The District of North Saanich is reviewing its Tree Protection Bylaw. The Bylaw was adopted in 2002 and has not been substantially updated since then. However, the challenges facing North Saanich’s community forest, as well as best practices for its…
Based on the recommendations of an emergency assessment, a review of road volumes and access, and an assessment of the risks associated with an immediate temporary repair, the District of North Saanich will maintain the closure of Chalet Road until…
District staff are currently assessing the consequences of the heavy rainfall that North Saanich experienced earlier this week. The rainfall, which Environment Canada characterized as a "significant atmospheric river event", resulted in heavy rain, localized flooding, and pooled water throughout…
On Monday, November 22 at 7:00 p.m., there will be a Special Meeting of Council to discuss the next steps for the Official Community Plan (OCP) review prior to moving into Phase 3 (Drafting the Plan). At this meeting, Council…
Crews from BC Parks and the BC Wildfire Service are currently working in ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱/John Dean Park to conduct tree falling and some controlled pile burning. Plans to begin controlled burning have accelerated to take advantage of environmental conditions, and burning…
On September 22, Mayor and Council participated in a Special Meeting of Council about the Official Community Plan (OCP) review and directed staff to return in November 2021 with a revised schedule, budget, and detailed plan for further engagement with…
Starting on the week of September 27, 2021, staff from the Capital Regional District (CRD) will undertake a two-week-long residential tap sampling program in select areas of Deep Cove and Dean Park. The CRD has already extended the invitation to…
There are still five pop-ups remaining for the unveiling of the Official Community Plan vision, goals and emerging concepts, including two on Fri, Jun 11. The pop-ups are subject to weather. If you can't make it to the pop-ups, you…
The District of North Saanich is developing plans to manage our drainage infrastructure as part of the District’s overall asset management program: Drainage Master Plan: The Drainage Master Plan will serve as a guide for how we plan, operate, and…
Have you filled out the Official Community Plan (OCP) survey yet? There's one week left to take a deep dive on six key topics: Agriculture & the Food SectorHealthy CommunitiesMarine and Land-based Natural SystemsHousing and AffordabilityJobs and the Local EconomyClimate…
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