The Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) process was created in BC as a response to the devastating 2003 wildfire in Kelowna. CWPPs are managed and funded through the Strategic Wildfire Prevention Working Group and are an integral part of the…
The District will be doing its annual chip sealing (weather permitting) on July 13 and 14, 2021 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This pavement surface treatment extends the life of rural roadways with lower traffic volumes. More information on…
A dramatic increase in the use of water over the past weekend has placed much higher than normal demand on the water supply and storage resulting in low pressure or a possible interruption in service. Lawn and garden watering with…
We are grateful to have received $2,375,000 of Federal Gas Tax funding for the Scoter Trail Upgrade and West Saanich Bike Lane infrastructure improvement projects completed in 2020. Scoter Trail Upgrade The Scoter Trail upgrade included preservation of the natural…
Mayor and Council invite you to join them for the upcoming community meeting. This is an opportunity to reconnect virtually with Council and your neighbours and have a conversation about current initiatives and District activities. Date: Wednesday, June 23, 2021…
The RCMP is warning Canadians to use extra caution to avoid becoming the victim of a COVID scam. More than 9,700 Canadians reported falling victim to a scam between March 6, 2020 and Jan. 31, 2021. One type of scam is phishing scams, which involves requests for…
Municipal governments in BC can no longer accept home owner grant applications. Eligible homeowners will need to claim grants directly with the province at gov.bc.ca/homeownergrant prior to the July 2, 2021 tax due date. Please note, eligible residents who defer…
The District of North Saanich and the Town of Sidney are partnering to explore the opportunity to create a pedestrian link between Reay Creek Park in North Saanich and Peter Grant Park in Sidney. Take the 5-minute survey and give…
The North Saanich Active Transportation Plan was approved in May 2021. This high-level plan, developed through two rounds of public engagement, provides guidance to staff for advancing active transportation initiatives. Major improvement projects identified in the plan require further technical…
The Draft Tree Protection Bylaw is ready for your review. Find out more about the key directions, trade-offs and impacts of the proposed changes. Attend the virtual question & answer session on Tuesday, May 11 at 7:00 p.m. Register by…
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