🍁🚧Updated information package from the Canada Day Victoria event coordinators, including road closures:

IMPACT NOTIFICATION for the Belleville Terminal Project: - Sunday work June 27 to July 19, 2026, 10 am to 7 pm to prepare the foundation - There will be moderate levels of construction noise during daytime working hours including setting up equipment, generators and rock socketing

Today's Committee of the Whole meeting is underway. View the agenda & tune in to the live stream: ow.ly/aeVP50KQxLo #yyj

MONTHLY COMMUNITY MEETING & NEWS Tuesday, June 9th 2026 7:00 - 9:00 PM Online via Zoom Join us for the June 9th 2026 Zoom meeting by registering in advance here: bit.ly/4voJZFN

Spring #GoByBike Week is here! Join us at the City’s Celebration Station for info on our cycling network, upcoming projects, biking and walking resources plus giveaways. 📍June 3, 4-6 p.m. in Centennial Square

Tomorrow! 📣MONTHLY COMMUNITY MEETING & NEWS Tuesday, May 12th 2026 7:00 - 9:00 PM Online via Zoom Join us for the May 12th, 2026 Zoom meeting by registering in advance here: bit.ly/49g4j3D

The JBNA is sponsoring a Jane's Walk in less than 2 weeks! Find details here: janeswalkjamesbayvictoria.ca

Big thanks to everyone that came out to the AGM + MGM last night. Your 2026-27 JBNA Board of Directors are: President: Trevor Moat Vice President: Keira Jackson Treasurer: Franklin Stewart Secretary: Vacant (feel free to reach out if interested!) Directors-at-Large: Kirke Buhne & Pat McGuire

HAPPENING THIS SUNDAY: The discussion that follows will be hosted by community nurse, Helen Boyd, on knowing our watershed and Kathryn Panksowski, JBNA Gardening Coordinator, who will speak about rain gardens.

📣MONTHLY COMMUNITY MEETING: Tuesday, March 10th, 2026 7:00 - 9:00 PM Online via Zoom Join us for the March 10th, 2026 Zoom meeting by registering in advance here: bit.ly/4aRgqpe

Thursday, February 12, Street closures for Lieutenant Governor Full Closures: 1:00 PM – 1:40 PM (approx.) Belleville Street (Menzies → Government) 1:00 PM – 3:15 PM Menzies Street (Quebec → Belleville) No Left turn onto Menzies via Quebec: Quebec Street (Oswego → Menzies) No left turns onto Menzies

James Bay Neighbourhood Association General Monthly Zoom Meeting: Tuesday, February 10th, 2026 @ 7:00 - 9:00 PM To join the February 10th, 2026, ZOOM meeting, please register in advance at bit.ly/3NN4H1S.

🚨Emergency experts will be running the following Neighbourhood Resilience Workshops in James Bay at the James Bay Community School Centre 📅6:30 - 8 pm on Wednesday, - January 28th - February 11th - & March 11th

Happy New Year! Join our general meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at bit.ly/4sk6Fq6. Transportation updates on a potential new bus loop, neighbourhood parking and traffic calming efforts are on the agenda.

December Social Event – Now at Capacity We are currently at capacity for our December Social Event. Thank you for the wonderful enthusiasm and support! We wish everyone a warm, joyful, and peaceful holiday season, and we look forward to celebrating with you at future events. JBNA

Last one this coming Wednesday! Meet your neighbours and build resiliency in the face of climate emergencies. Located @ James Bay Community Centre (Oswego School)

📣JBNA General Monthly Zoom Meeting Wednesday, November 12, 2025 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Please note: November’s monthly meeting will be held on the second Wednesday of the month due to the Remembrance Day holiday. To join the November 12, 2025, ZOOM meeting, please register in advance at bit.ly/4noHHSE.

📣JBNA General Monthly Zoom Meeting: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm To join the October 14, 2025, ZOOM meeting, please register in advance at bit.ly/4glHGx2. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

From @victoria.ca: "Reusable Cup Contest Back for its Second Year" Follow the link to find local Discovery Coffee and Imagine: Studio Café on the James Bay list: victoria.ca/reuse.

To mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Canadian flag at City Hall will be flown at half-mast. Today is an opportunity for Canadians to commemorate the history and ongoing trauma caused by residential schools and honour those lost and the communities who continue to be impacted.

📍 LAST CHANCE to tell us where you want to go! Suggest parking zone locations (where shared e-bikes will be parked and available for use) by dropping pins on the map at engage.victoria.ca/bikeshare before Sept. 24! #yyjbike

The JBNA has been soliciting community input on the proposed OCP and sharing the information with our Mayor and City Council. You can find data, summaries and our President's OCP Hearing speech at the link below: www.jbna.org/2025/09/ocp-... Thank you for your continued engagement! JBNA Board

From the GVHA on Camel Point Shore Stabilization Project: Work Schedule • Work begins on September 8, 2025 (7 days a week except holidays) • Construction will take place at night to avoid disrupting Helijet flight operations. • The project is scheduled to finish by November 30, 2025.

