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Update: 2021 Summer Pop-Up Dog Park Pilot Program Summary and 2022 Proposal

The 2021 Pop-up Dog Park Pilot Program Summary and 2022 Proposal will be considered by Saanich Council at a Special Council meeting to be held on Monday, April 4, 2022, in Council Chambers, Saanich Municipal Hall, 770 Vernon Avenue, commencing at 7:00 p.m.  For more information about this meeting, including how to participate, please visit Saanich.ca here. CBRA has submitted… Continue reading Update: 2021 Summer Pop-Up Dog Park Pilot Program Summary and 2022 Proposal

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Study of Dogs at Cadboro Bay Beach

Update: Saanich Council meeting agenda for May 17, 2021 includes the topic of dogs at Cadboro-Gyro Park. Learn more, including how you can participate, here. Following six months of research and extensive public input, CBRA completed its report on dogs at Cadboro Bay Beach. The report was submitted to Saanich Council on August 31, 2020… Continue reading Study of Dogs at Cadboro Bay Beach

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Letter: Dogs on Cadboro Bay Beach

Your report was brought to my attention recently and it raises numerous concerns, including a picture of a loose pet on its front cover. It appears to have been written by a dog lobby/special interest group. I am quoted out of context and crucial information on Migratory Bird Sanctuaries and their regulations (below) is missing.… Continue reading Letter: Dogs on Cadboro Bay Beach

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Letter: Dogs on Cadboro Beach

Hello In response to recent letters about dogs on Cadboro Beach that take issue with restrictions.  Please consider that there are valid, non-frivolous reasons for wanting tighter restrictions. For people who have a fear of dogs, or an allergy to them, restrictions allow them to enjoy the same privilege you take for granted — to… Continue reading Letter: Dogs on Cadboro Beach

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Dogs survey: clarification

Following community feedback, we are aware there has been some confusion regarding the purpose of the report and survey. Please read the report and survey, keeping in mind the 3 options presented are mere possibilities. They are offered  as an invitation to a conversation. We are interested in your thoughts on them. Please rate them, but also provide suggestions and… Continue reading Dogs survey: clarification

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Read the report and fill out survey on dogs on Gyro Beach

On January 27, Councillor Harper submitted a report to Saanich Council on “Beach Use and Dogs”.In view of the public controversy generated by this report, the Cadboro Bay Residents’ Association undertook to develop a neighbourhood solution to the issue. In response, Saanich Council postponed a decision on the report until mid-July.CBRA has now published its… Continue reading Read the report and fill out survey on dogs on Gyro Beach