Job Posting: Community Development Coordinator
We are seeking a Community Development Coordinator to oversee local environmental programs, organize neighbourhood events, develop engagement initiatives, and manage public-facing communication channels. Core Responsibilities Monthly Recycling Depot: Coordinate and operate a once-a-month recycling depot. Load, transport, and unload collected recyclables at various CRD collection depots. Monthly Clean Team: Organize and lead monthly volunteer litter-picking […]
JBNA All Candidates Meeting: September 25 at the Hotel Grand Pacific
The James Bay Neighbourhood Association (JBNA) will be hosting an All Candidates Meeting for city council (excluding mayoral candidates). Community forums like this are essential for local democracy, giving James Bay residents a direct opportunity to hear from candidates and discuss the issues that impact our neighbourhood. Event Details Who Can Attend: In-person attendance is […]
JBNA is Looking for a Board Secretary
Looking to give back to your community? Need volunteer hours or a boost to your resume? The James Bay Neighbourhood Association is looking for a volunteer secretary to join our non-profit board! Secretary’s Role & Responsibilities The secretary maintains records, ensures minutes are taken at meetings, runs Zoom and manages official documents. As a board […]
Announcing Jane’s Walk James Bay 2026
Jane’s Walk James Bay Festival Returns May 1–3, 2026, with 12 free guided walking tours, family friendly events, contests & more… Join the James Bay community for the second annual Jane’s Walk in James Bay, a weekend of exploration, connection, and discovery. This free, citizen-led family friendly event invites everyone in the spirit of Jane […]
JBNA’S ABCD Workshop Series
ABCD: BUILDING JAMES BAY’S STRENGTHS A FREE 3-Part Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) Workshop Series for James Bay Residents WHY ATTEND? James Bay is full of strengths. Neighbours who care, local knowledge, welcoming spaces, and people with all kinds of skills and ideas that make this community special. This series is about recognizing those […]
James Bay Resilience Hub: March 11th Workshop
The James Bay Resilience Hub is bringing neighbours together to build a stronger, more connected community. Put on by Doug Clarke (City of Victoria), the final workshop in the three-part series focuses on looking ahead and planning for what James Bay needs next. What to Expect Workshop #3, Highlight Anticipated Needs, will explore emerging challenges and […]
An Analysis of the 2026 Cruise Season
The analysis below is based on the GVHA schedule as of 25th January 2026. The first cruise ship is scheduled to arrive on 10th April. × Summary 331 ships and 970,000 passengers are scheduled for 2026 (p1) Mostly late departures (p5) with 71% departing after 11pm and 66% at midnight (p7). 85% depart after 10pm. […]
Emergency Management & Climate Resilient Workshop
OCP and James Bay: JB OCP Survey, Letter to Council & JBNA Presentation at OCP Public Hearing
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 President’s speech at the OCP hearing
Nighttime construction at the Heliport
The JBNA received this notice from the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority. This will affect residents near Camel Point (Helijet). If you have concerns, please email the GVHA at the address below: “On September 8, a contractor, working on behalf of the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA), will commence work on a shoreline stabilization project near […]