Water wise suggestions from the CRD
In the dry summer months, water use in the region nearly doubles due to outdoor watering of lawns and gardens. As the most common residential landscape, lawns are the thirsty culprit...
Abstract Dev’t proposal for Quadra at Palmer
Abstract Development has submitted a rezoning and development permit application for 3839 Quadra Street on the southeast corner of Palmer. The rezoning requested is from RS-6 (single family...
Virtual Garden Tour, Real Joy and Inspiration
Victoria Hospice invites you to share a wonderful local garden tour, exploring some truly inspiring gardens and meeting their enthusiastic owners for some great insights and fun….all free!! You...
Black Lives Matter
The Quadra Cedar Hill Community Association stands in solidarity with the Black community, including our neighbours and community members. We see you. We hear you. We stand with you. Black...
Calling all Mason Bee enthusiasts
As many of us know, many pollinators are under threat from habitat loss, pesticide, and disease. Sometimes it can seem a daunting task to find ways to help these vital...
Public Hearing JUNE 20 re Housing Occupancy Limit of Unrelated Residents
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING for the purpose of a PUBLIC HEARING will be held in the SAANICH MUNICIPAL HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 770 Vernon Avenue, Victoria...
Public engagement in Council meetings and public hearings during Covid
Saanich’s Legislative Clerk has advised that, “in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and to ensure social distancing, the Municipal Hall is closed to the public. Therefore the proposed bylaws...
FREE webinar on Community Food Resources, April 22, 3 – 4 pm
CRFair is hosting ‘FOOD RESOURCES IN YOUR COMMUNITY’, a free webinar on April 22 at 03:00 PM Register in advance for this webinar:...
Message from Mayor Haynes re April 20 agenda item on amalgamation
QCHCA received the following message from Mayor Haynes through the Saanich Community Association Network (SCAN) today: Given the reality of the COVD-19 pandemic situation, as you know there are two...
April 20 Council meeting to include item re canceling amalgamation study
“The District of Saanich is considering cancelling its study into possibly amalgamating with Victoria due to COVID-19” according to CTV News. The question will be discussed at...
Message from Mayor Haynes
Hello Community Associations, As we are about to go into the amazingly sunny celebratory weekend I wanted to touch base and say hi. As you can see from the various...
Covid-related changes at Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary
Kathleen Burton, Executive Director of the Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary, has asked us to pass on information related to changes at the sanctuary necessitated by the Covid pandemic: PLEASE do...
