Category Archives: Events

“A time to build up, a time to break down.
A time to dance, a time to mourn.
A time to cast away stones.
A time to gather stones together.”
from The Byrds – Turn! Turn! Turn! (to Everything There Is a Season)

Bowker Creek Biodiversity Day: August 12th, 1-4 pm

The Friends of Bowker Creek invite you to a community event on August 12th, 1:00-4:00 pm, at Kings Community Nature Space to celebrate the Bowker Creek Biodiversity Corridor. Did you know that Bowker Creek flows almost 10 kilometers through Saanich, … Continue reading

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May 18, 2023 board minutes

The minutes of the May 18, 2023 meeting of the CCA board of directors may be found here.

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Open Houses for draft update to Active Transportation Plan

Saanich has reminded us that community engagement on the Draft Updated Active Transportation Plan (ATP) is underway. You are invited to join two upcoming open houses and a pop-up event to provide feedback on the Draft Plan. Details: Also, a reminder… The online … Continue reading

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Notice of Public Hearing, June 20, 2023 re: 3385, 3399, 3401 and 3405 Shelbourne St.

The CCA has received an email to notify us that 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 … Continue reading

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Official Community Plan Presentation: virtual meeting

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

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

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Guest Speaker Patrick Condon: Land Price Impact on Affordable Housing

You may view a recording of this event here (https://camosuncommunityassociation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/video1223581896.mp4). The CCA in partnership with the MTCA invite community members to an online lecture with guest speaker Patrick Condon. Patrick Condon is the James Taylor chair In Landscape and Livable … Continue reading

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

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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FoBC building team with biodiversity vision

The Friends of Bowker Creek are planning to host a Bowker Biodiversity Day at the Kings Road Community Nature Green Space on August 12th, 2023. They’re also seeking your ideas regarding the biodiversity topics on which to focus at the … Continue reading

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Biodiversity Conservation Strategy, Urban Forest Strategy open houses

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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