable, Times Colonist Letters, May 12, 2015

Langford's Mayor Young, on amalgamation, CFAX Terry Moore, May 11, 2015 (approx. last 12 min. of interview)

BC should fund regional unit -- police chiefs say, Times Colonist, May 10, 2015

Saanich ballot wasn't about amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, May 10, 2015

Amalgamation study should go ahead, Times Colonist Letters, May 10, 2015

Bring back regional crime unit, Times Colonist Editorial, May 9, 2015

BC awaiting word from Saanich, Langford, on amalgamation, Times Colonist, May 8, 2015

Pursue amalgamation, Peninsula News Review Letters, May 7, 2015

Is it worth discussing?, Peninsula News Review Letters, May 7, 2015

Victoria tired of paying theatre bill alone, Times Colonist, May 7, 2015

West Shore mayors want regional crime unit restored, Times Colonist, May 7, 2015

Hon. Minister Coralee Oakes, on Amalgamation, Hansard (BC Legislature Estimates) May 6, 2015

A-word conversation continues, Focus Online, May 2015

Amalgamation Agenda, What's next?  Douglas Magazine, April/May, 2015

Esquimalt not ducking amalgamation issue, Times Colonist Letters, April 26, 2015

Amalgamation talks not likely to happen soon, Times Colonist Letters, April 24, 2015

Esquimalt residents favour review, Times Colonist Letters, April 24, 2015

Amalgamation gets new support, CTV News, April 23, 2015

Mike Harcourt talks Greater Victoria amalgamation, Terry Moore, CFAX, April 21, 2015

Provincial leadership crucial in amalgamation debate, Jack Knox, Times Colonist, April 23, 2015

Municipal 'fiefdoms' hurt Victoria, Vancouver: Harcourt, Times Colonist, April 23, 2015

Province offered cash to smooth a way to amalgamation, Prince George Citizen, April 18, 2015

Spyware stunk from the beginning, Saanich News Letters, April 8, 2015

Together Time:  A look back at the remaking of Prince George, Prince George Citizen, April 5, 2015

The A-word conversation begins, Derry McDonell, Focus Magazine, April 2015

Time to get on with a governance review, Times Colonist Letters, April 1, 2015

Area police chiefs issue response to Times Colonist's "Policing partnerships on rocky road" article (below), March 30, 2015

Amalgamation questions still pertinent, Times Colonist Letters, March 29, 2015

Policing partnerships on rocky road, Times Colonist, March 29, 2015

Municipal auditor general a position worth keeping, Times Colonist Letters, May 28, 2015

Amalgamation discussion, CFAX radio, March 27, 2015

We're not stalling on sewage....just incompetent, Jack Knox, Columnist, Times Colonist, March 27, 2015

Amalgamation Debate, Victoria Salon, sponsored by the Oxford and Cambridge Society, March 24, 2015. 
Watch the video.

Time to look at amalgamation, Minister says, Times Colonist, March 13, 2015

Coralee Oakes, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, on Amalgamation, March 10, 2015

Central Saanich top cop retiring, Times Colonist, March 10, 2015

Province needs to assume leadership, Times Colonist Letters, March 5, 2015

Time has come for one municipal hall, Peninsula News Review Letters, March 5, 2015

Colwood dismisses top administrator after 11 months, Times Colonist, February 26, 2015

Combined services could save money,   Times Colonist Letters, February 27, 2015

Merger dialogue needs a leader, Times Colonist Editorial, February 26, 2015

Sidney, North Saanich could work together, Times Colonist Letters, February 25, 2015

Greater Victoria amalgamation conversation, Times Colonist, February 25, 2015 (Watch Feb. 24 event video)

Victoria area lobby group wants conversation on amalgamation, Peninsula News Review, February 23, 2015

North Saanich to ask Province to be involved in study, Peninsula News Review, February 23, 2015

What happens when a metropolitan are has way too many governments, Washington Post, February 18, 2015

