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One of our Board members took these photos of Judge Place neighbours getting into the spirit of the season with their reminders to all of us to slow down and take extra care, especially at this time of year when it gets dark early and streets are often rainy or slick.  Keep safe!

Online Climate Action Workshop Series

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:

https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/saanich/activity/search/detail/64445?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

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.

QCHCA conducted a community survey in late spring of this year and offered a prize of a $50 gift certificate to the winner of a draw from all the respondents who wished to have their names entered.  The $50 gift certificate was for a Saanich business of the winner’s choice.

We are happy to announce that the winner is Audrey, who, when we contacted her, said, “Wow, what a nice surprise! How kind of your group to do this. I think I could make use of this at London Drugs at Saanich Centre, if that is acceptable. I have something in mind which would allow me to share this good fortune with others.  Thank you very much!  Audrey”

What a wonderful community we live in where one’s first thought is to pay it forward!  Congratulations, Audrey!

In late spring of 2021, the QCHCA undertook a community survey, promoted via email and through our Facebook page.  Board member Paul Noble presented the results of the survey at the Association’s AGM on Tuesday, November 23.

Please join us for the Annual General Meeting and a presentation of the results of a community survey which was conducted in the spring of 2021. The president of QCHCA, Susan Haddon, will give her annual report, introduce new Board members, and hold the election for five executive positions.  Paul Noble will provide the results of the survey he facilitated in order to obtain feedback from our Quadra Cedar Hill residents. Paul is a public opinion researcher who lives in Saanich, serves on our Board as an area director, and values sustainability and building strong communities.  Over 400 residents responded to questions about their demographics, what they like and don’t like about living in Saanich, their thoughts on development and density, the role of the community association and their priorities for the future. All survey participants were invited to submit their names for a draw to win a $50.00 gift certificate for a local business, and the winner will be announced at the meeting. If you would like to join this Zoom meeting, send an email to Susan Haddon at qchca3003@gmail.com to request an invite and login details.