As the communities of the West Shore continue to grow, would it make sense for them to quit being suburbs? Colby Harder joins CBC Kathryn Marlow and former Langford Councillor Denise Blackwell to discuss her views on working together as a region.
A new Langford bylaw limits construction noise and debris. Colby Harder joins Councillor Kimberley Guiry to share what they hope the bylaw accomplishes, and Rachael Sansom from the WestShore Developers Association gives her take on what this could mean for growth in the region.
We’ve been using millions of dollars from our General Amenity Reserve Fund and millions more in internal borrowing as a Band-Aid solution to temporarily delay necessary increases and keep taxes low. As a result of this, many of us are disconnected from the true cost of service delivery.
Langford city council voted unanimously to call on the BC government to implement legislation that would make transit free for all seniors and youths.
Currently, garbage collection in Langford is handled by private contractors and is not mandatory, which Harder said often surprises newcomers arriving from municipalities where city-run waste services are the norm.
"This strategy is going to help us build a community that doesn’t just support big-box stores – which is certainly what we’re known for – but rather a place that supports and attracts out-of-the-box ideas"
"What gives me hope is seeing the youth in our city lead the way, showing that we CAN be a city that stands up against hate, discrimination & violence towards the 2SLGBTQ+ community"
“Our approach with bylaw is to always take an education approach first – we are hearing from residents and non-profits that further action needs to be taken”
“We display a lot of empathy and compassion at the table, not only in our decisions and conversations when we’re at the council table, but also in the community too — I think it humanizes politics”
“We are formalizing a mechanism to save for the future while also ensuring that Langford tax dollars are staying in Langford”
“It’s time for all of us to step up and start changing the narrative around this, because it’s not just a local issue, it’s a national issue”
"I would always encourage renters to understand what their rights are and reach out to the city to get their information right from the source"
