A commentary by a resident of Saanich.

As a resident of Gordon Head, I attended the recent community open house for the proposed development at 1806 San Juan Ave. At the door, I was immediately approached by members of Save Our Saanich handing out cards urging people to oppose the project — without offering any real details about why such immediate opposition was warranted.

The event was supposed to be a conversation about the future of our neighbourhood. Instead, it became a spectacle. Jeering, clapping, booing and laughter broke out — not at a controversial statement, but at a neighbour who simply asked the community to show empathy and make room for others who want to share this great place to live.

Sadly, this wasn’t the first time. I’d already read in the news about similar........

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