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Saanich – Zero Waste Strategy Survey

The CBRA received the following from Saanich to share with our neighbours: The District of Saanich is seeking public input as part of developing a community-wide Zero Waste Strategy. Community members are being invited to provide feedback via a survey that will help gauge residents’ understanding and commitment to waste reduction, recycling, and composting. Your… Continue reading Saanich – Zero Waste Strategy Survey

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Reminder: Cadboro Bay Festival – August 4

Sunday, August 4, 202411:00am - 3:00pmCadboro-Gyro ParkFree Admission Join Saanich in celebrating the beautiful Cadboro Bay Village, past and present. The event will feature live music, food, arts activities, traditional lawn games, vendors and information booths and more.  This free, family-friendly event includes live music, storytelling, kids' crafts, informative interactive booths, food vendors and more!… Continue reading Reminder: Cadboro Bay Festival – August 4

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ALERT: Cougar Spotted in Cadboro Bay Area

Please be on alert in Cadboro Bay/Ten Mile Point/Queenswood areas as a cougar was spotted by a Resident. The Cougar was spotted at Tudor and Telegraph Bay, running into the bushes.CBRA has notified Saanich Police. Please be alert when outdoors and keep your pets safe and secure. If you do see the cougar, please call… Continue reading ALERT: Cougar Spotted in Cadboro Bay Area

Letters To the Board

Letter: Urgent Action Needed Now: The Environmental Development Permit Area (EDPA) is coming back!

This letter was sent by the Saanich Citizens for Resilient Environmental Stewardship (SCRES) to the CBRA over the weekend: "On Monday, June 17th at 7:00pm, the Biodiversity Conservation Strategy will go to Council for consideration.  We have an opportunity to tell Council what we would like this strategy to look like, or what we don’t like… Continue reading Letter: Urgent Action Needed Now: The Environmental Development Permit Area (EDPA) is coming back!

Letters To the Board

Letter: Scotch Broom in Cadboro Bay (including at the beach)

Letter submitted by Cadboro Bay Resident to the Cadboro Bay Residents Association to share with the community: "I've recently noticed Scotch Broom growing in our neighbourhood, including along the fence on the east side of Gyro Park. I hadn't noticed it before, but understand that it can spread very quickly. Since it is highly unlikely… Continue reading Letter: Scotch Broom in Cadboro Bay (including at the beach)

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Public Workshop – 3861 Cadboro Bay Road

The CBRA was made aware of this upcoming Public Workshop from a flyer that was distributed in the neighbourhood. Please see below for details and contact should you require more information: "Come out to our public workshop to learn more about our proposed townhome development located at 3861 Cadboro Bay Road. We would like to… Continue reading Public Workshop – 3861 Cadboro Bay Road

Letters To the Board

Letter: All of Cadboro Bay & the entire beach area is a Federal Migratory Bird Sanctuary therefore no dogs or cats at anytime

Letter submitted by Cadboro Bay Resident to the Mayor and Council: "Both the Saanich Municipality and the Oak Bay Municipality need to be reminded that Cadboro Bay and the entirely of the Cadboro Bay beach area is a Federal Migratory Bird Sanctuary and that dogs and cats are not allowed on the beach at any point… Continue reading Letter: All of Cadboro Bay & the entire beach area is a Federal Migratory Bird Sanctuary therefore no dogs or cats at anytime

Letters To the Board

Letter: Equal Access to Saanich Parks and Beaches for Everyone… and Their Dog

Letter submitted by Cadboro Bay Resident to the Mayor and Council and Saanich News: "For eighteen years my wife and I enjoyed one and later, another Newfoundland dog on Cadboro Bay Beach and parks. They were-off leash so they could be dogs and we could enjoy them swimming and playing and fetching and running. The… Continue reading Letter: Equal Access to Saanich Parks and Beaches for Everyone… and Their Dog

Letters To the Board

Letter: Opinion

Letter submitted by Cadboro Bay Resident to the Cadboro Bay Residents Association: The Mayor of Saanich has been promoting the concept of prezoning, in the press and on his website.  Prezoning would massively curtail the number of community hearings on zoning processes, greatly reducing community power and influence in shaping their own future.  This would… Continue reading Letter: Opinion