This invitation was sent to the CBRA from Saanich's Legislative Services Division, to share with our Community: This email is the notification that the Definition of Affordable Housing Report will be considered by Saanich Council at a Committee of the Whole meeting to be held on Monday, May 15, 2023, in Council Chambers, Saanich Municipal Hall, 770… Continue reading Notification of meeting: Definition of Affordable Housing Report
This invitation was sent to the CBRA from Saanich's Legislative Services Division, to share with our Community: This is the notification that the Strategic Official Community Plan Update – Draft Official Community Plan (General Plan) and Phase 2 Engagement will be considered by Saanich Council at a Committee of the Whole meeting to be held… Continue reading Meeting notification: Strategic Official Community Plan Update
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
Letter submitted by Cadboro Bay Resident to Saanich Council and the Cadboro Bay Residents Association: March 22, 2023 Mayor and Council: I was listening to news coverage this morning about conflicts between bikes and sight-challenged people because of floating bus stops in Victoria. Apparently Victoria was taken to court on this issue, has presumably incurred… Continue reading Letter: Saanich is planning floating bus stops – failing to learn from history of Victoria
This invitation was sent to the CBRA from Saanich's Mayor, Dean Murdock, to share with our Community: You are invited to participate in shaping Saanich’s draft 2023-2027 Financial Plan. This is an opportunity to have your say on the future of Saanich and ensure your priorities are considered by Council. What is the Financial Plan?… Continue reading Opportunity for your input! Shaping Saanich Financial Priorities
Letter submitted by Cadboro Bay Resident to Saanich Council and the Cadboro Bay Residents Association: February 17, 2023 Dear Mayor and Council, I have been an engaged citizen since 2004, I have been elected to the CBRA twice over the years, and was instrumental in having Haro Woods rezoned to a P4 status. As some… Continue reading Letter: Budget consideration – Environmental integrity
Happy New Year to all our members and neighbours! As part of the CBRA’s commitment to our membership this year, and in response to your answers to our survey, we plan to send out periodic informational updates on issues that impact our community. Development was one of the top areas you said you were interested… Continue reading Update from the CBRA Chair: Focus on Development
Letter submitted by Cadboro Bay Resident to the Cadboro Bay Residents Association: December 21, 2022 The excerpts from the following article are quite indicative of the direction, we are headed. Twice recently, Cadboro Bay residents rejected attempts to get heavy densification into the bay through changing the Local Area Plans. Now Saanich is claiming that… Continue reading Letter: Opinion
Are you looking for an opportunity for input into your neighbourhood? If so, check out these two upcoming opportunities offered by the CBRA. ALL CANDIDATES MEETING - AREAS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST The CBRA is co-hosting an All Candidates Meeting on September 27th at Broadview United Church. If you have a particular subject area you think… Continue reading Opportunities for your input!
The District of Saanich Council has hired Brent Reems as its Chief Administrative Officer for a 14 month interim period following a comprehensive recruitment process. “We are excited to continue working with Brent and know that his passion and leadership will continue to move Saanich forward in achieving our goals,” said Mayor Fred Haynes. Read… Continue reading Brent Reems hired as Interim CAO
