Saanich is looking at dealing with the ongoing problem of abandoned garbage that plagues Cuthbert Holmes Park.

The issue stems mostly from campers who set up semi-permanent sites. Their B次元官网网址榗hattels,B次元官网网址� or personal possessions, are often single use items or, are items that become unusable as they are quickly damaged by the unprotected elements. Campers soon move on, whether itB次元官网网址檚 to a housing situation, or sometimes within the park but to a new site.

Saanich Mayor Richard Atwell confirmed that B次元官网网址淪aanich is working on a parks bylaw revision that would address chattels in parks like Cuthbert Holmes Park.B次元官网网址�

The directive came during council on March 19, from a brief B次元官网网址渞ise and reportB次元官网网址� based on an in-camera meeting held earlier that day.

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The goal is to empower Saanich Parks, Saanich bylaw officers, and Saanich Police, with the ability to enforce stricter protection of parks, namely Cuthbert Holmes, a long-term favourite of campers for its proximity to the amenities offered at George R. Pearkes Recreation Centre, Tillicum Shopping Centre and the surrounding area.

SaanichB次元官网网址檚 municipal solicitor is among those currently considering a bylaw revision, Atwell said, but thereB次元官网网址檚 no set date for the report to come to council.

The and other parks in Saanich Saanich PoliceB次元官网网址檚 community engagement division are familiar with campers and are usually on a first-name basis. Even the parkB次元官网网址檚 biggest advocates, such as Julian Anderson, have argued there is no sense in removing campers without anywhere to put them. The police have helped many find shelter, though some return regardless.