Tag: dogs

Further to the several letters about dogs at Gyro Park.  I live on Penrhyn and make near daily use of the park and the beach at Cadboro Bay. I have noticed a large increase in the number of unleashed dogs on the Victoria Yacht club side of the beach.  I have a fear of dogs… Continue reading Letter: Concerning Dogs at Gyro Park

It is most disappointing and disheartening to read the latest collection of letters pitting neighbor against neighbor in the battle over proper use of a public beach. I am continually frustrated to see efforts from all sides of this debate engaging in hyperbole and obfuscation in an attempt to create a beach area more suited… Continue reading Letter: Cadboro beach dog dilemma

To the Cadboro Bay News Bulletin I wish to comment on a recent letter to the Cadboro Bay News Bulletin, in which the author complained strenuously about the activity of dogs at the “east end” of Cadboro Beach. The letter has disappeared from the newsletter, so I cannot reference the writer. I can say that… Continue reading Letter: Cadboro Bay Beach, open to the public

Dear Cadboro Bay Residents Association, We are writing to express our concerns with the issues related to off leash dogs on Cadboro Beach. In the ten days since May 1, we have witnessed a significant increase in activity, which is to be expected given the closure of Willows Beach to dogs and the seasonal restriction… Continue reading Letter: Concerns regarding off leash dogs on Cadboro Beach

Dear CBRA members, After reading Jillian Regan’s letter dated May 10, 2020 I would like to share my own related experience. Before I relate the details I will comment that reading Jillian Regan’s opinion reads like a  vitriol rant of hatred towards dogs and their humans. One could have substituted an ethnic group or another… Continue reading Letter: Response to Janet Regan’s letter

Dear Committee Members   I am very grateful to Saanich council for the continued allowing of dogs on Cadbora Bay Beach and the very sensible way it has been handled, full beach before 9 half beach after 9 A.M. Growing up, my mom would take 6 children  and our dog to Cadbora Bay for day… Continue reading Letter: Grateful Dogs Allowed on Cadboro Beach

Dear CBRA Board Members, I am fully in support of the proposed review regarding dogs on Gyro Beach. I have been concerned about dogs running wild on the beach for two main reasons: It is a safety issue.  I have had two large dogs run up right in front of me on the beach and… Continue reading Letter: ban of dogs on the beach

As a beachfront resident of Cadboro Bay Beach, let me tell you that the dog park situation is out of hand. I’m able to witness multiple times per day where irresponsible dog owners have allowed their dogs to bark for hours, which greatly disrupts my sleep daily. This is a very important part of the… Continue reading Letter: Dogs on Cadboro Bay Beach, East End