SPEC is hosting a survey to get input about how people view the Saanich Peninsula and how they think that Sidney, North Saanich and Central Saanich are managing the landscape and surrounding beaches. The input from this survey will lead to future recommendations on land and water use planning for…
Roberts Bay ResidentsFebruary 2025 NewsletterDear neighbours and friends, Happy New Year. We hope you are keeping warm and coping with the cold, snowy weather. This newsletter contains information about:The Wigeon, our most plentiful winter duckCreosote log removed quickly by Sidney Engineering ServicesDecember 13 storm in Roberts Bay American Wigeon (Anas americana)If you have walked…
POINT ONE The Federal Government needs to empower and supportcommunity initiatives.• There are a number of positive local solutions evolving in our coastal waters in an effort to fill the niche vacated by the federal government. However, their success requires the FederalGovernment to fulfill their legal obligations.• Likewise, for any…
Despite the rain and a no show by the Bufflehead ducks, the annual All Buffleheads Day celebration was still quite successful. Approximately 30 people showed up with their umbrellas and binos on Oct. 14th and heard from a variety of speakers including Mavis Underwood, Elder, Tsawout First Nation, Vicky Husband,…
Join the Friends of Shoal Harbour in celebrating the return of the Bufflehead duck to the waters of the Shoal Harbour Migratory Bird Sanctuary on…
The Friends of Shoal Harbour have offered three cruises of the Shoal Harbour Migratory Bird Sanctuary. Each has sold out quickly and have been very successful. In light of this response, the Friends are offering one more cruise.Thursday August 22nd. 9:00-1030AMIf you are interested in being on this tour, please…
Join the Friends of Shoal Harbour (FOSH) on July 27th for an informative and exciting 90 minute tour of Tsehum Harbour, Roberts Bay and the surrounding waters of the migratory bird sanctuary! During the cruise, one can expect to see a variety of migratory birds, both on the water and…
Are you satisfied with the steps your municipality is taking to address the climate emergency?” Take this poll and find out what your neighbours are saying about it.https://www.placespeak.com/en/topic/6761-engage-in-the-saanich-peninsula-bioregion/#/overview Sign in to PlaceSpeak and find the poll under Ways to Participate. Please join the discussion with other peninsula residents on PlaceSpeak and help…