Project to promote civic conversations launches Tuesday, Times Colonist, February 22, 2015

Amalgamation study should outline implementation plan, says mayor, Victoria News, February 17, 2015

Public input reform at Saanich Council moves at glacial pace, Saanich News Letters, February 12, 2015

Victoria councillors call on Province to lead amalgamation study, Times Colonist, February 13, 2015

Oak Bay folks welcome to discuss amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, February 12, 2015

Core municipalities should show leadership, Times Colonist Letters, February 11, 2015

Listen to the people about amalgamation, Times Colonist Editorial, February 8, 2015

Merging fire departments would be too costly, Times Colonist Letters, February 5, 2015

Amalgamated Victoria among largest cities, Times Colonist Letters, February 4, 2015

Nail down costs in merger study, Times Colonist Editorial, February 1, 2015

Amalgamation and Regional Services Top 2015 Chamber Priorities, Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, January 29, 2015

Rekindling the amalgamation conversation, Goldstream News Gazette, January 29, 2015

Langford Mayor wants new governance model, Times Colonist, January 23, 2015

Saanich mayor certain they're out to get him, and he's determined to find out why, Mike Smyth, The Province, January 14, 2015

Interview with Greater Victoria Conversation's Rod Phillips, Terry Moore, CFAX, January 8, 2015, starting 4:30 pm.

50 years ago, we tried to work together, Dave Obee, Times Colonist, December 31, 2014

2014 was a year of changes, Times Colonist Editorial, December 31, 2014

Mayors Helps, Desjardins, Atwell discuss amalgamation, CFAX radio, Terry Moore Show, December 30, 2014

Top 25 Stories of 2014, Jack Knox, Columnist, Times Colonist, December 28, 2014

Amalgamation of the six cities forming Metro Toronto has been a success, Toronto Star Editorial, December 23, 2014

CRD 2015 Agenda, Raeside Editorial Cartoonist, Times Colonist, December 14, 2014

Winners should exercise statesmanship, Times Colonist Letters, December 13, 2014

Oak Bay Mayor Nils Jensen voted Chairman of CRD Board, Times Colonist, December 11, 2014

Mayors without borders part of problem, Times Colonist Letters, December 10, 2014

Not taking oath shames us all, Times Colonist Letters, December 6, 2014

Know what you voted for, Times Colonist Editorial, December 5, 2014

Municipal cooperation is clearly working, Times Colonist Letters, December 5, 2014

Amalgamation -- where do we go from here?  Saanich Voice Online, December 1, 2014

Forced amalgamation for Greater Victoria not in cards:  Premier, Times Colonist, December 3, 2014

Metchosin and amalgamation?  Thanks but no thanks, Times Colonist Letters, November 29, 2014

Challenging year awaits Capital Region, Oak Bay News, November 28, 2014

Mayor-elect shouldn't rush to judgement, Times Colonist Letters, November 28, 2014

Compare amalgamation to sewage treatment, Times Colonist Letters, November 28, 2014

Just say no to amalgamation yes, Times Colonist Letters, November 28, 2014

Bill might force regional police functions, Les Leyne, Times Colonist Columnist, November 27, 2014

Stabbing shows need for some amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, November 27, 2014

Amalgamation study could take years on the Saanich Peninsula, Peninsula News Review, November 25, 2014

Region's residents await unbiased studies, Times Colonist Letters, November 26, 2014

Election was not a vote for amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, November 25, 2014

Don't be too quick to dismiss amalgamation, Times Colonist Comment, November 25, 2014

If municipalities merge, will costs increase? Times Colonist Letters, November 24, 2014

Don't rush down the amalgamation aisle in the CRD, Commentary, Strait.com, November 21, 2014 
(Also printed in the Times Colonist, November 23, 2014)

Amalgamation:  the sooner, the better, Times Colonist Letters, November 22, 2014

It's odd that Jensen wants to chair CRD board, Times Colonist Letters, November 22, 2014

