From District of Saanich:This email is to advise that the report from the Director of Planning dated July 31, 2018for the Agriculture and Food Security Plan will be considered by Saanich Council at a Council meeting to be held on Monday September 17, 2018, in Council Chambers, Saanich Municipal Hall, 770 Vernon Avenue, commencing at… Continue reading Agriculture & Food Security Plan Meeting—Sept 17, 7pm
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Farmland Trust: update
Councillor Dean Murdoch sends us this quick update on this week’s recommendation to Saanich Council: I am pleased to report that Council unanimously supported the recommendation, and asked staff to explore partnerships and options for thecreation of a Farmland Trust. Staff will report back to Council with options for implementation. Thank you for your emails of support for the… Continue reading Farmland Trust: update
Saanich considers creating a Farmland Trust, Monday Feb 24th
Saanich Councillor Dean Murdock, writes: On Monday night, 24 Feb, Council will consider a recommendation from the Environment & Natural Areas Committee to develop a Farmland Trust. The recommendation asks staff to explore possible partnerships with the CRD or neighbouring municipalities and options for the development of a Trust. Staff would report back to Council with… Continue reading Saanich considers creating a Farmland Trust, Monday Feb 24th
Elizabeth May: keynote speaker at BVCA meeting, Feb 19
Elizabeth May will be the keynote speaker at a public meeting hosted by the Blenkinsop Valley Community Association, at 7pm, Weds. Feb 19, in the gymnasium of the Cordova Bay Elementary School (5238 Cordova Bay Road).Elizabeth will be speaking about the importance of retaining green space and farmland within our urban areas. This is to be followed… Continue reading Elizabeth May: keynote speaker at BVCA meeting, Feb 19