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 Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm.
Following the meeting the Zoom video recordings and meeting presentation slides will be available here
Posts
;
The JBNA will be transitioning from X to using Bluesky in the coming weeks. We will still have our Facebook page as well where you can expect to see updates. Stay tuned🦋
⏰ Clocks spring forward Sunday.
Don’t lose sleep over fire safety—check expiry dates and replace batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
Need a smoke alarm? You may qualify for a free one from the Victoria Fire Department. Learn more: http://victoria.ca/fireservice
Our first session is by Zoom on March 21, 2025 from 5:30 to 7:00. See attached poster.
Link to register: https://victoriacoolkit.info/workshop-application/
3/3
James Bay Neighbourhood Association
General Monthly Zoom Meeting
Tuesday*, March 11, 2025
7:00pm to 9:00pm
To join the March 11, 2025, ZOOM meeting, please register in advance at .
*please note the change to TUESDAYS for General Meetings going forward.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: JBNA Zoom Meeting. After registering, you will receive...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: JBNA Zoom Meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
bit.ly
From @CityOfVictoria
Upgrades coming to parts of Blanshard and Cook Streets to improve safety for everyone.
Includes pedestrian safety and accessibility improvements, dedicated space for biking and rolling, road paving and traffic signal upgrades.
https://app.cyberimpact.com/redirect?ct=8OpxX3NhCQpDhniHisyulgfZH9_ymbi3OdLVWXm0n-qmmYG7e6TX4VR3-OiVfbYzS7x1P0pnFIMfH_iHcoMXztxdcYe16iMbv6WV79DCgzbmM0W9Euk5Gh6lIQgy41Tz
Recently released:
https://jbna.org/draft-ocp-2402/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR20b6APXEpkeqmtvk2OFjimgjZzvCL-PRbIxqMAaB86Xup74YywWb9MdEg_aem_dkP_5_Z4714BxXKmjeBB8g
From @CityOfVictoria:
My Great Neighbourhood Grants Back for 10th Year
Apply for up to $7,500 to bring your local project or event to life.
https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/2025-26-street-upgrades-information-sessions-3812313?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR062RNqChHoyGGqD0Ar_NHwmneP6xaqCJD6hvOvts2DLDeH7hFWwP0oWA0_aem_qbNKeLGHAVW8_ttJ1BMIPw
TOMORROW (From the City):
Leave tree branches on the grass boulevard by 7 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 24 for chipping.
♻ Chipped branches are composted into mulch.
✅ Follow the guidelines in the link below to make sure your pile is picked up.
Yard & Garden Waste | City of Victoria
www.victoria.ca
From @CityOfVictoria:
Upcoming Emergency Preparedness Workshops
🚨 Get prepared for the unexpected & climate-related emergencies. Join a free Emergency Preparedness Workshops on Feb. 27 or March 27 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Registration is required.
Emergency Preparedness | City of Victoria
www.victoria.ca
From the City of Victoria - Local Government:
New EV Charging Fees:
⚡ Starting March 1, 2025, charging at City-owned fast chargers will cost $0.35 per kilowatt hour.
📍 These changes apply only to fast chargers at Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre and Victoria West Park.
Tree removal notice on Belleville:
🌳 🪵 The City’s 2025 Residential Branch Chipping service kicks off Monday, February 24. Leave tree branches on the grass boulevard by 7 a.m. that morning for chipping. Learn more at http://victoria.ca/branch.
Join the Association
and work with us for the benefit of all James Bay residents.
or, if you’re not ready to join but would like to receive our emails:
