On the agenda for the May 5th council meeting is a report from the Director of Planning: the Annual Housing Progress Report that reviews this topic looking at 2024 figures. Attend the meeting virtually or in person for a full explanation, or enjoy perusing the report below.
The Friends of Bowker Creek are hosting a Jane’s Walk that will take you along a stretch of Bowker Creek, starting at Oak Bay High School and ending at the Lansdowne South School field.
Jane’s Walk is an annual festival of free, citizen-led walking conversations inspired by Jane Jacobs.
What
When
Where
Jane’s Walk along Bowker Creek, led by a Friends of Bowker Creek director
Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 10:30 am to noon
Start at the Oak Bay High School outdooor classroom; stops of interest below.
START – Bowker Creek at Oak Bay High School’s Glen Atkinson outdoor classroom
Bowker at Bee Street – Oak Bay Rec parking lot
Metal tree sculpture – Bowker Creek fountain feature
Trent Street rain gardens and riparian restoration at St. Patrick’s School
Riparian restoration at Kings Community Green Space
North Jubilee Spirit Garden – Bowker Creek Blueprint daylighting potential at Reach 8
END – Lansdowne South School field – Bring a picnic lunch, stay and chat.
Further Details
Accessibility: Curbs and steps, Sidewalks, Busy or noisy vehicle traffic, Dirt paths
Seniors welcome, children welcome, people with bicycles welcome, people with wheelchairs or walking aids welcome.
SEBA Construction has issued an invitation to community members to attend an open house and information meeting for the 8-unit townhouse proposed development at 1899 Cochrane Street.
What
Where
When
SEBA Construction hosted Open House & Information Meeting re: 1899 Cochrane St. development proposal
You may review the development permit details on Saanich’s application tracker site. For convenience, the application latest set of SEBA provided documents are also available below.
The CRD is hosting a series of free webinars to help you “Live Green”.
This spring, learn how to support a healthy and natural yard and garden through these online educational opportunities! Sign up on crd.ca/events or through the links below.
