Thank you for your ongoing interest in the Tree Protection Bylaw Review project.  As we experience prolonged rainfall heading into autumn, it is hard not to reflect on the role that trees play in contributing to the community’s resilience to…

Effective Thursday, November 4, 2021, the burning season will be open, with all fires requiring a permit. During the months of the burning season, open-air burning can take place only from sunrise to sunset every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of…

There will be a Public Hearing held on Monday, October 18, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Hall, 1620 Mills Road, North Saanich, to consider an amendment to the District of North Saanich Zoning Bylaw No. 1255…

Mayor and Council invite you to join them for an 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, October 20, 2021…

The District of North Saanich is accepting applications from individuals interested in serving on the following Commissions and Committees: Community Agricultural CommissionCommunity Planning CommissionCommunity Stewardship CommissionPeninsula Recreation CommissionSaanich Peninsula Water / Wastewater CommissionVictoria Airport Authority Noise Management Committee Find out…

Don't miss the Special Meeting of Council Official Community Plan (OCP) facilitated Council workshop on Wednesday, September 22, starting at 9:00 a.m. As we wrap up Phase 2 of the OCP review process, we thank everyone who has contributed their…

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…

Over the past nine months, there have been a variety of opportunities for public input during the first phases of updating the Official Community Plan (OCP). On Monday, July 12, Council adapted the OCP Review process in response to public…

On July 12, at 7:00 p.m. Council will consider the OCP Phase 2 Summary Report including the Engagement Summary and Emerging Concepts report. The report provides detailed engagement feedback, the draft vision, high-level goals, and an introduction, rationale, and initial…

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…