Participate in a water quality study

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Clint Lalonde

The BC Centre for Disease Control is looking for local residents to take part in a focus group on water quality in our community (pdf).

There are 2 opportunities for you to participate in the water quality focus group at Henderson Rec Centre on June 6th. The first session takes place between 11am and 12:30pm, with the second happening that evening from 5:30pm to 7pm.

No prior knowledge of water quality issues is required to take part. Participants must be 19 years or older and speak English.

If you are interested in participating, contact egladstone@cheos.ubc.ca or call 1-877-575-5015. Participants will receive $75.00.

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SCAN Workshop

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Clint Lalonde

On May 12th, SCAN is hosting a one day “BYO Brown Bag Workshop” (pdf agenda) focusing on two topics: development in Saanich, and protecting food producing lands in Saanich.

The Saanich Community Association Network (SCAN) is a network of community associations and groups with the purpose of communication, information sharing, education and support.

Each community association can send up to three participants, and the CCA would like to invite any interested residents of the Camosun area to participate. If you are interested in attending the one day workshop, please email the CCA SCAN representative Yves Bajard at yves@bajard.net by Wednesday, May 9th.

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Shelbourne Street Assessment Walk

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Clint Lalonde

The Friends of Shelbourne Valley are planning a 90 minute walk through the Shelbourne Valley on Saturday, May 5th at 1pm, starting from the Esso gas station on the corner of Shelbourne and Mackenzie (3954 Shelbourne St).

The information gleaned from this walk will inform discussions at future Shelbourne Valley Stakeholder meetings and in planning community walks to coincide with the Open Houses Saanich will hold when the Shelbourne transportation options are presented to the public.

The walk will occur, rain or shine, and depending on weather, a suitable venue will be chosen for an after walk discussion.

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UVic CARSA open houses

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Caleb

Click on the link below to view the pdf poster for the upcoming round of UVic CARSA open houses. Nearest to the CCA is St. Aidan’s on Saturday, April 28th:
UVic CARSA open houses

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1535 Oak Crest – rezoning proposal

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Caleb

An application has been filled for rezoning of the property at 1535 Oak Crest from RS-6 (single-family) to RD-1 (duplex). (see map)
Survey packages are being distributed this weekend to neighbouring residents.
Additional information that may aid in filling out these surveys is found by clicking on the link below.
Continue reading →

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Invasive Plant Removel Browning Park April 28

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Clint Lalonde

There will be another invasive plant removal work party at Browning Park on Saturday, April 28th from 10am to noon. Bring your family and come help remove invasive plants from Browning Park.

The invasive plant removal is sponsored by Saanich’s pulling together program, the Bowker Creek initiative & the Camosun Community Association.

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April meeting moved to April 19th

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Clint Lalonde

The April meeting of the Camosun Community Association scheduled for Thursday, April 12th has been moved to Thursday April 19th at 7pm.

The meeting will be held in its usual location; Learning Room A, Patient Care Centre, Royal Jubilee Hospital, 1952 Bay Street, and is open to all residents of the Camosun community.

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BLOCK WATCH

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Michael

Spring Newsletter 2012

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UVic CARSA Open Houses

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Caleb

Have your say in a new round of consultation for UVic’s CARSA project. Interactive drop-in open houses will be held on the following days:

March 8th, 2012
Lambrick Park Secondary School
4139 Torquay Drive
5:00-8:00pm

March 10th, 2012
St. Aidan’s United Church
3703 St. Aidan’s Street
12:00-3:00pm

March 14th, 2012
Queenswood Centre
2494 Arbutus Road
4:00-8:00pm

Check out the following pdf for more info:
CARSA Open House Notice

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CCA Annual General Meeting rescheduled to March 8th

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Clint Lalonde

The CCA Annual General Meeting will happen on Thursday, March 8 at 7 pm in Learning Room A (South 150A) or B “Room South 150B” on the main floor of the new Patient Care Centre at the Royal Jubilee Hospital.

During the AGM the CCA will be electing a new Board of Directors for 2012, and celebrating the Blockwatch coordinators in our community. Come on out and meet your Blockwatch coordinator.

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