Category Archives: Shelbourne Valley

Abstract update on 3385 – 3405 Shelbourne rezoning & development

Posted on February 8, 2022 by ccacomm

Abstract Developments will be hosting a Community Update for their new multi-family housing proposal at the corner of Freeman Ave and Shelbourne St. This is a significant rezoning and development application, described as: To rezone from RS-6 (Single Family Dwelling) to a … Continue reading →

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Friends of Bowker Creek: Save Thaywun – Bowker Creek!

Posted on January 13, 2022 by ccacomm

The Friends of Bowker Creek Society have requested the Minister of Education, the Honourable Jennifer Whiteside, to encourage Greater Victoria School District 61 follow the prescribed process should they wish to dispose of the 1.9 acre south-west portion of the … Continue reading →

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CCA makes $500 donation to Shelbourne Community Kitchen

Posted on November 24, 2021 by ccacomm

Your community association helped to found the Shelbourne Community Kitchen, and is pleased to have recently donated $500 to support its purpose. Please take a minute to learn about the vision and mission of the SCK, and consider helping them … Continue reading →

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Bowker Creek: more than just a creek!

Posted on November 17, 2021 by ccacomm

We’ve posted about Bowker Creek several times in the past decade on our CCA website. The recent rains here have shown the important role this waterway plays within Saanich, the Shelbourne valley watershed, and our community area. We ignore the … Continue reading →

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November 2021 Newsletter and Update

Posted on November 1, 2021 by ccacomm

Please enjoy the CCA newsletter and update for this month at this link. Highlights include: A survey on the recent sale and planned sale by SD61 of sections of school property at, respectively, the main Lansdowne Middle School location and … Continue reading →

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Grooming Bowker Creek for Salmon

Posted on August 15, 2021 by ccacomm

The local Times Colonist newspaper has a recent article on the efforts being made to have salmon return to Bowker Creek. This initial effort won’t directly affect Bowker Creek within the CCA area of Saanich. But if the chum salmon … Continue reading →

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1647 McRae Ave development proposal project update

Posted on May 15, 2021 by ccacomm

On May 12 2021, Abstract Developments met with the community to provide an update on changes to their proposal for the development of 1647 McRae Avenue. A video of the proposal updates is presented on this page. Feedback on the … Continue reading →

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Abstract presents revisions to 1647 McRae / 1641 McRae / 3226 Shelbourne proposal

Posted on May 4, 2021 by ccacomm

Abstract Developments has made revisions to their planned development for the properties making up 1647 McRae, 1641 McRae, and 3226 Shelbourne. They are seeking feedback from the community via two hour-long Microsoft Teams virtual meetings to be held on Wednesday, … Continue reading →

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Saanich Housing Strategy Survey

Posted on March 30, 2021 by ccacomm

A word about the housing strategy recommendations developed for Saanich by the Housing Strategy Task Force, and a chance to win some gift cards! What are your thoughts on the Housing Strategy Task Force recommendations? Complete the survey today! The … Continue reading →

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Bowker Creek: a primer

Posted on March 18, 2021 by ccacomm

You may learn a lot about Bowker Creek, the major creek in our community’s watershed, from this article courtesy of the Bowker Creek Initiative. Also see the Friends of Bowker Creek Society. What about the name? The site for BC … Continue reading →

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