Municipal Run Medical Clinic: a potential model for Saanich

Posted on December 20, 2024 by ccacomm

A recent Times-Colonist article here describes how Colwood has hired a family physician for its first municipally run medical clinic.

The goal is for the clinic to be able to take on 10,000 patients from an estimated 14,000 people in Colwood who currently don’t have a family doctor.

After talking with physicians, the city concluded that if it could take over some of the paperwork and business aspects of a family practice and provide a pension and benefits, it might encourage physicians to stay, Kobayashi said.

Times-Colonist article

If you’ve been keeping up on CCA board minutes and local news, you’ll be aware of the Shelbourne medical clinic that shut down not that long ago and the board’s conversations on this topic since then.

The big question for us in Saanich: is Colwood’s model one that Saanich is prepared to follow to attract more family physicians into our otherwise underserved municipality?

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Nov. 16, 2023 AGM minutes

Posted on December 10, 2024 by ccacomm

The minutes of the November 16th, 2023 AGM, accepted at the most recent 2024 AGM, may be read here:

2023 AGM MINUTESDownload

The 2024 minutes will be reviewed and considered for acceptance at next year’s AGM.

The required election of CCA officers was presided over by director Angus Whitmore. The results are as follows:

RoleName
PresidentLisa Timmons
Vice PresidentVacant
TreasurerJamie Dopp
SecretaryLeigh Urquhart
Land Use directorVicki Sanders
UVic Community Association Liaison Committee directorMeralin Young
Communications directorEvan Fryer
Director at LargeAngus Whitmore
Director at largeMike Kory

Please note that there have been changes to the board of directors as of the 2024 AGM, which changes will be reflected on the CCA website very soon.

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October 10, 2024 board minutes

Posted on December 10, 2024 by ccacomm

The minutes of the October 10, 2024 meeting of the CCA board of directors may be found here. Or, read it below.

October 10 Board minutes, 2024Download

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The Strange Case of Dead Coho in Bowker Creek

Posted on November 14, 2024 by ccacomm

The local Times Colonist has a story regarding the puzzling appearance of two dead coho found recently in Bowker Creek.

The chum salmon that were incubated in Bowker Creek for the past three years are expected to provide returning spawners this year. Chum salmon tend to spawn near the mouth of a river or creek, and don’t go as far upstream as other salmon species, as a rule. The chum salmon spawn in the Goldstream River is a good example of this.

It’s as yet unknown whether the dead coho made their own way into Bowker Creek, or were dumped there as a prank. Coho salmon as well as other salmon species, as is pointed out in the article, do not necessarily all return to their natal stream. Some small percentage of a returning stock will stray into other streams and watersheds, perhaps part of an evolutionary survival strategy given the risk of landslides and river blockages on the west coast of North America.

You can read about the effects of toxic tire dust on young salmon in this 2020 article from the Seattle Times.

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Shelbourne Valley Action Plan: Update

Posted on November 10, 2024 by ccacomm

Saanich residents should have received a paper notice in their postal mail regarding the online webinars and in-person open houses that Saanich is conducting in advance of updating the Shelbourne Valley Action Plan. You can learn more about this initiative here, and participate in the engagement process here.

The Shelbourne Valley Action Plan (SVAP) will guide land use and transportation decisions in the Shelbourne Valley over the next 30 years.

If you’re a Saanich resident, your CCA encourages you to stay informed and provide constructive feedback at every opportunity. Here are those opportunities, at which you must register or RSVP in advance in order to participate:

Engagement Opportunities

WHATDETAILS
Webinar #1• Friday, November 15
• 12:00-1:30 p.m.
• Register to attend (online)
Webinar #2• Tuesday, November 19
• 7:00-8:30 p.m.
• Register to attend (online)
Open House #1• Thursday, November 21
• 4 – 8 p.m.
• St. Luke Anglican Church (Auditorium)
  3821 Cedar Hill Cross Rd
• RSVP (event listing)
Open House #2• Tuesday, November 26
• 4 – 8 p.m.
• Gordon Head Recreation Centre
  (Multi-purpose Room)
  4100 Lambrick Way
• RSVP (event listing)
Extract from Saanich website

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Annual General Meeting: Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024

Posted on October 22, 2024 by ccacomm

The Camosun Community Association will hold its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, November 14th, 2024 from 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm using the Zoom online meeting service.

The CCA requires all those interested in attending the virtual AGM to pre-register for the meeting by emailing camosunca@gmail.com with your first and last name. The link to the Zoom meeting will be sent to registered attendees the day before the AGM.

Please ensure you have downloaded and tested Zoom before the meeting on whichever device you intend to use to attend the meeting.

