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
I am writing to express my desire for dogs to be allowed to remain using Cadboro Bay Beach as a walking area. I am a resident of Oak Bay and walk my dog along Willows Beach every day of the year until we are kicked off for 5 months of the year. As a result… Continue reading Letter: Grateful to Walk Dogs on Beach
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
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
(via CapitalDaily) Don’t swim in Cadboro BayIsland Health has warned beachgoers to avoid swimming in the waters between Cadboro-Gyro Park and Telegraph Bay Road because of high levels of bacteria that could cause ear, nose, and throat infections.
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
My wife and I have resided in Cadboro Bay since May, 1991. In that time one of the most significant changes has been the increase in the residential canine population. This is a trend that has been seen in many communities, not just ours. The impact of this change has been both positive and negative.… Continue reading Letter: Canine Survey Response
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
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
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
