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May 7: Hear Ryan Senechal speak on “The Urban Forest in Saanich: Strategy & Stewardship”
Together with the Mount Tolmie Community Association, the CCA presents a lecture by Ryan Senechal titled, “The Urban Forest in Saanich: Strategy & Stewardship”. Item Details What A lecture by Ryan Senechal titled, “The Urban Forest in Saanich: Strategy & … Continue reading
Posted in Development, Events, Municipality
Tagged housing development, Ryan Senechal, tree canopy, tree protection, Urban Forest Strategy
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May 5: Saanich hears about Annual Housing Progress Report
On the agenda for the May 5th council meeting is a report from the Director of Planning: the Annual Housing Progress Report that reviews this topic looking at 2024 figures. Attend the meeting virtually or in person for a full … Continue reading
Posted in Affordable Housing, Development, District
Tagged affordability, housing, housing development, housing strategy, non-market housing
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Jane’s Walk along Bowker Creek
The Friends of Bowker Creek are hosting a Jane’s Walk that will take you along a stretch of Bowker Creek, starting at Oak Bay High School and ending at the Lansdowne South School field. Jane’s Walk is an annual festival … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Events
Tagged bowker creek, FoBC, friends of bowker creek, oak bay high school, riparian zone
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1899 Cochrane St. re-development: Invitation to SEBA Open House
SEBA Construction has issued an invitation to community members to attend an open house and information meeting for the 8-unit townhouse proposed development at 1899 Cochrane Street. What Where When SEBA Construction hosted Open House & Information Meeting re: 1899 … Continue reading
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Tagged 1899 Cochrane St, SEBA, SEBA Construction, urban forest, Urban Forest Strategy
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CRD “Live Green” Learning Series of Webinars
The CRD is hosting a series of free webinars to help you “Live Green”. This spring, learn how to support a healthy and natural yard and garden through these online educational opportunities! Sign up on crd.ca/events or through the links below.
Posted in Events
Tagged Compost Education Centre, CRD, Linda Gilkeson, Live Green Learning Series, webinars
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Monday Feb 24, 6 pm: Meet Saanich Council
Saanich residents are invited to the Municipal Hall for an opportunity to connect with Council outside of Council Chambers! Bring your thoughts and questions for this informal meet-and-greet event and stay for the Council Meeting afterwards. Monday, February 24: Please share … Continue reading
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Tagged meet and greet, saanich council
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Webinar: New retrofit programs (and money!) available for condos, apartments and commercial buildings
For community members who reside in condominium stratas and apartment buildings, Saanich is hosting a Zoom webinar that should be of interest to you. Webinar Item Details Topic Future Proof Your Saanich Building: New retrofit programs (and money!) available for … Continue reading
Posted in District, Events
Tagged apartments, BC Hydro, commercial buildings, condos, electrification, retrofit, stratas, Zero Emissions Innovation Centre
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Eco Education at Kings Park
On January 23, a small group of volunteers was assisted by two groups of grade six students from the Eco Education class at Lansdowne South Middle school, their teacher Lorraine Powell and Saanich Parks staff working at Kings Park, aka … Continue reading
Posted in Environment
Tagged bowker creek, invasive species removal, Kings Community Nature Space, Kings Road Nature Space, Lansdowne Middle School, parks, SD61
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Participate in Saanich’s budget engagement
Saanich has invited residents to participate in the budgeting process online. Anyone can review information about the budget process and forecasted budget items. You can also use an online budget simulation tool and survey, available until February 16th. Find out … Continue reading
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Tagged budget, budget engagement, Saanich, simulation, survey
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Municipal Run Medical Clinic: a potential model for Saanich
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 … Continue reading
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Tagged medical clinic, medical clinic permanent closure, shelbourne medical clinic
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