The Petition to Save Over 100 Mighty Oaks in the Braefoot Area Has Been Having a Strong Effect.
The Petition to Save Over 100 Mighty Oaks in the Braefoot Area Has Been Having a Strong Effect.
The proposal to develop the property, which would have led to the loss of most of the oaks was intended to go before Saanich Council about half a year ago. It hasn't. With over 3500 signatures it appears that the petition to save the mighty Braefoot Oaks has been having a powerful effect, that may have provided a much needed space of time for the oaks, at least for the time being.
However, the fate of the oaks remains uncertain. Has the District of Saanich been waiting until after the 2026 election to make its move? It is critical then with General Voting day today (October 17, 2026) that the next council after the election is willing to save Saanich's remaining oak groves.
I Sasha Izard the petition's creator am running for a position on Saanich Council. I have made it my focus for many years to protect such oak groves. To save them it is critical that Bill 44 be repealed. Bill 44 is one of the worst pieces pieces of legislation ever made. It blanket upzones much of the Province, creating a situation where our neighbourhoods can be densified up to 4 to 6 times without a public hearing. Anything within the massively expanded building envelopes, thus loses environmental protections, including oaks like these.
In addition to making a clear stance on voting day, please also sign my petition to repeal Bill 44. If elected I will make it my highest priority to push the Province for the repeal of Bill 44, and for the full protection of Garry Oak groves and their ecosystems.
Petition · Repeal (or amend) BC Bill 44 to Restore Public Hearings and Municipal Powers over Zoning. - Canada · Change.org
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Let's continue to save these oaks together for the far distant future!!!!!!
Thank you again for all of your support!!!
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