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James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) @jbnavictoria.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Today, we recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The JBNA acknowledges that we live and work on the unceded traditional homelands of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples. • Local Event: songheesnation.ca/south-island-powwow • T&R Progress: indigenouswatchdog.org • Further Info: nctr.ca

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James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) @jbnavictoria.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Government St. closed between Superior and Michigan St. for paving repairs 🕓 Oct. 1 and 2, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. 🚧 Road closure and temporary parking restrictions in effect 🚩 Please follow signage and directions from crews

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James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) @jbnavictoria.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Capacity is full, but we are accepting a waitlist and questions for councillors submitted via email. Full list of candidates: www.victoria.ca/city-governm...

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James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) @jbnavictoria.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

📣Join us for the September 8th, 2026 Community Meeting at the JamesBay Community School Centre (140 Oswego St).

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Robert MJ Thompson @wh0n0z.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

My job today is to take my 97 year old special mom to Dallas Road to see the results of a man's (Jeff?) artistic gift to his neighbourhood. Months ago we had lingered in Jeff's driveway as he worked, charming my mom with his tales. @jbnavictoria.bsky.social @timescolonist.bsky.social

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James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) @jbnavictoria.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

On Saturday, Aug. 15th, some streets will be affected by the 15th annual Ryder Hesjedal’s Tour de Victoria. Up to 2,500 cyclists are participating in Victoria's largest one-day cycling event. Visit tourdevictoria.com/traffic/ for more info; detailed maps can be accessed here.

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James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) @jbnavictoria.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

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

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James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) @jbnavictoria.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

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

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City of Victoria @victoria.ca · 25/06/2026

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

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James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) @jbnavictoria.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

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

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City of Victoria @victoria.ca · 29/05/2026

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

Cyclists talk with City staff in pop-up tents set up in Centennial Square. Staff stand behind tables with brochures, maps, snacks and prizes.

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James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) @jbnavictoria.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

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

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Jane's Walk James Bay – citizen led walking tours

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James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) @jbnavictoria.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

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

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James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) @jbnavictoria.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

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.

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James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) @jbnavictoria.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

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

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James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) @jbnavictoria.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

🚨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

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James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) @jbnavictoria.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

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

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James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) @jbnavictoria.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

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

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James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) @jbnavictoria.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

📣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.

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: JBNA Zoom Meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) @jbnavictoria.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

📣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.

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: JBNA Zoom Meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) @jbnavictoria.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

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.

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Waste Reduction | City of Victoria

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City of Victoria @victoria.ca · 30/09/2025

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.

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City of Victoria @victoria.ca · 17/09/2025

📍 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

Sketch of bike share parking zone in the curb lane, approximately the size of one parking space and filled with about 7 e-bikes.

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James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) @jbnavictoria.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

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

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OCP and James Bay: JB OCP Survey, Letter to Council & JBNA Presentation at OCP Public Hearing - James Bay Neighbourhood Association

Click on each of the following to view the contents: JBNA OCP survey questions Raw survey results Our President’s slideshow summary of results Our President’s letter to Mayor and Council, and Our Pres...

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James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) @jbnavictoria.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

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.

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James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) @jbnavictoria.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

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

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James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) @jbnavictoria.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

📣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.

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CHEK News @cheknews.ca · 28/08/2025

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

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LIVE AT 1: VicPD formally changes chiefs from Del Manak to Fiona Wilson

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

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James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) @jbnavictoria.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

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

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James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) @jbnavictoria.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

🚴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 eng@victoria.ca.

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Cycling Network | City of Victoria

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James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) @jbnavictoria.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

📝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...

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The JBNA wants to hear your thoughts on the OCP!

The City of Victoria will be hosting a public hearing to consider the new OCP (Official Community Plan) on Thursday, September 11 at City Hall. The JBNA (James Bay Neighbourhood Association) is condu...

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James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) @jbnavictoria.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

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

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James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) @jbnavictoria.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

🚲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.

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James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) @jbnavictoria.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

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

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Bike Share Parking Zones

What’s Happening A new e-bike share system is coming to Victoria that will provide residents and visitors with more options to get around. Easy-to-ride e-bikes and helmets will be available in designa...

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James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) @jbnavictoria.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

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...

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James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) @jbnavictoria.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

🌱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.

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James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) @jbnavictoria.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

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-...

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Let's Talk: OCP Update

Public Hearing Online Information Session

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James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) @jbnavictoria.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

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

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James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) @jbnavictoria.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

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

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James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) @jbnavictoria.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

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...

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James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) @jbnavictoria.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

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:

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James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) @jbnavictoria.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

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...

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Pride Parade 2025

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James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) @jbnavictoria.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

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.

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CANADA DAY VICTORIA

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James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) @jbnavictoria.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

"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...

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Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan | City of Victoria

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James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) @jbnavictoria.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

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.

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