Category Archives: Municipality

CRD takes on Bowker Creek Blueprint 2.0

Posted on May 28, 2025 by ccacomm

The Capital Regional District (CRD) has started to work on the next iteration of the Bowker Creek Blueprint. Considerable progress has been achieved in the more than ten years since the development of the Bowker Creek Blueprint. Meanwhile, new information, … Continue reading →

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Ryan Senechal: A look at his message and our role in the UFS

Posted on May 27, 2025 by ccacomm

As a followup to Ryan Senechal’s presentation on Saanich’s Urban Forest Strategy, we provide below the slides that backed up his presentation. Ryan has packed a lot of information into this presentation, and it’s worth more than a quick read … Continue reading →

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May 7: Hear Ryan Senechal speak on “The Urban Forest in Saanich: Strategy & Stewardship”

Posted on May 2, 2025 by ccacomm

Together with the Mount Tolmie Community Association, the CCA presents a lecture by Ryan Senechal titled, “The Urban Forest in Saanich: Strategy & Stewardship”. Item Details What A lecture by Ryan Senechal titled, “The Urban Forest in Saanich: Strategy & … Continue reading →

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Monday Feb 24, 6 pm: Meet Saanich Council

Posted on February 21, 2025 by ccacomm

Saanich residents are invited to the Municipal Hall for an opportunity to connect with Council outside of Council Chambers! Bring your thoughts and questions for this informal meet-and-greet event and stay for the Council Meeting afterwards. Monday, February 24: Please share … Continue reading →

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Participate in Saanich’s budget engagement

Posted on January 26, 2025 by ccacomm

Saanich has invited residents to participate in the budgeting process online. Anyone can review information about the budget process and forecasted budget items. You can also use an online budget simulation tool and survey, available until February 16th. Find out … Continue reading →

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Municipal Run Medical Clinic: a potential model for Saanich

Posted on December 20, 2024 by ccacomm

A recent Times-Colonist article here describes how Colwood has hired a family physician for its first municipally run medical clinic. The goal is for the clinic to be able to take on 10,000 patients from an estimated 14,000 people in … Continue reading →

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3216 Shelbourne Street: Development Proposal and Project Update

Posted on September 20, 2024 by ccacomm

Abstract Developments has purchased 3216, 3220 and 3224 Shelbourne Street and intends to develop the property. Here’s what they’re planning as per their page regarding these addresses: Location3216 Shelbourne Street NeighbourhoodShelbourne Valley StatusCommunity Engagement Type of DevelopmentCondos Area PlanShelbourne Local … Continue reading →

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Apply for Appointment to Saanich Advisory Committees, Foundations and Boards

Posted on October 3, 2023 by ccacomm

Saanich is reaching out to its residents: Each year Saanich Council appoints residents to serve as members of various advisory committees, foundation, boards, and other organizations. Attached is a copy of the notice appearing in the Saanich News, Times Colonist … Continue reading →

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Emergency Preparedness Workshops, fall 2023

Posted on August 30, 2023 by ccacomm

The Saanich Emergency Program will again be hosting a variety of free presentations this fall. Presentations include Preparedness 100: Emergency Preparedness Speaker Series, Preparedness 101: Emergency Preparedness Begins with You and Volunteer Information Sessions. Presentations and dates plus additional information … Continue reading →

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Save Lansdowne South

Posted on June 12, 2023 by ccacomm

The CCA and The Friends of Bowker Creek together oppose the sale of part of the Lansdowne School south campus property. To understand our position and to help us preserve this as green space within the floodplain of Bowker Creek, … Continue reading →

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