Neopolitan approach for amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, November 22, 2014

Keep politicians away from amalgamation study, Times Colonist Letters, November 22, 2014

Election doesn't prove amalgamation support, Times Colonist Letters, November 22, 2014

Amalgamation - what happens now?  Saanich News, November 21, 2014

Oak Bay alone in opposition to amalgamation, Oak Bay News, November 21, 2014

Amalgamation not a done deal, Times Colonist Editorial, November 20, 2014

Don't leave Oak Bay out of amalgamation study, Times Colonist Letters, November 20, 2014

Amalgamation results, The Chamber, Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, November 19, 2014

Amalgamation study a tangled task, Les Leyne, Columnist, Times Colonist, November 18, 2014

It's now time to move amalgamation forward, Times Colonist Letters, November 18, 2014

Oak Bay's response comes as little surprise, Times Colonist Letters, November 18, 2014

Best form of democracy is municipalities, Times Colonist Letters, November 18, 2014

Hamilton region shows way for capital, Times Colonist Letters, November 18, 2014

Province agrees to study Capital Region amalgamation, Times Colonist, November 18, 2014

Saanich's new mayor 'We need to break out of siloed, island approach', Times Colonist, November 17, 2014

Minister congratulates new councils, comments on Capital governance results, Honourable Coralee Oakes, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, Province of BC, November 17, 2014

Politicians should be proactive on issues, Times Colonist Letters, November 16, 2014

So Greater Victoria is in favour of amalgamation - kinda, Jack Knox, Times Colonist Columnist, November 16, 2014

Answer on amalgamation, Times Colonist Editorial, November 16, 2014

Strong advance polls point to higher turnout in today's municipal election, Times Colonist, November 15, 2014

Local politicians do make a change, Goldstream News Gazette Editorial, November 14, 2014

Amalgamation and sewage principles a voting matter, Saanich News Letters, November 14, 2014

Voters get a say (of sorts) on amalgamation, Jack Knox, Times Colonist Columnist, November 14, 2014

Oak Bay's issues do not end at municipal border, Oak Bay News Letters, November 12, 2014

Cooperation yes, amalgamation no, Oak Bay News Editorial, November 12, 2014

Voters will have their say on amalgamation, Oak Bay News, November 12, 2014

Saanich election about governance, Saanich News Comment, November 12, 2014

Greater Victoria needs regional leaders, Times Colonist Letters, November 7, 2014

This side of the Strait gets short shrift, Jack Knox, Times Colonist Columnist, November 5, 2014

Venue for newcomers is not a problem, Times Colonist Letters, November 5, 2014

Ward system less responsive, Times Colonist Letters, November 5, 2014

Provincial government should step in and lead, Goldstream News Gazette, November 4, 2014

Ward system would bring better government, Times Colonist Letters, November 4, 2014

Pro-am info pales to CRD waste, Goldstream News Gazette Letters, October 29, 2014

Get amalgamation study moving, Saanich News Letters, October 28, 2014

Does residency matter for civic politicians?  Times Colonist, October 28, 2014

Policing bill comes up short, Times Colonist Editorial, October 28, 2014

Voting for eight more years of Colwood Crawl, Times Colonist Comment, October 26, 2015

Arts funding makes a case for amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, October 25, 2014

Colwood should include Amalgamation Yes question on Nov.15 ballot, Goldstream News Gazette Letters, October 21, 2014

How many does it take to phrase a question? Times Colonist Letters, October 18, 2014

Be clear on information about amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, October 16, 2014

Amalgamation won't be on Nov. 15 ballot in Colwood, Times Colonist, October 15, 2014

One amalgamation question, not 13, Times Colonist Letters, October 14, 2014

View Royal denied vote on amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, October 14, 2014

View Royal residents should have their say, Times Colonist Letters, October 11, 2014

Municipalities seeing with yesterday's eyes, Times Colonist Letters, October 10, 2014

