Due to the highly transmissible Omicron variant of COVID-19 and out of an abundance of caution, the District has reduced the number of people allowed in person at Council Meetings, starting Monday, January 17. • Four Councillors must be present…
The District of North Saanich invites residents to complete a survey about the 2022 District budget at connectnorthsaanich.ca/2022-budget. Community input from the survey will inform deliberations by the District of North Saanich Council in Spring, 2022, when they consider…
The District encourages North Saanich residents to prepare for extreme weather conditions, which Environment Canada has forecast for the coming week. Temperatures are expected to be well below seasonal, starting the night of Friday December 24, and continuing through the…
North Saanich is waiving both renewals and new business licence fees for 2022 to help support local businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have a 2021 North Saanich business licence, please look for your 2022 business licence in…
Council met to discuss the Tree Protection Bylaw Review at a Committee of the Whole Meeting on Monday, December 13. Responding to Council's direction from November 1, the project team presented findings from additional research and an additional engagement option…
On Monday, December 6, District Council directed staff to proceed to draft an Official Community Plan (OCP) focused on agriculture and local food systems, marine and natural systems, climate action, healthy communities, and jobs and the local economy and to…
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…
Council will meet to continue its discussion of the OCP and outstanding staff recommendations at a Special Meeting of Council on Monday, December 6 at 6:00 p.m. (one hour earlier than usual). The meeting agenda has been published at northsaanich.ca/council-meetings…
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…
The District of North Saanich is accepting applications from individuals interested in serving on the Community Agricultural Commission (CAC). The CAC provides recommendations to North Saanich Council on agricultural issues within the District. These issues may include comprehensive reviews or…
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