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Category Archives: Association
Bowker Creek: a primer
You may learn a lot about Bowker Creek, the major creek in our community’s watershed, from this article courtesy of the Bowker Creek Initiative. Also see the Friends of Bowker Creek Society. What about the name? The site for BC … Continue reading
Posted in Association, Environment, Shelbourne Valley
Tagged bowker creek, bowker creek initiative, CRD, watershed
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February 11, 2021 board minutes
The minutes of the February 11, 2021 meeting of the CCA board of directors may be found here.
Posted in Association, CCA Meetings and Minutes
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Saannich Planning Department and Integrity: the sad case of 1544 Christmas Ave.
A Saanich resident who lives in the neighbourhood of 1544 Christmas Ave. is taking the Saanich Planning Department to task, and for good reason. From 2012 until 2017, Saanich-led planning efforts identified the subject property as a target for acquistion … Continue reading
Posted in Association, Development, Environment, Municipality, Shelbourne Valley
Tagged Christmas Ave., green space, integrity, parks, Saanich Planning Department
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Lansdowne Middle School property: a new French school?
The Times Colonist‘s Jeff Bell has reported on the strong possibility of a new French school being built within the 10 hectare green space that makes up the playing fields next to Landsdowne Middle School. The Conseil solaire[sic] francophone de … Continue reading
Posted in Association, Development
Tagged Conseil scolaire francophone de la Colombie-Britannique, French school, Lansdowne Middle School
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Housing Strategy Task Force: Final Report
The Saanich Housing Task Force has completed their report on HousingStrategy and direction for Saanich to expand housing options, increasehousing supply, and improve housing affordability. Recommendations in the report will outline strategies and associated actions for implementation over a 10-year … Continue reading
Posted in Affordable Housing, Association, Development, Municipality
Tagged housing, housng strategy
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2859 Richmond Road virtual open house: March 10, 7 pm – 8 pm
The houses surrounding this proposed development will be receiving or have already received news of this event. For those outside the normal canvassing area but interested, here’s the info: When Wed, March 10, 2021 7:00pm – 8:00pm PST Where Zoom … Continue reading
Posted in Affordable Housing, Association, Development, Events, Royal Jubilee Hospital
Tagged 2859 Richmond Rd, car-free housing, sustainable mobility lifestyle
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Queenston neighbourhood’s Little Free Food Pantry: now open
The Queenston neighbourhood’s Little Free Food Pantry is now open for use at the corner of Queenston and Townley Streets. This community project has been set up in response to the food scarcity and insecurity challenges within our greater community. … Continue reading
Posted in Association, Local Food Security
Tagged food insecurity, food scarcity, Little Free Food Pantry, Queenston neighbourhood
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January 14, 2021 board minutes
The minutes of the January 14, 2021 meeting of the CCA board of directors may be found here.
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Allenby Park Refresh for 2021
It’s a year out before shovels hit dirt, but Saanich is planning to replace the playground equipment and renew the sportcourt area at Allenby Park in 2021. Allenby Park lies east of Dean Ave, between Allenby St to the north … Continue reading
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Tagged Allenby Park, playground, sportcourt
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Storm Water Management Concerns Prompt Survey
An application related to 1971 Ernest Ave to use a water retention system in lieu of a municipal storm water connection prompted the CCA to survey residents in that area. The CCA canvassed the neighbourhood to gain broader insight on … Continue reading
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