There are easier reforms for Saanich, Saanich News Editorial, October 9, 2014

Councils can't even agree on amalgamation question, Jack Knox Columnist, Times Colonist, October 8, 2014

Response of Greater Victoria Councils welcomed, Andrew Weaver, MLA Oak Bay-Gordon Head, October 8, 2014

We lack effective regional governance, Times Colonist Letters, October 9, 2014

Minister congratulates CRD municipalities exploring governance and amalgamation, British Columbia Newsroom, October 8, 2014

North Saanich will put amalgamation question on ballot after all, Peninsula News Review, October 8, 2014

Let's get it together on amalgamation, Douglas Magazine, October 2014

Is this an election or simply a performance review? Saanich Online, October 2, 2014

Get talking on amalgamation, Times Colonist Editorial, October 4, 2014

Made-in-Saanich ballot question to address 'out of date' governance, but not A-word: Leonard, Saanich News, October 3, 2014

Saanich shies away from amalgamation debate, but opens discussion, Times Colonist, October 3, 2014

At times democracy is hard to swallow, Oak Bay News Editorial, October 3, 2014

A-word makes the November ballot, Oak Bay News, October 3, 2014

Amalgamation question on the Ballot.  Saanich Mayor submits his question, CHEK News, October 2, 2014

Thirteen municipalities have different needs, Times Colonist Letters, October 2, 2014

Esquimalt Council adds two non-binding questions to ballot on November 15 election, Township of Esquimalt, Press Release, October 1, 2014

Hartshorne returns to take shot at mayor's chair, Peninsula News Gazette, October 1, 2014

Let's get local on election issues, Saanich News Editorial, October 1, 2014

Amalgamation makes too much sense, BC Business Examiner, October 2014

Amalgamation is on the ballot in some municipalities, BC Business Examiner, October 2014

Opinion Question on the 2014 General Local Election Ballot - Amalgamation, District of Oak Bay, Press Release, September 30, 2014
Municipal salaries need limits, Times Colonist Editorial, September 28, 2014

Let N. Saanich residents speak on amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, September 27, 2014

Saanich mayor shouldn't ignore residents' wishes, Times Colonist Letters, September 27, 2014

Why not pick on other municipalities? Times Colonist Letters, September 27, 2014

Keep amalgamation question simple, Oak Bay News Letters, September 26, 2014

Question must support democracy, Oak Bay News Letters, September 26, 2014

Premier wants municipal pay to be election issue, Oak Bay News, September 25, 2014

Consult the electorate, Peninsula News Review, September 24, 2014

No vote means yes, Peninsula News Review, September 24, 2014

Let North Saanich speak, Peninsula News Review, September 24, 2014

Now is the time for political leadership on amalgamation, Peninsula News Review, September 24, 2014

Ballot question for the uninitiated, Victoria News Letters, September 24, 2014

Get amalgamation question on ballot, Saanich News Letters, September 24, 2014

Saanich Council silent on amalgamation question, Times Colonist Letters, September 24, 2014

Crime rate declining, police overstaffed: report, Times Colonist, September 23, 2014

Too many cops, CTV News, September 22, 2014

Police and Crime Rates in Canada, Fraser Institute, September, 2014

Back to school, here's your first exam kids, Times Colonist, Jack Knox, September 20, 2014

Amalgamation of Central Saanich, North Saanich and Sidney, Peninsula Times, Ranter's Roost, Sean McNulty (undated)

Amalgmation won't save cash, but still positive, Saanich News Letters, September 19, 2014

Regional councils protect fiefdoms, Saanich News Letters, September 19, 2014

Leave the choice to voters, Saanich News Letters, September 19, 2014

Let the people have their say on amalgamation, Saanich News Letters, September 18, 2014

Let Saanich residents speak on amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, September 19, 2014

Amalgamation issue raises some questions, Times Colonist Letters, September 19, 2014