AGENDA ITEMS:

  • Guest Speaker: Abiola Falaye, Planner – Community Planning – District of Saanich. Topic: Shelbourne Valley Action Plan Update.
  • Executive Reports: Summary, & Updates.
  • Board Nominations: the CCA is seeking board members. If you live in the CCA boundary and would like to serve your local community we would love to hear from you.

To be eligible to vote or become a board member, your membership must be paid by Wednesday, November 13th. Please visit the membership page on our website if you would like to purchase or renew a CCA Membership (only $10/year)

For more information on the Camosun Community Association, please visit our website. 

We hope to see and hear from you at our virtual AGM on November 14th!

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Start of Phase 3 of Shelbourne St. Improvement Project

Posted on October 22, 2024 by ccacomm

Phase 3 of Saanich’s Shelbourne Street Improvements Project, between Pear St and Garnet Rd, will be starting in October and is scheduled to be complete by the summer of 2026. See the notice below for more details on this project.

SSIP Phase 3 – Construction NotificationDownload

Phase 2 (between North Dairy Rd and Pear St) is still under construction and is expected to be completed by December this year.

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September 12, 2024 board minutes

Posted on October 18, 2024 by ccacomm

The minutes of the September 12, 2024 meeting of the CCA board of directors may be found here. Or, read it below.

Sept 12, 2024Download

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Want to Speak to Saanich Council at the Oct. 22nd Town Hall? Read On…

Posted on October 11, 2024 by ccacomm

The Municipal Council of the District of Saanich is pleased to announce its Inaugural Town Hall meeting, part of Council’s commitment to meaningful public engagement as outlined in the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan.

Meeting Information:

Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Cedar Hill Golf Course Clubhouse, 1400 Derby Road

Meeting Format:

  • First Hour: Open mic session with no set agenda. Residents are invited to speak on topics of importance for up to three minutes each, following the Council Procedure Bylaw guidelines. With only one hour available for the public to speak, please register sooner than later.
  • Second Hour: Informal one-on-one interactions between residents and Council members.

Please note that webcasting and MS Teams participation will not be available for this off-site meeting.

Registration:
To register to speak at the meeting by:

Registration Deadline:
12:00 p.m. (noon) on the day of the meeting.

If you have any questions regarding meeting procedures, please contact the Legislative Services Division at 250-475-5501 or by email at council@saanich.ca.

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3216 Shelbourne Street: Development Proposal and Project Update

Posted on September 20, 2024 by ccacomm

Abstract Developments has purchased 3216, 3220 and 3224 Shelbourne Street and intends to develop the property. Here’s what they’re planning as per their page regarding these addresses:

Location
3216 Shelbourne Street		Neighbourhood
Shelbourne Valley
Status
Community Engagement
Type of Development
Condos
Area Plan
Shelbourne Local Area Plan		Consultants
Urban West Architecture, LADR Landscape Architects		Number of Homes
77		Site Area
18,757 sq. ft.
Community Building & Engagement
Adam Cooper
Home Types
Jr. 1 to 2-Bedroom		Lots to be Consolidated
3216, 3220, & 3224 Shelbourne Street		Contact Us
250.883.5579 community@abstractdevelopments.com
image courtesy Abstract Developments

Here are some of the community questions listed on Abstract’s page for developing that site:

  • What proportion of units is anticipated to be 2 bedrooms?
  • How big will these units be? Will the bedrooms suit double / queen size beds?
  • Does Abstract Developments have any future plans for development West of the subject site?
  • Concerns on traffic and addition of cars surrounding the development and on McRae
  • Believes there is lack of concern towards the environment
  • Shading and privacy concerns
  • Suggestions: 3 or 4 storeys and parkade entrance off Shelbourne St
  • What are the plans for traffic through the neighbouring streets?
  • Are the parkade walls set back from the property lines?
  • Would like to see an alternative to concrete planters and distinctive architecture
  • Is there extra storage, will there be bike storage/parking and EV chargers?
  • Desire to see common space in Abstract projects
  • Have we / will we be conducting a shadow study and will neighbours have access to this study?
  • Will the future project be utilizing Browning Street for construction traffic flow?
  • Whose responsibility is it to repair roads that have experienced wear and tear due to construction?
  • What are the next steps and when can neighbours expect to hear updates regarding this project?
  • How is this project economically and environmentally sustainable and how is it helping climate change?

For more information about the project, check out their project’s website page.

Do you have any of your own comments or concerns? If so, the Camosun Community Association would love your feedback. Feel free to write camosunca@gmail.com, and/or get in touch with Abstract’s Community Building & Engagement contact Adam Cooper:

Adam Cooper

T: 250.883.5579

E: community@abstractdevelopments.com

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