Our Annual General Meeting will be rescheduled.
NEWS
Abstract electronic meetings, Tuesday July 7 were a presentation ONLY - no questions taken.
The presentation slide show is posted on the Abstract website.
Community Meeting via ZOOM Saturday, July 11 10 a.m.
Abstract Developments has announced they will NOT PARTICIPATE in this MVCCA zoom meeting. The meeting facilitator will summarize the discussion and provide a report to both Saanich Planning Dep’t and to Council. This is an opportunity for the community to discuss their concerns and questions, as a group. This will be an open meeting where anyone may speak and we ask that you keep your comments brief so that everyone has an opportunity to participate. It is possible that this project may be considered at the July 20th council meeting. .
If you would like to participate email to Carol Hamill hamill@island.net to get meeting link sent to you
Public Hearing July 14
Both the 195 Kamloops Ave rezoning and the Iron & Wood Golf Simulators liquor license application
will be considered at this meeting. information sheet
Construction notice for Saanich Road by Uptown notice
Saanich Housing Strategy - Terms of Reference report to council
Demographic / Housing Summary
Saanich Covid-19 Impact Report May 2020
Columbine Way Crossing Project
Active Development applications see Land Use and Development
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Saanich Council Meetings - next meeting agenda link
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Saanich will hold only 'conference call' meetings until further notice. Members of the public will be able to submit written comments to council@saanich.ca and to register to participate by telephone. Contact Saanich at 250-475-5501 or council@saanich.ca for more information or to register.
As soon as MVCCA receives notification that a local project will be on the council agenda, the information will be posted here. You should register to speak at the meeting as soon as possible. You have until noon on the day of the meeting to submit written comments to council@saanich.ca. Individual councillors may also be contacted at their personal email addresses available at the Saanich website.
How can we be physically-distanced but still socially connected?
Resources and ideas for how to have social gatherings while adhering to Public Health guidelines. link
Little Free Libraries and Placemaking
Pocket Places Project.
This project involves helping set up, stock, and promote little free libraries (LFLs) – those little book boxes that operate on the principle of ‘Take a Book, Leave a Book.’ The CRD now hosts over 275 LFLs, our team has helped set up over 50 LFLs, and dropped off nearly 13,000 books to LFLs across the regions.
Road Murals Projects - painting of streets to create community and slow down traffic https://www.teale.ca/saanich-road-murals
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NEWS
Abstract electronic meetings, Tuesday July 7 were a presentation ONLY - no questions taken.
The presentation slide show is posted on the Abstract website.
Community Meeting via ZOOM Saturday, July 11 10 a.m.
Abstract Developments has announced they will NOT PARTICIPATE in this MVCCA zoom meeting. The meeting facilitator will summarize the discussion and provide a report to both Saanich Planning Dep’t and to Council. This is an opportunity for the community to discuss their concerns and questions, as a group. This will be an open meeting where anyone may speak and we ask that you keep your comments brief so that everyone has an opportunity to participate. It is possible that this project may be considered at the July 20th council meeting. .
If you would like to participate email to Carol Hamill hamill@island.net to get meeting link sent to you
Public Hearing July 14
Both the 195 Kamloops Ave rezoning and the Iron & Wood Golf Simulators liquor license application
will be considered at this meeting. information sheet
Construction notice for Saanich Road by Uptown notice
Saanich Housing Strategy - Terms of Reference report to council
Demographic / Housing Summary
Saanich Covid-19 Impact Report May 2020
Columbine Way Crossing Project
Active Development applications see Land Use and Development
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Saanich Council Meetings - next meeting agenda link
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Saanich will hold only 'conference call' meetings until further notice. Members of the public will be able to submit written comments to council@saanich.ca and to register to participate by telephone. Contact Saanich at 250-475-5501 or council@saanich.ca for more information or to register.
As soon as MVCCA receives notification that a local project will be on the council agenda, the information will be posted here. You should register to speak at the meeting as soon as possible. You have until noon on the day of the meeting to submit written comments to council@saanich.ca. Individual councillors may also be contacted at their personal email addresses available at the Saanich website.
How can we be physically-distanced but still socially connected?
Resources and ideas for how to have social gatherings while adhering to Public Health guidelines. link
Little Free Libraries and Placemaking
Pocket Places Project.
This project involves helping set up, stock, and promote little free libraries (LFLs) – those little book boxes that operate on the principle of ‘Take a Book, Leave a Book.’ The CRD now hosts over 275 LFLs, our team has helped set up over 50 LFLs, and dropped off nearly 13,000 books to LFLs across the regions.
Road Murals Projects - painting of streets to create community and slow down traffic https://www.teale.ca/saanich-road-murals
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Capital City Allotment Gardens Community Orchard
Native Pollinator Garden- Planting Work Party
It was cold but sunny on Nov. 30th, 2019 for the planting of various native shrubs at the entrance to the allotment gardens site.
Native Pollinator Garden- Planting Work Party
It was cold but sunny on Nov. 30th, 2019 for the planting of various native shrubs at the entrance to the allotment gardens site.
A sunny day for the MVCCA booth at the Saanich Cycling Festival, May 5th, 2019.
"Grabbed this pic on my walk to Uptown. A 2nd Right Turn Only sign was posted South of Ravine Rd. Too late to avoid an “unwanted right turn” I have also witnessed 1 potentially dangerous U Turn at this point."
(local resident)
Saanich Heritage Register
A heritage designation usually applies to only the exterior of the building. If you feel that you have a house that has
architectural, historic or contextual value, application forms are available from the Legislative Services at the Saanich Municipal Hall. For information about local history contact Saanich archives
A heritage designation usually applies to only the exterior of the building. If you feel that you have a house that has
architectural, historic or contextual value, application forms are available from the Legislative Services at the Saanich Municipal Hall. For information about local history contact Saanich archives
Mural for Seaton Street Tunnel
On June 26, 2017 Saanich Council authorized the installation of a mural on the retaining wall at the north entry to the Seaton Street tunnel. Constable Lisa Bruschetta of Saanich’s Community Bike Squad arranged funding and Jessie Campbell supervised the youth artists from the Native Friendship Centre.
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New technology to study traffic
A drone vehicle can provide traffic and street use information by either stationary, time lapse photography
or video. The residents of Arlene Place illustrate their traffic problem with this YouTube video:
Arlene Place traffic problem
New technology to study traffic
A drone vehicle can provide traffic and street use information by either stationary, time lapse photography
or video. The residents of Arlene Place illustrate their traffic problem with this YouTube video:
Arlene Place traffic problem