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)

Guest Speaker Patrick Condon: Land Price Impact on Affordable Housing

Posted on May 9, 2023 by ccacomm

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

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 →

Posted in Affordable Housing, Development, District, Events, Shelbourne Valley | Tagged 3385 Shelbourne, 3399 Shelbourne, 3401 Shelbourne, 3405 Shelbourne, abstract developments, development variance, public hearing, rezoning | Comments Off

FoBC building team with biodiversity vision

Posted on April 24, 2023 by ccacomm

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 →

Posted in Environment, Events | Tagged biodiversity, Biodiversity Conservation Strategy, bowker creek, development, frogs, Lansdowne Middle School, otters, owls, salmon, SD61, streambank, urban forest, Urban Forest Strategy, warblers | Comments Off

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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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 →

Posted in Association, District, Environment, Events | Tagged Kings Community Nature Space, Kings Road Green Space, Kings Road Nature Space, native plant habitat restoration | Comments Off

Official notification: Rezoning and Development Permit Application for 3385, 3399, 3401 and 3405 Shelbourne Street

Posted on February 10, 2023 by ccacomm

Saanich has issued an official notice that Council will be considering the application to have the subject Shelbourne Street addresses rezoned to accommodate the development proposed by Abstract Developments and posted about earlier here and here.

Posted in Development, District, Events, Shelbourne Valley | Tagged 3385 Shelbourne, 3399 Shelbourne, 3401 Shelbourne, 3405 Shelbourne, abstract developments, rezoning | Comments Off

Kings Road Nature Space Native Planting Event

Posted on January 29, 2023 by ccacomm

On Wednesday, February 1st, at the Kings Road Nature Space, in an event sponsored by both BC Hydro and The District of Saanich, you can help Lansdowne Middle School’s eco-education class restore native plant habitat. Native plant habitat restoration usually … Continue reading →

Posted in Association, District, Environment, Events | Tagged Kings Community Nature Space, Kings Road Green Space, Kings Road Nature Space, native plant habitat restoration | Comments Off

Emergency Preparedness Presentations

Posted on January 7, 2023 by ccacomm

The Saanich Emergency Program (SEP) offers emergency preparedness sessions for residents of Saanich. These sessions will teach you how to plan and prepare to support yourself and your loved ones for at least seven days after an event impacts our … Continue reading →

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Public consultation re: Kings Road ex-Hydro lands

Posted on November 7, 2022 by ccacomm

Please see here to remind yourself how the Kings Road BC Hydro land became Kings Road Community Nature Green Space (aka, “park”). Of note at that Saanich web page are two opportunities to learn about the vision for that space … Continue reading →

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Saanich All Candidates Meeting – Sept. 27th

Posted on September 23, 2022 by ccacomm

The Camosun Community Association invites you to attend the upcoming Saanich All Candidates Meeting – Mayor & Councillors. Here are the details for the event: Date: Tuesday, September 27thTime: 6:15 – 9:00 pm (Doors Open at 6:00 pm)Location: Broad View United, 2625 Arbutus … Continue reading →

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