On March 29th, B.C. Transit put up signs on the east- and west-bound bus stops in the 3800 block of Cadboro Bay Road, stating that they were being permanently removed on April 7th. Concerned neighbours and regular users of those stops contacted our Association, and we immediately contacted BC Transit about it.After several discussions… Continue reading Bus stops at the Village are reinstated
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Revised application for new Penhryn St. townhouses
The Cadboro Bay Residents Association has received a copy of a revised application to Saanich’s Planning Department by M. H. Johnston & Assoc. for the construction of 14 townhouses at 2590–98 Penrhyn St. Download 11609-MHJohnston-2590-98Penhryn.pdf (2.3Mb) for the full details, including plans and elevations.From preliminary review of the documents, previous community input appears to be missing from this revised proposal. A… Continue reading Revised application for new Penhryn St. townhouses
Construction of Cadboro Bay Road Sidewalk Project imminent
Notice from Saanich: The Corporation of the District of Saanich would like to inform you that, as part of their Capital Works program, a sidewalk will be constructed on the south side of Cadboro Bay Road within the Cadboro Bay Village area. Key features include:Construction of a 2m. wide concrete sidewalk on the south side, between… Continue reading Construction of Cadboro Bay Road Sidewalk Project imminent
Carolling in the Village, Sunday, Dec 6, 6:30–8:30pm
The Cadboro Bay Village Business Association is proud to present the annual community holiday music and sing-a-long. This year’s live performances will feature Mount Douglas Secondary Jazz Band & Choir, and Louise Rose & the Open Door Choir. Don’t forget to buy your raffle tickets to enter into the gift basket draw or Pepper’s Foods… Continue reading Carolling in the Village, Sunday, Dec 6, 6:30–8:30pm
Sea of Lights, Friday Dec 4
The annual floating parade of lighted boats hosted by the Royal Victoria Yacht Club will be passing by Cadboro Bay Beach between 7pm and 8pm. This year the Cadboro Bay Village Business Association will be hosting a tent on the beach. We will be handing out hot mulled apple cider in exchange for donations of… Continue reading Sea of Lights, Friday Dec 4
CBRA’s comments on proposed Village sidewalks
The following comments were sent by the CBRA yesterday to Ivan Leung of the Transportation Division, Engineering Department of the District of Saanich, in response to Saanich’s request for feedback on its recent concept design proposal for new Cadboro Bay village sidewalks. They reflect the outcome from the CBRA’s March 2015 Village planning charrette (attended by 30… Continue reading CBRA’s comments on proposed Village sidewalks
New Shop in the Village
Madison & Muse, a new shop in the Village, writes: Our new home decor store has opened up in Cadboro Bay Village, offering a lovely range of European table and bed linens, scented soap and candles, items for the gourmet kitchen, and home decor. We live and work in this community and are hoping to… Continue reading New Shop in the Village
New Village Sidewalk design tweaked after feedback
From Saanich District’s Engineering Department to Cadboro Bay Residents Association Chair, Eric Dahli: Good Afternoon Eric,Once again thank you for taking the time to discuss our Cadboro Bay Sidewalk Improvement Project with us. Our site visit and discussions with yourself on Aug. 28th was informative and has shed light on the values and needs of the area.We have… Continue reading New Village Sidewalk design tweaked after feedback
From Madison & Muse
Hello. We’ve just opened a new home decor store in Cadboro Bay Village and, as residents of this lovely community, we’d like to support it.We’d like community residents to be aware of our donation of 5% of your purchase price toward the school’s new play structure. Just mention Frank Hobbs Elementary School.We’re happy to be… Continue reading From Madison & Muse
Concerns over Saanich sidewalk plans for Village
As readers may remember, on August 22 we published a news item on Saanich’s proposed new sidewalks and other changes to the Village and South Penrhyn St.In response, Cadboro Bay Business Improvement Association (CBBIA) has written to Saanich, asking that the bus stop be kept close to its current location between Sinclair Road and Penrhyn St, as… Continue reading Concerns over Saanich sidewalk plans for Village