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Dead Boat Watch – How to Report
In our ongoing efforts to keep Cadboro Bay free of derelict or adrift boats we have established a network of residents to work with and be the “eyes” of the Cadboro Bay Residents Association/ Cadboro Bay Dead Boats Society. Ninety Three letters were delivered delivered to Cadboro Bay view or waterfront residents in both Oak… Continue reading Dead Boat Watch – How to Report
Housing Task Force Survey Closes April 30
The Housing Task Force Survey closes on April 30th. Many important actions are being proposed. The Task Force rated each one high/medium/low - bring your perspective through this survey, and think about how this work intersects with the Local Area Plan Update process underway for Cadboro Bay. Links to the report and survey available here: https://cadboro.ca/2021/03/27/your-input-needed-housing-task-force-survey/
Alert: Man lures girl claiming lost dog
From Saanich News: Saanich Police are telling parents and children to be cautious after an incident occurred Monday evening with a suspicious driver. Police say a 14-year-old girl was walking along Queenswood Drive at McDonald Drive West at approximately 5:15 p.m. on April 5th. A black vehicle pulled alongside her, and the driver began asking… Continue reading Alert: Man lures girl claiming lost dog
Improvements at Cadboro-Gyro Park urged as Saanich reviews Financial Plan
As part of Saanich Council’s deliberations on the Draft 2021-2025 Financial Plan, CBRA encouraged improvements for the many families with and without dogs, who collectively treasure Cadboro-Gyro Park for its beachside recreation, community vibrancy and wildlife. In a letter submitted for the March 23, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting, CBRA noted key recommendations from its report… Continue reading Improvements at Cadboro-Gyro Park urged as Saanich reviews Financial Plan
Food Truck Pilot in Cadboro-Gyro Park
Cadboro-Gyro Park will have two food trucks operating this summer through the Pilot Food Truck Program. In their decision on April 26, 2021, Saanich Councillors recognized Cadboro-Gyro as a “natural gathering place, an exciting place,” and a good test case for the two month pilot that will run from July to Labour day. Food Trucks… Continue reading Food Truck Pilot in Cadboro-Gyro Park
Your input needed! Saanich Housing Strategy
The Saanich Housing Task Force was created to provide Saanich Council with recommendations for strategies and actions designed to achieve greater housing supply, affordability and diversity, and accommodate a broad range of community housing needs now and in the future. The Task force met thirteen times from September 2020 to February 2021. Recommendations from the… Continue reading Your input needed! Saanich Housing Strategy
Neighbour to Neighbour Project
The last year has shown many of us how critical neighbourhood support and connection can be during unusual times from pandemics, to windstorms, snowstorms and other events. Delivery of services may be impacted during these events and the ability to rely on those in close proximity makes a difference. Saanich’s Neighbour to Neighbour project… Continue reading Neighbour to Neighbour Project
Saanich Spring Spotlight
Read Saanich’s Spring Spotlight, featuring a wide range of updates that will pique your interest. Some timely topics include: Spring update from Mayor Haynes UN Decade of Ecosystem Restoration New Parks field guide Gordon Head Recreation Centre celebrates 50th anniversary Safety Improvement Award First meeting of Saanich Council was 115 years ago! Saanich encourages budget education… Continue reading Saanich Spring Spotlight
Takaya, One Year Later
One year ago, on March 24, the Discovery Island wolf Takaya was shot by a killed hunter. Cadboro Bay’s Cheryl Alexander brought his life into focus through her incredible photography and new book, Takaya: Lone Wolf. Cheryl Alexander has been studying and documenting Takaya’s life on both Discovery and Chatham islands for years. Her film about… Continue reading Takaya, One Year Later