Welcome
Welcome to the James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) website. The Association is a non-profit society of creative and committed James Bay residents who are actively involved in the community and share a desire to work together for the benefit of our neighbourhood.
JBNA is recognized by the City of Victoria as the land-use consultative organization for James Bay. Our focus includes all land-use matters such as developments and amenities, parks and green spaces, streets and transportation, and the environment.
Meetings are held, via Zoom, on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm.
Following the meeting the Zoom video recordings and meeting presentation slides will be available here
Featured Posts
Irving Park Sheltering
The amended motion below was passed at the April 18th Council of the Whole meeting.Essentially, subject to indoor sheltering or housing being obtained, sheltering in
600 Dallas Rd Development Proposal
CALUC Meeting: 10th April 2024: Presentation Slides Zoom Recording CALUC letter sent to City Proposal Details
Proposed Menzies St Development
The timeline follows below: April 9th 2004: Revised plans posted on Development tracker March 13th 2024: Developer presentation of revised plans (not a CALUC) January 9th
OCP Survey – JBNA letter to the City
The following letter was sent by JBNA to the City to express our deep dismay and disappointment with the City’s OCP Survey.
An Analysis of the 2024 Cruise Season
The analysis below is based on the GVHA schedule as of 31st March 2024. Page numbers refer to the downloadable PDF document below. 315 ships
Revised 50 Government St. Development Proposal
14th February 2024 CALUC Revised plans were posted on the City’s Development Tracker on 16th January 2023. The application is for a rezoning and no
Proposed Amica – 50 Douglas St. Development
February 2024: Developer Update, Zoom Recording January 2024: Revised plans posted on Development Tracker Click here to view the plans on the development tracker December
Quebec/Montreal/Kingston Development Proposal
January 2024: Revised plans posted on development tracker September 2023: JBNA explains their concerns in a letter to Council, an extract follows: “With respect to the development
James Bay Particulate Matter Monitors
The PM2.5 Measurements This image shows the location of the three publicly available ultra fine particulate matter (PM2.5) PurpleAir monitors visible in James Bay and the
515-519 Rithet St. Development Proposal
The CALUC ZOOM meeting for this proposal was held on Wednesday November 8th 2023 Click here for the video recording of the meetingClick here for the
415 Parry, 544-556 Toronto St. Proposal
The developer presented the revised proposal at the JBNA ZOOM CALUC meeting on 11th October 2023. Please find below: Video recording of the meeting Presentation
OCP 10-year Update, Alternative Timeline and Implications
“OCP 10-year Update Alternative Timeline and Implications” was item F3 on the 11th May 2023 Committee of the Whole agenda. “A report regarding considerations for
Neighbourhood Association Primer
This is a presentation by the City of Victoria Neighbourhoods team. “You will learn about the role of neighbourhood associations and how you can get
Missing Middle Presentation
A public hearing on the Missing Middle Housing Initiative took place on 4th August 2022. The hearings will resume on 1st September Marg Gardiner’s presentation
James Bay Recycle Saturdays
Recycle Saturdays in James Bay When: JBNA Recycle Saturdays are every 3rd Saturday of each month 10 am until noon.Where: Off street, corner of Simcoe and
James Bay 2021 Census Data
These slides were presented during the JBNA May Zoom Meeting. To view the zoom recording click here (census presentation begins at 44 minutes)
New analysis exposes cruise tourism benefits as overinflated myth (April 2022)
View below both the Executive Summary and the Rull Report Executive Summary: Full Report:
Fair-Sailing Launches to Rethink Cruise Tourism in Victoria
1st September 2021 Times Colonist Op-Ed
JBNA presents to Council at Cruise Workshop
Speakers notes (JBNA only) are below the video and can be scrolled to follow the video. Several backup documents were provided to Mayor and Council
CTV – Cruise ship garbage angers local residents
The CTV clip below was broadcast on 13th August, 2019 From the CTV website: “Victoria residents across the street from a new waste-processing facility are
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“Provide feedback on the 2024-2028 Draft Financial Plan (2024 Draft Budget) in person, by phone, in writing or video and tune in to the live webcast on Thursday, April 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Victoria City Hall.“
2024 Draft Budget
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NOTICE: Road closure at Dallas Road and Cook Street for paving
🕓 April 22, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
🚧 Detours in place, follow signage
🚩 Expect delays and please use caution while traveling near construction zones
#YYJTraffic #YYJ
Are you part of a strata? 🏬
The City is seeking input from strata councils on the design of a new waste-collection service for all multi-family buildings.
Ask a representative from your strata to complete a short survey:
Survey is open until April 28
Waste Collection Service for Multi-Family Buildings
The City is seeking feedback from strata councils and property managers to help staff design a new municipal servi...
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🏭 Curious about Victoria’s GHG emissions and future plans? Check out this link 🔗
Energy and Carbon Emissions Reporting
Background The City of Victoria is addressing climate change by actively working to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emis...
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Call for volunteers tomorrow:
Contact Friends of Beacon Hill Park for more info:
http://www.fbhp.ca
info@fbhp.ca
Linked map: https://fbhp.ca/BHP-Main-Map
Tsunami Preparedness Week is April 14-20. This is your sign to attend a free emergency preparedness workshop. If you're tsunami-ready, you’re ready for anything. Register free at http://VictoriaReady.ca #TsunamiPrepWeek #YYJ
Are you at risk? 🔥
This portal shows the areas in the CRD most vulnerable to extreme heat:
Be prepared for summer!
CRD - Regional Heat Map
Explore heat risk vulnerability for your area.
heat.prepareyourself.ca
📰 BREAKING NEWS:
Motion to end sheltering in Irving Park passes.
https://jbna.org/2024/04/irving-park-sheltering/
Sheltering in Irving Park & Vic West Park will be prohibited by August 1st, 2024.
Follow the link above to learn more.
Times Colonist article as well: https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/victoria-moves-toward-banning-sheltering-in-two-more-parks-8622814
🚲For cyclists and those interested: Take this survey regarding AAA Network routes and Bike Valet expansion
Follow the link above to fill out the survey ^
Please fill out this form
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Recycling Saturday is coming up, April 20, 10-12 at the corner of Simcoe and Oswego Sts, by the school. Bring your styrofoam, batteries, light bulbs, electronics, small electrical tools and appliances, and soft plastic bags to the JBNA recycling volunteers. By donation.
If you live, work or play in a tsunami hazard zone, you’re closer to safety than you think! Get to know the hazard and safe zones during Tsunami Preparedness Week at http://victoria.ca/tsunamimap. For more information visit http://VictoriaReady.ca #TsunamiPrepWeek #YYJ
Watch your mailbox! The Citizens’ Assembly on Municipal Amalgamation is mailing 10,000 invitations to randomly selected households in Victoria and Saanich in search of volunteers for the upcoming Assembly. The deadline to respond is May 16. More info at http://victoriasaanich.ca.
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