Pickleball players say mayor had conflict in shutting down popular B.C. court – BC [Video]

North Saanich pickleball players claim the city’s mayor may have a conflict in the municipality’s move to shutter a popular playing facility.

The municipality shuttered the courts in May, citing complaints from neighbours, the cost of sound mitigation and conflict with players.

But the North Saanich Pickleball Association says freedom of information (FOI) requests it filed refute those claims.

“The FOI showed there was no bullying or harassment towards staff, mayor or council or the neighbours, there was actually reverse bullying or harassment from some of the neighbours,” association president Brad Watson said.

He said the FOIs also showed that no sound measurements were taken, but that in early 2023 neighbours were demanding the courts be closed.

“We found the mayor had made promises to …