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Sign up for the new CBRA newsletter

Great news... we have updated our newsletter service for 2022 and beyond. The old service sending this email will be shut down soon. If you missed our announcement a few days ago, you may need to sign yourself up again here. If you’re unsure, just sign up again and we’ll ensure you’re not duplicated.

Also consider inviting your neighbours to sign up. We look forward to continuing to have you as part of making Cadboro Bay a vibrant community!

https://cadboro.ca/newsletter/

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Recent Letters: Local Area Plan for Cadboro Bay

Community members are sharing their thoughts on the draft local Area Plan for Cadboro Bay. Read letters here, or submit your own to comms@cadboro.ca. Letters are shared with the CBRA Board of Directors – your insights are always welcomed!

Latest updates on the Local Area Plan update process here.

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Community Associations Contribute to Housing Strategy

The Saanich Community Association Network, including CBRA’s Eric Dahli – has been working closely with the District of Saanich and the province to come up with solutions for the housing crisis in 2022.

Saanich News has featured a spotlight article on this important work, available here.

Photo: Provincial government ministers Murray Rankin (from left), Lana Popham and Rob Fleming discussed the housing crisis at a town hall hosted by the District of Saanich in November. The event was closed to media, but informative suggestions made at the time are being shared with the public for use in future planning. (Photo courtesy of Mayor Fred Haynes)

The Sannich Housing Strategy Task Force (HSTF) was formed to act as an advisory body to support the development of a Housing Strategy, a 10-year strategy that that will direct how we move forward to improve housing outcomes and support residents of all ages, incomes, and abilities.

The main purpose of the Task Force was to provide Council with recommendations for strategies and actions designed to achieve greater housing supply, affordability and diversity, and accommodate a broad range of community housing needs now and in the future.

Recommendations from the Task Force are compiled in a Final Report [PDF – 2 MB] and are anticipated to form the core content of the Housing Strategy.

Find out more about the work of the Task Force here.

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Next CBRA Meeting - Jan 26

Next meeting is on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

We have returned to Zoom meetings, due to the ongoing PHO guidelines.

Find the agenda here.

Our meetings are open to the public. If you would like to attend via Zoom, please email secretary@cadboro.ca.

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Survey Last Day! Cadboro Bay Local Area Plan Update

Do you care about the future blueprint for the Cadboro Bay neighborhood? Monday January 10, 2022 is the last day to complete the survey about the draft Local Area Plan for Cadboro Bay.

Once complete, the Local Area Plan and Village Design Guidelines will guide future growth and change in Cadboro Bay over the next 20-30 years.

In November, 2021 Saanich held a number of public open houses in Cadboro Bay village–if you missed those, or if you have more ideas to share, take the survey!!!

The links below provide all of the draft content that the survey seeks your input on.

Draft Local Area Plan for Cadboro Bay: Draft Plan [PDF – 30 MB]

Draft Village Design Guidelines: Draft Design Guidelines

See the Virtual Open House: Virtual Open House

Complete the Community Survey by end of day January 10, 2022.

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#mycaddybay

Saanich staff involved in Local Area Plan development monitor public posts with the #mycaddybay hashtag! Capturing these moments using photos will help illustrate the unique qualities of the neighbourhood and let you contribute to the conversation in a creative way.

https://cadboro.ca/2021/12/11/mycaddybay/

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Sewer FAQ’s

The Saanich Engineering Department has heard from some homeowners in Cadboro Bay who are currently on private septic systems, and who are interested in connecting to the municipal sanitary sewer.

To share information community-wide, Saanich has prepared Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) on this topic, available here.

Saanich has also distributed the FAQs to residents in the vicinity of Lockehaven Drive, where there has been recent interest.

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CBRA’s Next Board Meeting – Dec 15

Next meeting is on Wednesday December 15, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. This is one week ahead of our normal recurrence to accommodate the holidays.

We have returned to in-person meetings at Goward House. Full COVID-19 protocol (masks required).

Find the agenda here.

Our meetings are open to the public. If you would like to attend, please email secretary@cadboro.ca.

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Cadboro Connection Newsletter, Winter 2021

St George’s Anglican Church has issued its Winter 2021 community newsletter, available here.

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Pop-up Dog Park Pilot – Report Released

The Summer Pop-Up Dog Park was a pilot project that took place at five different Saanich parks during the summer of 2021 – Including at Cadboro-Gyro Park.

A report on outcomes has been released by Saanich – read report.

Saanich will be including these findings as part of its People, Pets and Parks Strategy set to begin in 2022.

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MLA Update: Flooding and Supply Chain Information

An update on flooding and supply chain concerns from MLA Murray Rankin in available here.

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Climate Action Workshop Series

Saanich residents are invited to join this free online workshop series about climate change big ideas and practical actions in your community. Learn from Saanich staff and expert guests about ways to make your transportation, home, yard, and purchases more resilient and climate-friendly and different tools and rebates available to support you. Come out of the series knowing more about the inspiring climate action happening in your community and with your own personal prioritized climate action plan.

Tuesday evenings from 7-8pm. January 25 – March 1, 2022 Online using MS Teams. Link will be emailed prior to workshop.