From the city: A digital postcard with details about an upcoming project on Superior Street near the Oswego Street intersection.

📣James Bay Neighbourhood Association General Monthly Zoom Meeting Tuesday, September 9, 2025 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm To join the ZOOM meeting, please register in advance at bit.ly/4g45ntM. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Victoria Police Chief Const. Del Manak will formally pass the command of VicPD to new Chief Const. Fiona Wilson, on Thursday afternoon.

Notice of tree removals from the city (these are routine notices we receive alerting us to dying or diseased trees).

🚴The CoV is piloting a new cycling wayfinding system and starting in James Bay. Cyclists will use a digital map along with stickers on street poles to navigate routes. Green stickers will begin appearing in the coming weeks. Feedback can be directed to victoria.ca/cycling or [email protected].

📝The JBNA wants your feedback about the Official Community Plan (OCP) for the public hearing on Sept 11! We intend to share the results of this survey with City staff and Council to provide guidance on the issues that matter most to James Bay residents. Link to Survey: forms.gle/apCzrvr1m4xn...

Polish Fest underway at White Eagle Hall - Niagara closed between Dock St. and Montreal.

🚲BIKE RACE NOTICE - SATURDAY AUGUST 16TH⚠️: Full road closures to parts of James Bay (Dallas Rd, Erie St, St Lawrence, Kingston, Montreal, Quebec, Pendray, Belleville) between 10:20 AM – 3:50 PM. Residents will be allowed access to homes during breaks in cyclist flow.

Help Shape E-Bike Share in Your Neighbourhood The City is currently planning the locations of these parking zones, and they want to know the best spots in your neighbourhood – share your suggestions by Sept. 24! Learn more: engage.victoria.ca/bikeshare

The latest Housing Strategy Annual Review (2024) from the City of Victoria is available here: www.victoria.ca/media/file/h... New this year is an interactive tool to explore the contents of the report: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/e39d...

🌱Get Growing Victoria! Free Food Seedlings for JAMES BAY Saturday, August 9, 10-noon Irving Park New grower? The Compost Education Centre will be on hand to offer growing advice, or you can sign up for this free zoom class, specifically designed for new growers picking up Get Growing Seedlings.

The City has updated its OCP page, and an online OCP information session is now scheduled for August 20: engage.victoria.ca/ocp – registration is required: www.eventbrite.ca/e/lets-talk-...

Note: There will be no General Meeting in August as it is our summer break.

🌱Tour The Herb Garden at Fisherman's Wharf Park Last chance this year! Sunday, August 3 1 - 3 pm Free

Hi Neighbours! Be aware of Closures for Deuce Days: Thursday, July 17th 2025 to Sunday, July 20th 2025 Check our Facebook for all the details: www.facebook.com/jamesbayneig...

For those interested, the City Climate Action Team will be having a tent at the James Bay Market on August 23 and September 13. Other dates below:

Victoria Pride is here! 🏳️‍🌈 And as always, the Pride Festival will be held in MacDonald Park right here in James Bay. Check the Pride Parade map for upcoming road closures here: victoriapridesociety.org/pride-2025/p...

📢 James Bay Neighbourhood Association General Monthly Zoom Meeting, Tuesday July 8, 2025 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm To join the June 8th, 2025, ZOOM meeting, please register in advance at bit.ly/44a1RZh.

Canada Day in Victoria🍁 On Tuesday, July 1, Victoria’s Inner Harbour and Legislature lawn will host a full day of Canada Day celebrations, including live music, local food, activities for all and a fireworks finale. For the full schedule, maps, road closures, etc., visit canadadayvictoria.ca.

"City councillors in Victoria have voted to endorse a 79-page plan that aims to address issues around public disorder and a 'diminished sense of community safety and well-being.'" - CBC Read more here: www.victoria.ca/city-governm...

We will be at the James Bay market tomorrow from 9-3! Come say hello. What: JBNA booth at the market for info about what we do When: Saturday, June 14th 9am - 3pm Where: Superior & Menzies St.

Happening this Friday at the James Bay Community School!

📣James Bay Neighbourhood Association General Monthly Zoom Meeting Tuesday, Jun 10, 2025 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm To join the June 10th, 2025, ZOOM meeting, please register in advance at bit.ly/43FX3dO.

Happening this Friday at South Park Family School!

🌱Visit The Herb Garden at Fisherman's Wharf Park🧑‍🌾 Sunday, June 1, 1-3 pm Corner of Erie and St. Lawrence Drop by on Sunday to check out what's growing this year. Garden volunteers will be on hand to answer your questions or give a full tour. Free.

If anyone is wondering where Irving Park's colourful sea can has gone, the city had to remove it since it was damaged and rusted beyond repair. Fortunately, staff made sure to snap photos of the container's decorative murals as a community keepsake.

📣 JBNA General Monthly Zoom Meeting Tuesday, May 13, 2025 7:00pm to 9:00pm To join the May 13th, 2025, ZOOM meeting, please register in advance at bit.ly/3GBydDZ.