Amalgamation needs 'study' question, Oak Bay News Letters, September 17, 2014

Amalgamation answer matters, Oak Bay News Editorial, September 17, 2014

Maze of municipalities just doesn't make sense, Times Colonist Letters, September 14, 2014

Different questions will add to the turmoil, Times Colonist Letters, September 13, 2014

Question should be on amalgamation study, Times Colonist Letters, September 13, 2014

Amalgamation idea spreads to Sidney, Penininsula News Review, September 12, 2014

Amalgamation study would improve communication, Goldstream News Gazette Letters, September 11, 2014

Leave no gaps in radio system, Times Colonist Editorial, September 11, 2014

Amalgamation question may be on Oak Bay ballot, Oak Bay News, September 11, 2014

Amalgamation question should be put to residents, Saanich News Editorial, September 11, 2014

Don't vote for those who oppose referendum, Times Colonist Letters, September 11, 2014

Amalgamation "not a Saanich debate": Mayor, Saanich News, September 11, 2014

No one should fear amalgamation vote, Times Colonist Editorial, September 10, 2014

Ask about amalgamation, Peninsula News Review, Our View (Editorial), September 10, 2014

Amalgamation Now, The Chamber, Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, September 2014

Regional Strengths and Understanding Regional Districts, Business Matters, Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, September 2014

Don't be afraid of merger vote, Times Colonist Editorial, September 10, 2014

Poll results a fantasy, Oak Bay News, Letters, September 10, 2014

Sidney and Esquimalt to add amalgamation ballot question, CFAX 1070 Radio, September 9, 2014

Municipal Symposium a success, Grande Prairie Daily Herald Tribune, September 7, 2014

Current legislation allows for amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, September 7, 2014

New Saanich candidates are strong contenders, Saanich News, September 5, 2014

Amalgamation question to be asked in Central Saanich, Peninsula News Review, September 5, 2014

Three down, more to come?  Goldstream News Gazette Editorial, September 4, 2014

BC Chamber of Commerce support police amalgamation, BC Chamber of Commerce, 2014

Langford will seek residents views on amalgamation study, Goldstream News Gazette, September 3, 2014

New political party seeks amalgamation, CBC Radio, September 3, 2014

An Open Letter to Mayor Frank Leonard & Council, Times Colonist, September 2, 2014

CRD has become "every man for himself", says Victoria Mayor, CFAX 1070 radio, August 28, 2014

Put sewage issue on ballot, Esquimalt councillor says, Times Colonist, August 26, 2014

Amalgamation debate won't end with yes vote, Times Colonist Letters, August 25, 2014

Firefighting - Halifax amalgamation a decade later, Canadian Firefighter Magazine

North Shore amalgamation committee needs volunteers, North Shore News, August 22, 2014

We need leadership on sewage plant siting, Times Colonist Letters, August 22, 2014

Voters need facts on amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, August 22, 2014

Politicians won't risk the status they enjoy, Times Colonist Letters, August 21, 2014

Check New Zealand for a better way, Times Colonist Letters, August 20, 2014

Businesses push amalgamation, Times Colonist, August 20, 2014

Amalgamation:  Let's get beyond the emotion, Times Colonist Comment, August 20, 2014

Amalgamation, CFAX 1070 Radio, Frank Stanford, August 19, 2014

Settle the issue with a referendum, Times Colonist Letters, August 17, 2014

Referendum a chance to know for sure, Times Colonist Letters, August 16, 2014

Amalgamation won't benefit residents, Times Colonist Letters, August 15, 2014

Municipalities differ in response time, Times Colonist Letters, August 12, 2014

Sewage controversy reason for amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, August 11, 2014

Vote on amalgamation would cost very little, Times Colonist Letters, August 9, 2014

Review dodges issues of merging police services, Times Colonist Editorial, August 7, 2014

Start amalgamation with police force, Times Colonist Letters, August 6, 2014

Interview with John Vickers, Vice-Chair, Amalgamation Yes, CTV News, August 2, 2014

