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How to fix the ByWard Market's bureaucratic mess | Opinion

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19.08.2026

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How to fix the ByWard Market's bureaucratic mess | Opinion

Randall Denley: Do we need a special body like the BMDA manage the limited city activities in the market?

The ByWard Market District Authority (BMDA) has just solved a problem in the market, running its all-time tally up to one.

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The BMDA board’s firing of overbearing executive director Victoria Williston was inevitable after what amounted to a minor revolt from market vendors concerned about their future........

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