QCHCA Board member Philip Marciniak successfully tests new bike plow
B.C. man creates bike-mounted plow to blast through the snow Philip Marciniak was motivated by a desire to get Vietnamese food during a snowfall CBC News · Posted: Dec 20...
Saanich a Bird Friendly City plus – Annual Christmas Bird Count activities Dec 17
As environmental champions review what’s being lost and what may yet be gained from the world-wide Biodiversity Conference in Montreal this past week, some of us are looking back on...
Why Pollinators?
Why Pollinators? by contributor Sher Morgan There are over 450 native bee species in B.C., about 200 dwell here on Southern Vancouver Island. We often think of bees when talk...
Mapping Pollinators in our neighborhood
What’s that Buzz? Mapping Pollinators in our neighbourhoods by contributor Sher Morgan There was a friendly buzz of anticipation on a sunny Saturday morning earlier this month as neighbours...
Presentation of proposed 975-985 MCKENZIE AVE. + 982-988 ANNIE ST development
A neighbourhood meeting by John Bourcet, Construction Manager, and Koka Architects for 975-985 McKenzie and 982-988 Annie Street was co-hosted by QCHCA on November 9 at the Swan Lake Nature...
CRD’s Environmental Services’ ideas for a gift-giving season with less waste
December is known as the month of festivities and traditions. You’re likely to put up decorations, get together with friends and family, and exchange gifts. These are all fun and...
A new traffic sign that combines the properties of ‘Stop’ and ‘Yield
Did you know that fifty percent of traffic accidents happen at intersections? Gary Lauder shares a brilliant and cheap idea for helping drivers move along smoothly: a new traffic sign...
Walk/roll map – help identify areas of safety concern for pedestrians and cyclists
WalkRollMap.org is a crowdsourcing tool for mapping micro barriers to accessible walking and rolling. What is a micro barrier? Anything that makes it harder (or maybe even impossible!) to walk...
Presentation by Alanna McDonagh, Saanich Senior Planner
QCHCA hosted a well-attended presentation and question and answer session by Saanich’s Senior Planner, Alanna McDonagh, on Tuesday evening, October 25 at Reynolds School in the library. The...
Your input sought on Saanich citizen and business survey
Citizen and Business Survey Saanich conducts the citizen and business surveys every four years following the start of a new council term. Randomly selected residents and businesses are asked questions...
New pedestrian crosswalk on Saanich Road at Leslie Drive
The District of Saanich is undertaking a crosswalk project at the intersection of Saanich Road at Leslie Drive. The project scope includes upgrading the existing sidewalk on the west side...
Platinum Jubilee Fest at Government House August 19
Everyone is welcome to the free, family-friendly Platinum Jubilee Fest at Government House on August 19, 2:30 – 5:30 pm at Government House, 1401 Rockland Avenue. Celebrating Her Majesty Queen...