Victoria should follow Ottawa's lead, Ottawa Citizen, August 3, 2014

Trim the fat, CTV News, August 2, 2014

Amalgamation poll asked sloppy questions, Letters, Times Colonist, August 2, 2014

Ian Jessop interview with Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins on amalgamation, CFAX1070 radio, July 31, 2014

Let's have a vote on merger study, Times Colonist Editorial, July 30, 2014

There's only one way to settle amalgamation debate, Jack Knox, Times Colonist, July 30, 2014

Amalgamation results are in, Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce Media Release, July 30, 2014

Capital city fusion, CTV, July 30, 2014

Two more reasons to vote in Victoria civic election, Les Leyne, Times Colonist, July 30, 2014

Greater Victoria pro-amalgamation group releases poll; wants vote in the fall, Times Colonist, July 29, 2014

Multiple municipalities add up to frustration, Letters, Times Colonist, July 23, 2014

Support spotty for amalgamation, Victoria News Editorial, July 17, 2014

Amalgamation plebiscite again avoided, Times Colonist Editorial, 1949

Duncan residents give city thumbs-up, but willing to look at amalgamation, Cowichan Valley News, July 11, 2014

Polak created sewage impasse, Times Colonist Editorial, July 13, 2014

We should not remain prisoners of dysfunction, Letters, Times Colonist, July 11, 2014

Desjardins defends small municipalities, Times Colonist, July 9, 2014

Council too idealistic for resident's liking, West Shore News (Victoria News), July 8, 2014

Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins battling a behemoth within, Times Colonist, July 5, 2014

No amalgamation please;  we're Metchosin, Letters, Times Colonist, July 2, 2014

Beefs and bouquets, Comox Valley Echo, June 27, 2014

Hot button issues keep getting recycled, Letters, Times Colonist, June 26, 2014

Another look at amalgamation, Letters, Times Colonist, June 25, 2014

Astounding facts surround sewage plan, Letters, Times Colonist, June 24, 2014

Sewage debacle like a slapstick movie, Letters, Times Colonist, June 23, 2014

Victoria carrying too much of the burden, Letters Times Colonist, June 22, 2014

Nothing to lose with amalgamation poll, Letters, Times Colonist, June 22, 2014

Too many police services, Times Colonist Editorial, June 21, 2014

'Astounding’ tax hit for Victoria area lurks in sewage mess, Times Colonist, June 21, 2014

Switch and Bait, Richard Atwell, RITE Plan, June 19, 2014

Amalgamation vote a waste of money, Letters, Times Colonist, June 19, 2014

We need to think more regionally, Letters, Times Colonist, June 19, 2014

Taxpayers foot bill for multiple municipalities, Letters, Oak Bay news, June 18, 2014

Victoria police reduce regional use of dog team, Times Colonist, June 18, 2014

Victoria, Tofino sewage must be treated, Nanaimo Daily News Editorial, June 17, 2014

What about those who signed the petition?  Letters, Times Colonist, June 17, 2014

Check your taxes, ponder amalgamation, Letters, Times Colonist, June 17, 2014

Amalgamation a local issue, Times Colonist Editorial, June 17, 2014

With teachers out, we fill in with a quiz, Jack Knox, Columnist, Times Colonist, June 15, 2014

BC asked to force poll on municipal mergers, Times Colonist, June 14, 2014

Two-tiered governance a dysfunctional system, Letters, Times Colonist, June 7, 2014

Oak Bay a good place for sewage plant, Letters, Times Colonist, June 7, 2014

Task force formed to review Comox Valley governance structure, Comox Valley Echo, June 3, 2014

Capital Region sewage issue, CFAX 1070, Ian Jessop editorial, June 4, 2014

Dithering leaders prove need for amalgamation, Letters, Times Colonist, June 4, 2014

Regional District hides, then shares, information on top earners, Times Colonist, June 4, 2014

