James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA)
@jbnavictoria.bsky.social
The JBNA 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.
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
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
November 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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
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)
Located @ James Bay Community Centre (Oswego School)
November 14, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Last one this coming Wednesday! Meet your neighbours and build resiliency in the face of climate emergencies.
Located @ James Bay Community Centre (Oswego School)
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.
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.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: JBNA Zoom Meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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
October 28, 2025 at 5:05 PM
📣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.
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.
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.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: JBNA Zoom Meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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
October 8, 2025 at 7:48 PM
📣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.
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.
"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.
Waste Reduction | City of Victoria
victoria.ca
October 1, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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.
"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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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.
September 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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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📍 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
#yyjbike
September 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM
📍 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
#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
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
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...
www.jbna.org
September 17, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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
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.
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.
September 5, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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.
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.
A digital postcard with details about an upcoming project on Superior Street near the Oswego Street intersection.
September 3, 2025 at 10:47 PM
From the city:
A digital postcard with details about an upcoming project on Superior Street near the Oswego Street intersection.
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.
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.
September 3, 2025 at 12:02 AM
📣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.
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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Victoria Police Chief Const. Del Manak will formally pass the command of VicPD to new Chief Const. Fiona Wilson, on Thursday afternoon.
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.
cheknews.ca
August 28, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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).
August 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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 eng@victoria.ca.
Green stickers will begin appearing in the coming weeks. Feedback can be directed to victoria.ca/cycling or eng@victoria.ca.
Cycling Network | City of Victoria
victoria.ca
August 26, 2025 at 2:55 AM
🚴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.
Green stickers will begin appearing in the coming weeks. Feedback can be directed to victoria.ca/cycling or eng@victoria.ca.
📝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...
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...
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...
forms.gle
August 22, 2025 at 9:36 PM
📝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...
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.
August 17, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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.
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.
August 14, 2025 at 3:20 PM
🚲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.
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 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
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...
engage.victoria.ca
August 13, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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 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...
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...
August 9, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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...
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.
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.
August 8, 2025 at 6:42 PM
🌱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.
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-...
www.eventbrite.ca/e/lets-talk-...
Let's Talk: OCP Update
Public Hearing Online Information Session
www.eventbrite.ca
August 7, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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-...
www.eventbrite.ca/e/lets-talk-...
Note: There will be no General Meeting in August as it is our summer break.
August 6, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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
Last chance this year!
Sunday, August 3
1 - 3 pm
Free
August 3, 2025 at 4:44 PM
🌱Tour The Herb Garden at Fisherman's Wharf Park
Last chance this year!
Sunday, August 3
1 - 3 pm
Free
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...
Thursday, July 17th 2025
to
Sunday, July 20th 2025
Check our Facebook for all the details: www.facebook.com/jamesbayneig...
July 17, 2025 at 3:14 AM
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...
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:
July 15, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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: