‘What the hell happened?’: Saanich falls back to non-binding amalgamation question

Saanich residents won’t see an anticipated referendum question on amalgamation when they head to the polls this fall. Likely, instead, they’ll find another public opinion question after the province told the district it wouldn’t authorize a binding referendum question.Disappointment and dissatisfaction were on display across the board – from the council table, to the public in chambers and those participating in the June 22 committee meeting online – as council cons