Only rail transit will ease traffic congestion, Letters, Times Colonist, June 3, 2014

Knox column a tour de force, Times Colonist, June 1, 2014

Public opinion triumphs on sewage project, Victoria News Editorial, May 30, 2014

Regional issues dominate concerns, Saanich News, May 30, 2014

Dr. Ron Faris, Ian Jessop CFAX radio, May 29, 2014

Wonder no longer, Peninsula News, May 30, 2014

Area D amalgamation vote with Campbell River set for June 28, Courier-Island, May 28, 2014

Time for a pop quiz on Dysfunction-By-The-Sea, Jack Knox, Columnist, Times Colonist, May 29, 2014

John Vickers, AY Spokesperson interview, Terry Moore CFAX radio, May 28, 2014

Interview with BC Minister of Environment, Mary Polak, CFAX radio, May 28, 2014

Go back to province for advice on sewage dilemma, Saanich mayor says, Times Colonist, May 28, 2014

CRD drops plan to build sewage plant in Esquimalt, next step unclear, Times Colonist, May 28, 2014

Langford's approach makes sense for the region, Victoria Times, May 17, 2014

Province not intervening in CRD wastewater plan dispute, British Columbia Newsroom, Province of BC, May 27, 2014

Looking ahead to next century of Victoria theatre, Times Colonist, May 27, 2014

Only amalgamation will fix the problem, Times Colonist, May 27, 2014

Island consolidation idea hits brick wall, Times colonist, May 25, 2014

Out of sight, infrastructure costs will mount, Times Colonist Comment, May 25, 2014

Island at forefront in Liberal resolutions, Times Colonist, May 24, 2014

Province must intervene in regional chaos, Times Colonist, May 23, 2014

Disbanding unit a step backward, Times Colonist Editorial, May 22, 2014

Axing of crime unit takes us backward, Jack Knox, Columnist, Times Colonist, May 22, 2014

Provincial government must step up, Times Colonist, May 21, 2014

Capital's regional police to be disbanded as Saanich pulls funding, Times Colonist, May 21, 2014

Province has role in sewage debate, Times Colonist Editorial, May 17, 2014

Don't bet on amalgamation, Vic News May 14, 2014

Shared efficiencies should be a priority, Vic News, May 15, 2014

New lobby group backs super city, Wairarapa News, May 14, 2014

Amalgamation:  Is there a better way?  Focus Online, May 2014

Sewage treatment a test of local government, Times Colonist Comment, May 9, 2014

Sewage project 'political travesty', says UVic prof, Vic News, April 30, 2014

Esquimalt-Victoria police mediator cost Province $111,000, Vic News April 30, 2014

Province must act on sewage problem, Times Colonist Comment, April 25, 2014

Oak Bay's new police chief pledges harmony, Times Colonist April 22, 2014

Police accord too long coming, Times Colonist, Editorial April 22, 2014

Consolidation, Amalgamation, Regionalization: When Harsh Economic Realities Impact Police Agencies,
 Police Chief magazine, April 2014

Duncan residents will vote on amalgamation study​, Cowichan Valley Citizen, April 16, 2014

Disasters are regional, Times Colonist, Editorial, April 12, 2014

Saanich should allow vote on amalgamation, Times Colonist, April 5, 2014

Speaking from amalgamation experience, North Shore Outlook, March 20, 2014

Victoria, Colwood alone on amalgamation ballot, Victoria News, March 19, 2014

Amalgamation, Yes - Opportunity to participate, Vancouver Island Construction Association eNewsletter, March 13, 2014

Like pieces of a puzzle: Amalgamation in Greater Victoria, Nexus, March 5, 2014

Greater Victoria amalgamation would solve tradespeople's woes, Victoria News, February 20, 2014

We'll have what they're having, Oak Bay News, February 18, 2014

District of North Vancouver pitches amalgamation, North Shore News, February 4, 2014

