Saanich undertaking Alternate Approval Process to obtain electoral approval to borrow up to $150M
Alternate Approval Process for funding for Saanich Operations Centre redevelopment Saanich is undertaking an Alternate Approval Process (AAP) “to obtain electoral approval . . . to borrow up to...
GoByBike Week 2025 kicks off May 30
Capital Bike’s GoByBike Week 2025, organized in partnership with Greater Victoria communities, will have 14 “Celebration Stations” arranged across the CRD for riders to visit and add a stamp to...
Why pollinators matter
Why Pollinators Matter One in every three bites of food you eat depends on a pollinator. Pollinators – like bees, butterflies, birds, bats and even moths – play a vital...
Saanich’s Urban Forest talk, May 7
CCA MAY 7th URBAN FOREST LECTURE FLYER FINAL Everyone is invited to a special talk by Ryan Senechal, urban forester, on May 7 at Broadview United, hosted jointly by Camosun...
WHAT’S CHUFF ? – 2024 Year in Review
CHUFF sprouted April 2022 as an initiative of our community association’s Climate Action group. In Saanich, food and our food systems are the third greatest contributor to carbon emissions after...
Saanich seeking elector approval to borrow funds through AAP – submission deadline is March 19
Alternative Approval Process (AAP): An AAP is to seek approval of the electors to borrow funds for various improvements in the community. This borrowing strategy is being proposed to mitigate the...
Letter to QCHCA and area residents from Abstract Developments
Letter to QCHCA and area residents from Abstract Developments Dear QCHCA and area residents, Firstly, thank you for your patience as we’ve navigated this challenging situation. We are very grateful...
Special Council meeting TUESDAY, FEB. 11 for Quadra McKenzie Plan check-in
A Special Council Meeting is planned for February 11, 2025, for a Quadra McKenzie Plan Check-in with Council and presentation of the Phase 3 Community and Stakeholder Engagement Summary. The...
Saanich seeking your input – survey open until Jan 12
Citizen and business surveys Saanich conducts the citizen and business surveys every four years following the start of a new council term. Survey questions cover topics such as municipal service...
Letter from Abstract Developments re recent fire
Dear neighbour, As a member of your local community we wanted to reach out and share what information we have been able to share to date with other stakeholders about...
Surveys, open houses and online opportunities to react to draft Quadra McKenzie Study
The Draft Quadra McKenzie Plan is now available for review and is a key document that will inform the shape and nature of our community in the foreseeable future. This...
A pollinator garden is taking shape on Astoria
In early October, work on two pollinator-friendly gardens began on the boulevards on the north and south side of Astoria at Willerton. The project is being led by Susan Morrow...
