Capital Region Watch - Episode 1: Nancy Di Castri on Local Governance Issues in Saanich, BC

Описание: Veteran broadcaster and respected civic commentator Jack Etkin sits down with Nancy Di Castri, a notable voice in Saanich's civic activism landscape, for an in-depth conversation about the Quadra McKenzie Plan in Saanich and B.C. Bill 44, local governance, community priorities, and the future of British Columbia’s capital region.

🎙️ Capital Region Watch is your go-to source for thoughtful, independent interviews on the key issues shaping Victoria and the surrounding municipalities. Host Jack Etkin - with over 25 years in community television and public discourse - brings you candid, in-depth discussions with local leaders, thinkers, and changemakers.

🔎 In this episode:
Nancy Di Castri’s perspective on Saanich municipal policy, community plans and public engagement.
The challenges and opportunities facing Saanich and the Capital Region
Reflections on transparency, accountability, and community-driven solutions

📍Filmed in Victoria, B.C., this episode highlights the issues that matter most to citizens of Vancouver Island and beyond.

👥 Whether you're a resident, journalist, policymaker, or simply civic-curious, this episode offers insight and context rarely found in mainstream media.

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📌 About the Show:
Capital Region Watch is a public affairs interview series focused on politics, society, and civic engagement in Victoria, the Capital Regional District and the communities on southern Vancouver Island. Hosted by Jack Etkin, a long-time advocate for democratic media, the show brings serious attention to underreported issues and offers a platform for real dialogue. For many years, Jack co-hosted a CFUV university/ community radio program called “Solutions". He previously launched launched “Face to Face” and "Citizen’s Forum” on a community TV channel hosted by SHAW.

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Capital Region Watch can be viewed on Rogers television in the Greater Victoria area in British Columbia, Canada: Capital Region Watch – Rogers TV Victoria, also with broadcasts in the Cowichan Valley and on Salt Spring Island.
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