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Assistance in solving the dogs-on-beach issue

Mr. Eric Dahli and Board:I would like to extend an offer of assistance with the work you are undertaking to resolve the issue of dogs on Cadboro Bay beach. Citizen Canine Dog Owners Association, formed in 2002, promotes responsible dog ownership and advocates for on and off leash access to Greater Victoria parks and beaches. Our… Continue reading Assistance in solving the dogs-on-beach issue

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Cadboro Bay beach dogs 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 months… Continue reading Cadboro Bay beach dogs bylaw: update

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CBRA’s letter to Saanich re off-leash dogs proposal

Letter from Eric Dahli, Chair of the Cadboro Bay Residents Association, to the District of Saanich:February 28th, 2020Mayor Fred Haynes & CouncilRe:  Cadboro Bay The following motion was passed at the regular meeting of the Cadboro Bay Residents’ Association on Wednesday February 24th:“Resolved that the CBRA in the interest of harmony ask Saanich to defer… Continue reading CBRA’s letter to Saanich re off-leash dogs proposal

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Dog ban discussion by Saanich council to be resumed March 2

Report of the meeting by CBRA director Lyn Wray: Saanich’s council meeting on Feb 24 was packed with residents with views on Councillor Karen Harper’s proposal to consider banning dogs on Cadboro Bay beach from May to September.  Most speakers pleaded to retain the current bylaws – a compromise which restricts dogs to the east side… Continue reading Dog ban discussion by Saanich council to be resumed March 2

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Re: Dogs on the Beach – and CBRA governance

Dear CBRA, I seem to keep missing the meetings due simply to unfortunate conflict between my schedule and the CBRA schedule. I am around most of the time…I want to comment on the letter that was sent to Saaninch and what I see as significant misalignment between CBRA’s mission (to represent residents of Cadboro Bay) and… Continue reading Re: Dogs on the Beach – and CBRA governance

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Proposed ban of dogs on Gyro Beach in summer: have your say

On Monday evening, February 24, 2020, Saanich Council will be considering a proposal by Councillor Karen Harper to ban dogs on Gyro Beach in the summer months, in line with beach rules in jurisdictions such as Willows Beach in Oak Bay.  This report (agenda item H3) can be read at:https://saanich.ca.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=648&meta_id=23217The CBRA has written to the Council expressing its… Continue reading Proposed ban of dogs on Gyro Beach in summer: have your say

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Proposed ban of dogs on Gyro Beach in summer: have your say

On Monday evening, February 24, 2020, Saanich Council will be considering a proposal by Councillor Karen Harper to ban dogs on Gyro Beach in the summer months, in line with beach rules in jurisdictions such as Willows Beach in Oak Bay.  This report (agenda item H3) can be read at:https://saanich.ca.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=648&meta_id=23217The CBRA has written to the Council expressing its… Continue reading Proposed ban of dogs on Gyro Beach in summer: have your say

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Re: Councillor Harper’s report “Beach use and dogs” 1/27/20

I would like to express my concern about the report issued by Councillor Harper asking city staff to “review the current bylaws regarding beach use and dogs, and compare them to adjacent municipalities, providing a report with options for possible bylaw changes, considering consistency with bylaws of neighbouring communities, congruence with statutes of other level… Continue reading Re: Councillor Harper’s report “Beach use and dogs” 1/27/20

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Gyro Park construction is a Fortis gas main installation

In reply to an enquiry by Jerry Donaldson of the CBRA, Harley Machielse, Director of Engineering at the District of Saanich, explains: The construction taking place in Gyro Park is a Fortis gas main installation for 2605 Sinclair Rd., the last dwelling on the road before the Park.The initial alignment was to extend the gas main down… Continue reading Gyro Park construction is a Fortis gas main installation