Register through Saanich RecOnline

Enrollment opens December 1st.

Workshop Series Topics

Saanich Climate Action 101: an introduction to preparing your own Climate Action Plan

Naturescape for climate resilience and biodiversity in your yard:  Naturescaping can save you money and time, add greater enjoyment and inspiration to your gardening as well as increasing climate resilience and ecosystem services.

Sustainable transportation: learn all about walking, transit, cycling, e-bikes, and electric vehicles and charging

Climate-friendly home renovations: heat pumps are the most efficient, and climate-friendly, heating and cooling system on the market. Learn what a heat pump is, the benefits of heat pumps, how to find a program registered contractor and what rebates, financing offers and supports are available to help you upgrade your heating system.

Lighter Living: tips and local resources, success stories, and ways to get involved in reducing your climate impact with your purchasing choices for food, clothing, consumer goods, and more.

Emergency preparedness: what emergency preparedness from a climate adaptation perspective can include, and resources from Saanich to help.

Find out more here.

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CBRA Next Board Meeting - Nov 24

Next meeting is on Wednesday November 24, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

We will be returning to in-person meetings at Goward House. Full COVID-19 protocol (masks required).

Find the agenda here.

Our meetings are open to the public. If you would like to attend, please email secretary@cadboro.ca.

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Open Houses for Cadboro Bay Local Area Plan Update

The Draft Plan is now ready for public input and feedback!

Since 2018, Saanich has been working in collaboration with the community in developing the Draft Plan through earlier public engagement including surveys, design charrettes and workshops. The Draft Plan and accompanying Draft Village Design Guidelines will serve to guide future growth and change in Cadboro Bay over the next 20-30 years.

View the Draft Plan [PDF – 30 MB] and Draft Village Design Guidelines (coming soon)

Register for an Open House Event

See the Virtual Open House (coming soon)

Complete the Community Survey (coming soon)

OPEN HOUSES

Registration is strongly recommended – Open House Event.

Join us in-person or virtually. Please note, that due to COVID-19 open houses will be slightly altered to include measures for public health and safety. Masks will be required for all attendees age 4 and up.

Saturday November 13, 2021

Broad View United, 2625 Arbutus Road 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm  

Tuesday November 16, 2021

St. George’s Anglican, 3909 St Georges Lane 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm  

Friday November 19, 2021

St. George’s Anglican, 3909 St Georges Lane 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Thursday November 25, 2021

Broad View United, 2625 Arbutus Road 11:00 am – 2:30 pm

Virtual Open House (coming soon)

It includes the same information display as presented at in-person Open House events.

Don’t forget!  Complete the Community Survey (coming soon) from November 13 to January 10, 2022.

Visit the Saanich website for more information.

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Leashes Approved for Cadboro-Gyro Park/Beach

Without enthusiasm, and after much deliberation, Saanich Mayor and Council approved bylaws that simplify Cadboro-Gyro Park/Beach to a single set of rules: Leashed dogs permitted, year-round.

Councillor Harper said she was informed by the Canadian Wildlife Service that the Federal study of dogs in Victoria-area Migratory Bird Sanctuaries will be released to the public in the near future.  By banning off-leash dogs, the new bylaws align to the Federal regulations.

The District-wide People, Parks and Pets study is planned to begin in 2022, and this will include a comprehensive public consultation that could result in further changes to the bylaws.

Please visit the Saanich website to access the official Oct. 18, 2021 agenda, reports and video recording (video posted once available): https://www.saanich.ca/EN/main/local-government/mayor-council/schedule-agendas-minutes.html

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StrongerBC Young Leaders Council – Apply Now

The next generation of B.C.’s leaders will have a new platform to help shape government policy and priorities through the creation of the StrongerBC Young Leaders Council.

The council, which will be made up of youth 14 to 26, will provide direct and ongoing feedback to Brittny Anderson, the Premier’s special adviser on youth, on the issues that matter most to young people.

“From climate change to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, young people are facing considerable challenges. That’s why it is critical to have young leaders at the table to find solutions,” said Premier John Horgan. “The StrongerBC Young Leaders Council will have our government’s ear as part of an ongoing dialogue. We want to know what matters most to B.C.’s youth and to make sure they have a say in building a stronger province and a brighter future for everyone.”

The StrongerBC Young Leaders Council will seek to include youth throughout the province who are Indigenous, Black or people of colour, who live in rural or remote areas, young people living with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ and other young leaders from equity-seeking communities. Presenting the viewpoints of under-represented groups to government is a priority of this council.

Applications for the council are now open. People interested in applying should visit: www.gov.bc.ca/youngleaderscouncil  

Council members will be appointed for a one-year term and have the option to continue with the council for up to three years. Meetings will be held every three months with a mix of in-person and online.

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Apply by Nov 5 to serve on a Municipal Advisory Committee

Saanich is currently accepting applications for new members to sit on of the committees in areas such as:

Arts and heritage

Transportation and pedestrian mobility

Environment

Parks and recreation

Application for appointment  [PDF – 83 KB]

You must provide both a resume and application by 4:30 p.m., November 5, 2021.

Learn more here: https://www.saanich.ca/EN/main/local-government/committees-boards.html