A commentary by a ­community advocate who is a member of Saanich’s Accessibility, ­Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.

Recent events in Saanich — most notably the defeat of the ­proposed alternative approval process for the $150 million operations centre and the pause on the Quadra-McKenzie ­development — highlight the power of community advocacy and collaboration.

These were not just victories of the opposition, but demonstrations of citizens actively ­participating in shaping the direction of their municipality.

However, while these actions underscore the community’s deep........

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