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Saanich receives anticipated EDPA report

Saanich receives anticipated EDPA report

A long-awaited report calls on Saanich to improve the “shared understanding” of the “intent and purpose” of a bylaw designed to protect environmentally sensitive areas (ESAs).
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LETTER: Many EDPA supporters not from Saanich

LETTER: Many EDPA supporters not from Saanich

I refer to the Nov. 10 article referencing the Saanich council ratifying their decision to rescind the current EDPA bylaw. The article negates to mention some key facts.
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Saanich rescinds controversial EDPA bylaw

Saanich rescinds controversial EDPA bylaw

A controversial bylaw designed to protect environmentally sensitive areas (ESAs) is on its way out.
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Letter: What about EDPA concerns?

Re: SEWAGE IN THE CRD: Money at the heart of treatment issue (Saanich News, March 30)
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Saanich council confirms end of EDPA

Saanich council confirms end of EDPA

Despite passionate appeals from critics, Saanich council voted 5-4 to rescind EDPA
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EDPA creates sprawl

The EDPA is really a Nimby bylaw cloaked in environmentalism allowing the “haves” to cash in at the expense of the “have nots”
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LETTER: The EDPA does not protect farmland

LETTER: The EDPA does not protect farmland

I wish to respond to earlier letters that suggested the EDPA supported farmland, as they are simply not correct. Anyone who states this needs to actually read the EDPA bylaw and guidelines that are in place now. I am concerned this view is being cultivated with the public leading up to the March 17 public hearing when the EDPA does the opposite based on the bylaw’s language and it’s application by Saanich .
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Citizens group calls for incentives on EDPA

Citizens group calls for incentives on EDPA

Saanich is holding an EDPA town hall on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Garth Homer Centre
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LETTER: Dialogue needed on EDPA bylaw

LETTER: Dialogue needed on EDPA bylaw

I attended the Saanich council meeting on July 24 and listened to the presentation by Jimmy Brett Allen of Diamond Consulting on the EDPA bylaw. What was more important for me was the Q&A session that followed the presentation. So here is my perspective on the current situation with respect to the EDPA bylaw.
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Homeowners speak out in support of EDPA

Homeowners speak out in support of EDPA

Saanich property in environmental development permit area sells over asking price
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