Alison Noble, Associate Director, Office of Community and Government Relations, University of Victoria:The university is pleased to share upcoming public engagement opportunities with our neighbours for the new student residence project. The Open Houses will provide background about the project, the proposed program, the sites and also provide building siting principles for community feedback. Additional… Continue reading UVic to hold Open Houses on new student residence project
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Help sought for UVic Physical Activity Study
From Annie Walters-Shumka of the Behavioural Medicine Lab at the University of Victoria:My name is Annie Walters-Shumka and I work for the Behavioural Medicine Lab at the University of Victoria. We are currently conducting a family physical activity study, which looks at strategies to improve physical activity in children. I am inquiring as to whether you… Continue reading Help sought for UVic Physical Activity Study
UVic: Please keep out of Queenswood during construction
UVic has asked CBRA to remind residents that the area around the former residence on the Queenswood property is an active construction site. For your safety, as well as that of any pets that may accompany you, please avoid the site – it can be extremely dangerous.
Update on Proposed Spot Rezoning of UVic’s Queenswood Property
UVic has now submitted its application to the District of Saanich to spot rezone the residence building on its Queenswood property to accommodate Ocean Networks Canada (www.oceannetworks.ca). This project is being funded by a grant from the federal government’s Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). The application is now in Saanich’s internal review process, and it… Continue reading Update on Proposed Spot Rezoning of UVic’s Queenswood Property
Trimming of Dead Trees at Queenswood
UVic has informed CBRA that Bartlett Tree Services will be at the Queenswood property on Thursday, November 10th at around 8:30 AM. There is currently one tree with a broken top that is hanging down near the house on the property. Bartlett is going to cut down the broken part of the tree and clean… Continue reading Trimming of Dead Trees at Queenswood
UVic Open House on Invasive Species Management Strategy
O P E N H O U S EThe UVic Ecological Restoration Volunteer Network would like to open space for feedback on the recent Invasive Species Management Strategy and Stewardship Program. Date: Wednesday October 12, 6:30-8:30pmWhere: Student Union Building Upper Lounge
Queenswood Property Open House, Sept 19
The University of Victoria, through UVic Properties, is consulting the community over a plan to move the world-leading research group Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) to the Queenswood property.Renovations to the interior of Queenswood’s existing care facility building will be required to accommodate ONC’s offices and research space. UVic Properties will apply for a “spot” rezoning designation… Continue reading Queenswood Property Open House, Sept 19
UVic proposes Queenswood to house Ocean Networks Dept.
On Tuesday, April 19, 2016, UVic convened an extraordinary meeting of the Community Association Liaison Committee (CALC) to discuss the Queenswood property. Recently, the federal government announced a $2 billion dollar fund available to post-secondary institutions to enhance and modernize their research. UVic would like to obtain funding from this initiative to relocate its Ocean… Continue reading UVic proposes Queenswood to house Ocean Networks Dept.
UVic proposes Queenswood to house Ocean Networks Dept.
On Tuesday, April 19, 2016, UVic convened an extraordinary meeting of the Community Association Liaison Committee (CALC) to discuss the Queenswood property. Recently, the federal government announced a $2 billion dollar fund available to post-secondary institutions to enhance and modernize their research. UVic would like to obtain funding from this initiative to relocate its Ocean… Continue reading UVic proposes Queenswood to house Ocean Networks Dept.
UVic: Campus Plan Information Session, Jan 13
The University of Victoria is inviting the campus community and the public to a drop in Information Session on the Campus Plan, scheduled for Wednesday, January 13, 11:00am–2:00pm and 4:00–6:00pm at the University Centre, Lobby.It will provide an opportunity for individual discussion on the final Campus Plan and will include display information on the process,… Continue reading UVic: Campus Plan Information Session, Jan 13