Category Archives: District

Official Community Plan Presentation: virtual meeting

Posted on June 1, 2023 by ccacomm

You are invited to a virtual Official Community Plan presentation for both the Mount Tolmie Community Association and the CCA.  When: Thursday June 8th 7pm – 8 pm Speaker: Cameron Scott , Community Planning Manager (Saanich) You may enjoy reading up … Continue reading →

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April 13, 2023 board minutes

Posted on June 1, 2023 by ccacomm

The minutes of the April 13, 2023 meeting of the CCA board of directors may be found here.

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Public Hearing: Rezoning and Development Variance Permit Application for 3385, 3399, 3401 and 3405 Shelbourne Street 

Posted on May 4, 2023 by ccacomm

The Rezoning and Development Variance Permit Application for 3385, 3399, 3401 and 3405 Shelbourne Street will be considered by Saanich Council at a Special Council – Public Hearing to be held The development proposed by Abstract Developments has been posted … Continue reading →

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March 9, 2023 board minutes

Posted on April 15, 2023 by ccacomm

The minutes of the March 9, 2023 meeting of the CCA board of directors may be found here. Context for housing developed referenced in minutes may be found here. Concerned about inflation, rising taxes and affordability? Saanich draft financial plan … Continue reading →

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Biodiversity Conservation Strategy, Urban Forest Strategy open houses

Posted on April 4, 2023 by ccacomm

Saanich has scheduled two open houses to discuss the Biodiversity Conservation Strategy and the Urban Forest Strategy. Details here and in the pretty poster shown below. Day Time Place Tuesday April 18 5:00pm to 7:30pm Cedar Hill Golf Course Clubhouse … Continue reading →

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February 9, 2023 board minutes

Posted on March 18, 2023 by ccacomm

The minutes of the February 9, 2023 meeting of the CCA board of directors may be found here.

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Metro Vancouver seeks to mitigate tree canopy loss

Posted on March 11, 2023 by ccacomm

The Vancouver Sun reports on the projected loss of tree canopy throughout Metro Vancouver, the negative effects of this, and the steps the Metro area needs to take to reverse this trend. Almost certainly many of the same observations apply … Continue reading →

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Trees & Biodiversity in Saanich: What do you care about?

Posted on March 7, 2023 by ccacomm

Saanich has an Urban Forest Strategy (UFS). It [the UFS] provides a comprehensive list of policies and actions to enhance our urban forest and address current and future issues. UFS update -bulletin Saanich is in the process of updating the … Continue reading →

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Kings Road Nature Space Native Planting Event: Update

Posted on March 3, 2023 by ccacomm

On Wednesday, February 1st, at the Kings Road Nature Space, an event sponsored by both BC Hydro and The District of Saanich occurred during which Lansdowne Middle School’s eco-education class helped to restore native plant habitat. Here’s an update on … Continue reading →

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January 12, 2023 board minutes

Posted on February 11, 2023 by ccacomm

The minutes of the January 12, 2023 meeting of the CCA board of directors may be found here.

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