Mount Tolmie Community Association

Housing Dashboard

Dear Mount Tolmie neighbours,

Those of you following along with development and housing matters in our community might also be introduced in a new tool that the District of Saanich has introduced for public use. The Housing Dashboard brings together data from "issued development permits, building permit approvals, and housing completions to help users understand development activity and new housing that is being delivered." The tool is updated monthly.

With best wishes,

Susan Hamilton, President
MTCA

https://www.saanich.ca/EN/main/community/community-planning/housing-division/housing-dashboard.html?fbclid=IwdGRleAQzyGZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEekJxOh27Db-VrS9Oll3JiPS2PFIcb6D_01Z0CzZT-JltQLFz24FYr9tuVLQE_aem__odkfcolFVXVcK2G-m5i4w

Housing Dashboard Housing Dashboard

Hello!

Capital Region Connection in Action is a region-wide initiative focused on strengthening neighbourly connection, reducing isolation, and building more resilient, supportive communities. This spring, we're hosting two free, interactive workshops designed to help people build practical skills and confidence for connecting with others where they live:

Creating a Village: The Power of Community Connections in Turbulent Times
📅 Thursday, April 16 | 7 - 9pm | 📍Victoria Scottish Community Centre
https://www.resilientneighbourhoods.ca/2026/03/connection-in-action/

Growing a Village: Practical Skills for Building Neighbourly Connections
📅 Thursday, May 14 | 7 - 9pm | 📍Victoria Scottish Community Centre
https://www.resilientneighbourhoods.ca/2026/03/connection-in-action/

These free community workshops will be followed by a broader community activation during Loneliness Awareness Week (June 8-14, 2026), with activities happening across the region.

We're inviting a small group of aligned organizations to help share this information through your networks. Your voice helps us reach people who are already engaged in their community, and may be looking for simple ways to deepen those local connections.

Find out more (and register for the workshops!) here:
🌼 Capital Region Connection in Action
https://www.resilientneighbourhoods.ca/2026/03/connection-in-action/

Announcing Capital Region Connection in Action A new regional community-building initiative in the Greater Victoria area.

Shelbourne Valley Plan - reminder.

Dear Mount Tolmie neighbours,

A reminder that Saanich Council postponed consideration of the Shelbourne Valley Plan to the Special Committee of the Whole meeting of Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in Council Chambers, Saanich Municipal Hall, 770 Vernon Avenue, *commencing at 6:00 p.m (not 6:30 as previously stated)*. Please see links below for the full Council package and information about how to submit feedback.

The full Shelbourne Valley Plan proposal can be found here:
https://www.saanich.ca/assets/Community/Documents/Planning/CCVs/Proposed-Updated-Shelbourne-Valley-Plan.pdf

Another key document, with changes made in response to public feedback, can be found in the 5 page "Additional Changes" document here.
https://www.saanich.ca/assets/Community/Documents/Planning/CCVs/Additional-Changes-SVP-Draft-Proposed-Updated-SVP.pdf

To speak at the meeting, you may register to speak in person or via video on MS Teams. Please register by:
• Emailing the meeting date, agenda item you wish to speak to, and your phone number to [email protected]; or
• By calling 250-475-5501 and specifying which meeting date and agenda item you wish to speak to.

Deadline for registration is 12:00 p.m., noon, on the day of the meeting. An opportunity to speak during the meeting will be available, please watch the webstream for details. All meetings are streamed live on Saanich.ca

Instructions will be emailed to all registrants on the afternoon of the meeting.

Written correspondence received up to 12:00 p.m., noon, on the day of the meeting will be copied to Council for their consideration. All correspondence submitted will form part of the public record and may be published in a meeting agenda.
• Send your comments to Council by emailing [email protected]
• Mail your comments by post to Legislative Services, District of Saanich, 770 Vernon Avenue, Victoria, BC V8X 2W7.
• Leave your written comments in the dropbox by the main door at Municipal Hall, 770 Vernon Avenue.

The agenda package is available online, the Thursday before the meeting at Saanich.ca/agenda .

https://www.saanich.ca/EN/main/local-government/mayor-council/schedule-agendas-minutes.html

Sincerely,
Susan Hamilton
President, MTCA

Dear Mount Tolmie neighbours,

Saanich Council will consider the proposed Shelbourne Valley Plan on Monday February 2 at 6:30 pm.

All details below.

Sincerely,

Susan Hamilton
President, MTCA

This email is the official notification that Saanich Council will consider the Proposed Updated Shelbourne Valley Plan at a Committee of the Whole meeting to be held on Monday, February 2, 2026, in Council Chambers, Saanich Municipal Hall, 770 Vernon Avenue, commencing at 6:30 p.m.


To speak at the meeting, you may register to speak in person or via video on MS Teams. Please register by:

Emailing the meeting date, agenda item you wish to speak to, and your phone number to [email protected]; or
By calling 250-475-5501 and specifying which meeting date and agenda item you wish to speak to.


Deadline for registration is 12:00 p.m., noon, on the day of the meeting. An opportunity to speak during the meeting will be available, please watch the webstream for details. All meetings are streamed live on Saanich.ca

Instructions will be emailed to all registrants on the afternoon of the meeting.

Written correspondence received up to 12:00 p.m., noon, on the day of the meeting will be copied to Council for their consideration. All correspondence submitted will form part of the public record and may be published in a meeting agenda.

Send your comments to Council by emailing [email protected]
Mail your comments by post to Legislative Services, District of Saanich, 770 Vernon Avenue, Victoria, BC V8X 2W7.
Leave your written comments in the dropbox by the main door at Municipal Hall, 770 Vernon Avenue.

The agenda package will be available online on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Saanich.ca/agenda .

If, after viewing the agenda, you have any questions concerning the report's contents, please contact the Planning Department at 250-475-5471. If you have any questions concerning meeting procedures, please contact the Legislative Services Division at 250-475-5501 or by email at [email protected] .

Regards, Tara Da Silva

Senior Committee Clerk

Legislative Services Division

Legislative and Protective Services

District of Saanich

770 Vernon Ave.

Victoria BC V8X 2W7



t. 250-475-5494 ext. 3503

e. [email protected]

saanich.ca