Following our accidental publishing a letter to the board in a recent CBRA news bulletin, a flurry of further letters have been received on the topic of off-leash dogs on Gyro Beach. These can be viewed on the Letters to the Board page, along with other recent correspondence.
Tag: Gyro Beach
Letter: Cadboro Bay Beach, open to the public
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
Letter: Concerns regarding off leash dogs on Cadboro Beach
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
Letter: Response to Janet Regan’s letter
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
Letter: Grateful Dogs Allowed on Cadboro Beach
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
Letter: ban of dogs on the 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
Letter: Dogs on Cadboro Bay Beach, East End
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
Derelict Boat Report: update
Jerry Donaldson, member of the CBRA and Dead Boats Society boards, reports:Boat 1: 18 foot 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 high tide mark on the Oak Bay side Boat 4: Sea Lion, 27 ft sloop,… Continue reading Derelict Boat Report: update
Spectacles found on Gyro Beach
CBRA director Lyn Wray reports: A pair of glasses has been found next to the outfall on Gyro Beach. [UPDATE, March 30, 2020:] As of this morning the glasses have either been picked up, or taken by the tide and logs.
Dogs beach bylaw: update
Monday, February 24, 2020: At the regular Saanich Council meeting last tonight, Councillor Karen Harper brought forward a motion asking Council to order Saanich staff to review the dog bylaws in Saanich, with a particular focus on Cadboro Bay beach east of the outfall. Cadboro Bay beach is a well-loved off-leash area. During the summer… Continue reading Dogs beach bylaw: update