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...
Share your thoughts re the Official Community Plan update . . . SURVEY closes SUNDAY SEPT. 25
Saanich is updating the Saanich Official Community Plan and is seeking your input! If you haven’t done so yet, please complete the online survey The SURVEY CLOSES SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25. Survey...
QCHCA AGM May 24th 2022
QCHCA’s Annual General Meeting was conducted via Zoom. The draft of the minutes can be reviewed here: QCHCA AGM meeting 05.24.2022 Draft V2. Please contact QCHCA for a copy of the...
Free webinar June 2nd: Convert your lawn to meadow
Back by popular demand, join the CRD and Satinflower Nurseries for a FREE 90-minute webinar on Thursday, June 2 to learn how to convert your lawn into a low maintenance...
New Youth Climate Justice Group is looking for like-minded youth . . .
Are you 15 – 25 and passionate about addressing some of the issues that arise from the intersection of climate change, colonization, and racialized and gender-based inequities? The Youth Climate...
Fascinating and informative talk by Alistair Knox Youth Food Network
On May 24, members and friends of QCHCA were treated to an engaging and extremely informative talk by Alistair Knox, the Youth Network Coordinator for the Good Food Network &...
