Our next meeting will be Tuesday, Nov. 20th 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Colquitz Middle School - Foods Room agenda posted
Please note that effective Sept. 2018, our meeting nights are third TUESDAY of each month.
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Community Association Dialogue Workshop
Saturday Nov. 24 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. Prospect Lake Community Hall 5358 Sparton Road
Come share and learn from other Saanich Community Associations about the impact of change in our neighbourhoods, organizational practices for successful community groups and how we can collaborate to refine and strengthen our relationships with Saanich. Please register in advance, contact MVCCA rep. Carol Hamill hamill@island.net
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Climate Action Plan
The District of Saanich is in the process of updating our Climate Plan: 100% Renewable & Resilient Saanich. The Plan is being developed over the next year and will identify the actions needed to:
The new Climate Plan will address transportation, housing, land use, consumption and waste, energy, resilience to a changing climate, and more. You can read the Climate Plan Backgounder (at www.saanich.ca/climateplan) which provides an overview of the project, background information on the theme areas, and some great examples of climate action already happening in our community as well as how it links with our natural environment.
There are many other ways to participate, including:
If you have any questions, please be in touch.
Maggie Baynham
Senior Sustainability Planner
Planning Department District of Saanich
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Saanich Emergency Program
Free upcoming presentations
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Carey Road and Highway #1
At article in the Saanich News June 13, 2018 indicates that access to Carey Road
from Hwy #1, will be permanently closed and the intersection of Douglas St. and Saanich Road will be upgraded. article at Saanich News
Colquitz Middle School - Foods Room agenda posted
Please note that effective Sept. 2018, our meeting nights are third TUESDAY of each month.
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Community Association Dialogue Workshop
Saturday Nov. 24 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. Prospect Lake Community Hall 5358 Sparton Road
Come share and learn from other Saanich Community Associations about the impact of change in our neighbourhoods, organizational practices for successful community groups and how we can collaborate to refine and strengthen our relationships with Saanich. Please register in advance, contact MVCCA rep. Carol Hamill hamill@island.net
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Climate Action Plan
The District of Saanich is in the process of updating our Climate Plan: 100% Renewable & Resilient Saanich. The Plan is being developed over the next year and will identify the actions needed to:
- become a 100% renewable energy community (and corporation) by 2050,
- achieve an 80% reduction in GHG emissions (from 2007 levels) by 2050, and
- prepare for and adapt to a changing climate.
The new Climate Plan will address transportation, housing, land use, consumption and waste, energy, resilience to a changing climate, and more. You can read the Climate Plan Backgounder (at www.saanich.ca/climateplan) which provides an overview of the project, background information on the theme areas, and some great examples of climate action already happening in our community as well as how it links with our natural environment.
There are many other ways to participate, including:
- Survey - we would be grateful if you could complete the Saanich Climate Survey (at www.saanich.ca/climateplan) and also invite your networks to participate if interested. You do not need to reside in Saanich to complete the survey, as long as you work in or visit Saanich (e.g. use the parks, recreation centres, shops etc.).
- Fall Public Workshops & Open Houses – we are planning two interactive half day open houses and workshops on both climate mitigation and adaptation where the public will have a chance to delve into the issues and shape emerging strategies:
- Thursday November 29, 2018, 3pm to 8pm - Gordon Head Recreation Centre (more info and registration to follow at www.saanich.ca/climateplan)
- Saturday December 1, 2018, 10am to 3pm - Gordon Head Recreation Centre (more info and registration to follow at www.saanich.ca/climateplan
- Climate Updates - individuals can sign up to the Climate Action Quarterly and the 2050 Climate Plan Update e-news letter here to be kept up to date on latest news, updates and events.
If you have any questions, please be in touch.
Maggie Baynham
Senior Sustainability Planner
Planning Department District of Saanich
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Saanich Emergency Program
Free upcoming presentations
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Carey Road and Highway #1
At article in the Saanich News June 13, 2018 indicates that access to Carey Road
from Hwy #1, will be permanently closed and the intersection of Douglas St. and Saanich Road will be upgraded. article at Saanich News
Bus Lanes on Douglas
For current information see: Better Transit Alliance of Greater Victoria
The Seaton Tunnel has reopened. We have requested that the area be cleaned up and the weeds removed. More work remains to improve the appearance of the tunnel entrance.
For current information see: Better Transit Alliance of Greater Victoria
The Seaton Tunnel has reopened. We have requested that the area be cleaned up and the weeds removed. More work remains to improve the appearance of the tunnel entrance.
Garden Suites Study
The District of Saanich is embarking on a study to explore potential regulations for garden suites as part of a larger effort to expand housing choices for residents. The public is invited to share ideas and concerns about garden suites at upcoming open houses and through a community survey. Input will be used to help inform potential regulations. information at garden study
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Saanich Police 2018-2022 Strategic Plan
Please follow the link below to access the digital copy of the plan. Link to the plan:
www.saanichpolice.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1236:2018-strategic-plan&catid=38:uncategorised
Link to just the videos:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7Xd_w1vH5W6gzuYD6NpsSZe40o5JRT0b
A hard copy of the plan is available as well and can be mailed directly to you or your association. If your Community Association is interested in having an officer attend one of your meetings to discuss the plan, or if you would like a hard copy of the plan, please email strategicplan@saanichpolice.ca.
information provided by: The Strategic Plan Steering Committee
Saanich Heritage Register
Our guest speakers at the January meeting spoke about the value of the many heritage buildings in our part of Saanich. 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
Draft Strategic Facilities Master Plan
Staff will be conducting a final round of public engagements located at various locations, mostly through our recreational facilities between January 15 and January 25, 2018. After compiling the input from the public, staff will be presenting the final document to Council sometime in February or March. The dates and times of these engagements can be found on the website.
Residents can visit the site and directly contribute by taking an on-line survey which will provide staff with the necessary input required to further advance the document for Council's consideration in the next few months.
The document as well as supporting information can be found at the following location: Saanich facilities
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