Note from CBRA: If you read far enough along you might recognize a familiar face from Cadboro Bay. Also, this report highlights the 37 new child care spaces coming to Queenswood in early 2022, among other newsworthy items. A Note On The Wildfires In Victoria, unlike in the Interior or northern regions of our province, we… Continue reading Mid-July MLA Update
New Child Care Centre at the Queenswood Campus – Photo Credit: Cascadia Architects Plans to repurpose the former Queenswood Retreat Centre making way for a new child care centre at the University of Victoria’s Queenswood Campus are moving forward due to funding announced by the Government of British Columbia. The project will see the retention… Continue reading New child care spaces in Queenswood, early 2022
Many Cadboro Bayites are interested in developments in Haro Woods, where the Arbutus Attenuation Plant has been under construction since June 2019. CBRA sends a sincere thank you to one of our engaged community members who recognized broader interest and shared the fulsome response received from the Captial Regional District (CRD), following an inquiry to… Continue reading Haro Woods / Attenuation Plant Update
At 11:45 p.m. Mayor and Council wrapped up a lengthy agenda that continued discussion on Cadboro-Gyro Park/Beach dog restrictions and the development of a Saanich-wide dog strategy. In the public correspondence submitted on Cadboro-Gyro/Park (Agenda Item #5), significant fatigue was expressed in a number of the letters from community members, with some noting that public… Continue reading July 5 Council Update: Cadboro Dog Bylaws and Strategy
Hello Cadboro Bay, My name is Corrie and I volunteer at the Victoria Literacy Connection. For our fundraiser this year, we are hosting a fun read-a-thon for all ages: The Book Bash! The Book Bash will challenge readers of all ages in Greater Victoria to obtain donation pledges from friends and family for every 100… Continue reading Book Bash! Victoria Literacy Connection
On July 2, 2021, Island Health issued a ‘do not swim’ advisory for Cadboro Bay due to high bacteria levels. Learn more here: https://www.islandhealth.ca/learn-about-health/environment/recreational-water-beach-reports
Saanich Council will resume deliberation on the topic of dogs at Cadboro-Gyro Park and Beach on Monday July 5 at 7pm. Please review the agenda to access all reports and instructions on how to participate. The agenda contains two topics related to dogs: #5 is specific to Cadboro-Gyro Park/Beach, and #6 relates to the Municipal… Continue reading Dogs at Cadboro-Gyro Park on July 5 Agenda, Police Recommendations Released
Summer Update from Mayor Haynes Hello fellow Spotlight readers! You may have heard the exciting news that food trucks are coming to a park near you very soon! In April, Council approved a Food Truck Pilot Program to go forward in three Saanich Parks this summer – Cadboro-Gyro Park, Beckwith Park, and Gorge Waterway Park.… Continue reading Food Truck Pilot Starts July 1
This email is notification that the Development Process Review Report will be considered by Saanich Council at the Committee of the Whole Meeting to be held on July 5, 2021, in Council Chambers, Saanich Municipal Hall, 770 Vernon Avenue, commencing at 7:00 p.m. The report will assess the current practices and procedures and deliver recommendations to improve process efficiencies… Continue reading Saanich “Development Process Review Report” – July 5
People living at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre arena have been moved to Mount Tolmie Hospital and other housing sites. BC Housingʼs lease of the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre temporary shelter could not be extended. To ensure no one was displaced and ended up back out on the streets, BC Housing will be using the Mount Tolmie… Continue reading Mount Tolmie Temporary Shelter
