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Category Archives: Environment
CCA Meet & Greet: What fun!
Sunday’s CCA Meet and Greet! So nice to have in-person community engagement. A big thank you to the FOBC for showcasing the Bowker Watershed Model. It was nice to have in attendance Saanich Councillors Judy Brownoff and Susan Brice. … Continue reading
Posted in Association, Environment, Events, Shelbourne Valley
Tagged bowker creek, browning park, FoBC
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May 18, 2022 board minutes
The minutes of the May 18, 2022 meeting of the CCA board of directors may be found here.
Posted in Affordable Housing, Association, CCA Meetings and Minutes, Development, Environment, Municipality, SCAN, Shelbourne Valley
Tagged abstract developments, block watch, Community Amenity Contributions, Lansdowne Middle School, richmond elementary, SCAN, SD61
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Sunday June 12: Community Meet & Greet
Posted in Association, Environment, Events
Tagged bowker creek, bowker creek initiative, FoBC, friends of bowker creek, invasive species removal, kids craft table, music
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April 14, 2022 board minutes
The minutes of the April 14, 2022 meeting of the CCA board of directors may be found here. Some highlights include discussion of: the 55+ BC Games starting September 13, 2022 and hosted by Victoria. citizens’ assembly to consider the … Continue reading
Posted in Affordable Housing, Association, CCA Meetings and Minutes, Development, Environment, Municipality, SCAN, Shelbourne Valley
Tagged 55+ BC Games, abstract developments, bowker creek, CALC, Community Amenity Contributions, Inclusionary Housing Program, Lansdowne Middle School, richmond elementary, SCAN, SD61, shelbourne community kitchen
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CCA in the news
Proposed development within the CCA has received coverage from local news sources. The topic is the 87-unit Abstract Developments proposal for 3226 Shelbourne St. and 1641-1647 McRae Ave, about which we’ve written in the past. Earlier coverage in advance of … Continue reading
Posted in Association, Development, Environment, Events, Municipality, Shelbourne Valley
Tagged abstract developments, rezoning, saanich council, Saanich Planning Department
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FoBC appeal to SD61: Stop unauthorized land disposal
The Friends of Bowker Creek society has put on record in correspondence to the SD61 trustees the view that the trustees are proceeding to dispose of school property without legal authority to do so. As such, the FoBC have asked … Continue reading
Posted in Association, Development, Environment, Municipality
Tagged bowker creek, bowker creek initiative, Lansdowne Middle School, richmond elementary, SD61
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Saanich considering 6 storey apartment heights
The local Times-Colonist has an article that speaks to Saanich council considering to allow 6 storey apartment heights in all apartment zoned properties. The need for more housing is well understood by all. How does this impact the area of … Continue reading
Posted in Affordable Housing, Association, Development, Environment, Municipality, Shelbourne Valley
Tagged development, rezoning, saanich council, SVAP
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Lie Down for Lansdowne:: Sunday, March 13, 1 pm – 2 pm
Community members opposed to the proposed sale of almost 2 acres of land from the south campus of Lansdowne Middle School have organized an event to focus the spotlight on this issue. Please join us on SUNDAY, MARCH 13th, 1:00 pm at Lansdowne south … Continue reading
Posted in Association, Development, Environment, Events, Municipality, Shelbourne Valley
Tagged bowker creek, bowker creek initiative, Lansdowne Middle School, Ministry of Education, richmond elementary, SD61
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Community Members Organize in Opposition to Proposed Public Land Sale by School District 61
Community members opposed to the proposed land sale by SD61 of almost 2 acres of the Lansdowne school south campus have issued a media release. On Feb 27 th , over 100 local residents gathered near the Lansdowne Middle School … Continue reading
Posted in Association, Development, Environment, Events, Municipality, Shelbourne Valley
Tagged bowker creek, bowker creek initiative, flood plain, Lansdowne Middle School, rezoning, richmond elementary, SD61, south campus
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Rally to Stop SD61 Proposed Sale of 2 acres of Natural Area on Bowker Creek
Please attend our community’s family friendly rally to loudly and visibly tell School District 61 trustees that they should stop the proposed sale of almost 2 acres of the Lansdowne School South Campus that today is a natural area alongside … Continue reading
Posted in Association, Development, Environment, Events, Municipality, Shelbourne Valley
Tagged bowker creek, bowker creek initiative, FoBC, Lansdowne Middle School, rezoning, richmond elementary, school land sale, SD61
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