CRD won't ask municipalities to put amalgamation question on the ballot Metro News, February 14, 2014

CRD responds to Amalgamation Yes, CTV News Vancouver Island video, January, 2014

Why not ask voters about amalgamation?  Times Colonist Comment, January 24, 2014

Dying to be heard, Postmedia News, January 17, 2014

AY Yes presents to CRD, CFAX 1070 News, January 8, 2014

Are you in favour of amalgamation in Greater Victoria?, CTV Vancouver Island 

Issues drag into new year, Times Colonist Editorial, December 27, 2013

Amalgamation Yes group continues to push to get issue on ballot Times Colonist, December 25, 2013

911 issue shows need for regionalization, Times Colonist, December 14, 2013

End 911 system fragmentation, Times Colonist Comment, December 3, 2013

Greater Victoria amalgamation question could be included on 2014 ballot, Times Colonist, November, 14, 2013

Expose hidden costs of 14 governments, Times Colonist, November 20, 2013

Amalgamation could result in "a buffoon like Ford" running Victoria, councillor says Metro News, November 8, 2013

Let the people have their say, Times Colonist editorial, November 7, 2013

DRA Public Forum: Regional Amalgamation, Victoria Downtown Residents Association, October 30, 2013

Time to amalgamate all regional services, Times Colonist Letters, September 30, 2013

Report won't change minds, Times Colonist, September 28, 2013

Citizen led urban amalgamation:  a Q &A, Rethink Urban, September 3, 2013

The question of amalgamation moves forward, CFAX 1070 News, May 16, 2013

New Oak Bay Police station premature, Oak Bay News Letters, May 14, 2013

Amalgamation proponents looking forward to working with Liberals, Metro News, May 13, 2013

Amalgamation, yes?, Focus Online, May 2013

Victoria should vote on amalgamation, Victoria News, April 16, 2013

Time for a vote on pursuing Greater Victoria amalgamation, Victoria News Editorial, April 16, 2013

Capital Region amalgamation continues to be hot topic, vicnews.com, pg. A9, April 12, 2013

A Region United: 3 cities, 7 districts, 2 towns and a township in Greater Victoria, Saanich News, April 2, 2013

Victoria-area residents rally support for amalgamation of 13 municipalities, National Post, March 8, 2013

Grassroots groups push for amalgamation in the Capital Region, Metro News, March 7, 2013

Amalgamation is necessity, Monday Magazine, January 17 2013

Regional police would have caught Picton faster:  Oppal, Times Colonist, December 18, 2012

All together now, Focus Online, April 2012

Policing, justice issues focus of mayoral talk, Victoria News, March 16, 2012

Impressions from "A Conversation on Amalgamation", Janis LaCouvee, February 8, 2012

Region's mayors to put policing under microscope, Victoria News, January 2, 2012

Toronto a bad example for amalgamation, Black Press (Newsgroup) Letters, December 16, 2011

The Cost of 13 Municipalities, Douglas Magazine, October 31, 2011

FROM THE ARCHIVES:  Election 2011 - What's on your mind? Times Colonist, October 16, 2011

BC is only province to shun regional forces, Canada.com, September 23, 2010

ttawa amalgamation 10 year anniversary, ottawakiosk.com,  January 2, 2010

Baby mergers might work among region's fiefdoms, Carolyn Heiman, Columnist, Times Colonist, July 30, 2008

Multiple municipalities create huge burden for taxpayers, Carolyn Heiman, Columnist, Times Colonist, July 23, 2008

Salary lists make a good case for amalgamation, Times Colonist, via canada.com, July 16, 2008

When two Albernis became one, Dave Obee, Times Colonist, March 8, 2008

Raeside, Times Colonist editorial cartoon, 1998

Readers choose amalgamation, Times Colonist, April 25, 1995

(below) Amalgamation meeting, February 7, 2012

(below) Amalgamation Forum, The Daily, Shaw TV South VI, February 8, 2012