Media Articles
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Greater Victoria needs a new government model, Victoria News Letters, July 14, 2020
Municipal dissonance could drive you to drink, Jack Knox, Times Colonist Columnist, July 4, 2020
Saanich still muddled on amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, April 30, 2020
Why municipal governments need reinvention, Times Colonist Editorial, April 25, 2020
Amalgamation study survives bewildering Saanich debate, Les Leyne, Times Colonist Columnist, April 22, 2020
Saanich Council opposes request to nix amalgamation study due to COVID-19, Saanich News, April 21, 2020
Amalgamation study should proceed, crisis or not, Times Colonist Letters, April 21, 2020
Chamber encourages Council to abide by mandate, Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce Update, April 20, 2020
Time to cut costs at CRD through amalgamation, Oak Bay News Letters, April 19, 2020
District of Saanich re-thinking amalgamation with City of Victoria, CHEK News, April 19, 2020
Saanich looking to scrap study on amalgamation, Times Colonist, April 17, 2020
COVID-19: Saanich to consider closing the door on amalgamation with Victoria, Saanich News, April 16, 2020
Amalgamation: Helps feels like 'rug pulled out from under her' after Saanich Mayor's report, Vic News, April 16, 2020
Whither the Citizen's Council? Whither democracy? Focus on Victoria, Letters to the Editor, March/April 2020
Central Saanich pushes for more regional planning, Peninsula News Review, March 11, 2020
Police funding a municipal problem, Province tells Victoria, Vic News, March 10, 2020
The voters have spoken: Amalgamate, and 'No' to amalgamating with Victoria, Times Colonist Letters (2), February 23, 2020
Amalgamate now, get some fresh blood, Times Colonist Letters, February 5, 2020
What it would be like if Greater Victoria municipalities amalgamated, Times Colonist Cartoon, February 2, 2020
Things the royal couple should know about Victoria, Oak Bay News Comment, January 31, 2020
Joint firehall 'west of bridges' a good idea, Times Colonist Letters, January 31, 2020
Another reason to oppose amalgamation, Times Colonist Letters, January 31, 2020
Victoria, Saanich take baby steps towards amalgamation, Global News, January 30, 2020
Groundwork laid for Victoria, Saanich citizens' assembly on amalgamation, Times Colonist, January 30, 2020
Chamber CEO stepping down after revitalizing group, Times Colonist January 30, 2020
It doesn't make sense to build a firehall at new Esquimalt Town Centre, Times Colonist Comment, January 30, 2020
Saanich and Victoria agree on terms of reference for further amalgamation study, Saanich News, January 29, 2020
Saanich approves joint terms of reference for citizen's assembly, District of Saanich, January 29, 2020
Governance, climate and potholes, Times Colonist Comment, January 29, 2020
Province should create one police force, Times Colonist Letters, January 21, 2020
They should focus on municipal issues, Times Colonist Letters, January 12, 2020
Amalgamation should be major focus for 2020, Your View, Saanich News, January 10, 2020
Yes, Victoria can learn from Halifax on amalgamation, John Weaver, Times Colonist, January 5, 2020
Halifax council oversees four former municipalities, Times Colonist Letters, December 10, 2019
Grumpy Taxpayers$ keep an eye on infrastructure spending, government transparency, Vic News, November 29, 2019
Too many mayors, too many councillors, Times Colonist Letters, November 21, 2019
Province asked to step in again on Victoria Police hiring, Times Colonist, November 17, 2019
Victoria Councillors need to rein in tasks, skip big pay raise, says Chamber of Commerce, Times Colonist, November 16, 2019
Local governance improving, but there's still work to do. Times Colonist Comment, October 18, 2019
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.)
'Almost' the best place on earth, Sooke Mirror Letters, September 16, 2015
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%
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.)
'Almost' the best place on earth, Sooke Mirror Letters, September 16, 2015
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%
(below) Amalgamation Forum, The Daily, Shaw TV South VI, February 8, 2012