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
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Letter: The Ballad of the Dogless Beach
Dear Mayor and Council of Saanich, and Other Officials: Looming strict dog-control measures sure make Saanich parks and beaches less fun and welcoming – enough to drive some of us to doggerel. F. A. Jardine Saanich Ballad of the Dog-less Beach If you go down to the beach today You’re in for a disappointment. If… Continue reading Letter: The Ballad of the Dogless Beach
Letters to the Board this week: Dogs; Queenswood; dead boats
Our Letters to the Board page continue to attract a lively discussion. The current topics: dogs on Gyro Beach; the proposed development (and removal of trees) at 2345 Queenswood Drive; and derelict boats on-shore, or just off it. Read ‘em all at: https://cadboro.ca/category/letters/
Letter: CBRA off-leash dog public consultation feedback
Hello CBRA off-leash dog public consultation committee, I am a Cadboro Bay resident and just read about your committee for the first time in the Saanich News. We’ve been residents here for the last 5.5 years. I am writing to you to express my concerns to your committee, and suggest ways that you can access… Continue reading Letter: CBRA off-leash dog public consultation feedback
Letter: Derelict and Abandoned Boats in Cadboro Bay Beach
Good Afternoon, It was with great interest that I read the above article in todays issue of the Oak Bay News. A friend (Cadboro Bay Resident) and I were doing garbage pick up at Caddy Beach, May 18 and noticed 5 derelict boats (2 partially submerged and 3 beached) there at that time. I sent… Continue reading Letter: Derelict and Abandoned Boats in Cadboro Bay Beach
Saanich Police: Dog restrictions in effect for summer season
From Cst. Markus Anastasiades, Public Information and Communications Officer, Saanich Police Department:Saanich, BC - Dogs and their owners have excellent access to green space in the District of Saanich with more than 170 parks and only four with seasonal restrictions.As the weather warms up and people spend more time outdoors, Saanich reminds dog owners that… Continue reading Saanich Police: Dog restrictions in effect for summer season
Derelict Boats update
From Jerry Donaldson for CBRA and Dead Boats Society:It’s Thursday, May 21, 2020. The following boats are abandoned and/or derelict in the Bay:Boat 1: 18 ft. power boat “Ms L.”, on the beach Saanich side.Boat 2: Spellbound, 25 ft. sloop, on the beach, Oak Bay side. Boat 3: Free Spirit, 24 ft. sloop, below the… Continue reading Derelict Boats update
Letter: Cadboro Bay Beach Usage
To: Cadboro Bay Residents’ Association People and dogs must behave well within their communities: People respect other people and the shared environment and, as dogs are attached to people, they too need to respect people and the shared environment. As no person or animal is perfect, tolerance and understanding are two traits that will build… Continue reading Letter: Cadboro Bay Beach Usage
Letter: Concerning Dogs at Gyro Park
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
Letter: Cadboro beach dog dilemma
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