There is smoke in the area and this is caused by a wildland fire in Sooke located near the Sooke Potholes (Fire V61401). The North Saanich Fire Department is monitoring conditions in our area and BC Wildfire bulletins, and we…

Did you miss our OCP engagement events in May and June? If so, we are running four pop-up events in the next couple of weeks and would love your feedback! You can find us here on these days and times:…

BC Wildfire Services have issued a campfire ban effective Noon on Friday, July 12, 2024 throughout the Coastal Fire Centre, except for the Haida Gwaii Forest District. This prohibition is being enacted to help prevent human caused wildfires and protect…

🌳 Update to the Community! Thank you to everyone who has participated in the Parks Master Plan (PMP) so far. Your input is crucial in shaping our parks. To ensure everyone has a voice, we’re extending the feedback deadline on…

The forecast indicates that we will be experiencing high temperatures this week. Currently, these temperatures do not warrant the opening of a community Cooling Centre. It remains crucial though to prioritize safety measures to safeguard yourself and others during this…

We want to hear from you! The District of North Saanich is undertaking a project to improve community safety and comfort along Tatlow, Birch, Wain and Downey Roads along with key intersections at these roadways within Deep Cove, through the…

Thank you to all who joined us for the Parks Master Plan (PMP) Open House yesterday, we gathered valuable feedback from the community! Don't forget! The Draft PMP Survey is closing soon! The PMP outlines our vision for the future,…

This weekend, the District will be flying the Canadian flag at half-mast for National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism (June 23). The flag will be lowered to half-mast late Friday afternoon and return to full-mast on Monday morning.

We are pleased to announce that the 2023 Annual Report was officially adopted at last night’s council meeting. The report is now available on our website for everyone to read. We encourage all residents to review the report to learn…

At 1:38 AM on Sunday, June 9, North Saanich Fire Department, with assistance from Sidney Fire Department and Central Saanich Fire Department, responded to multiple reports of a residential structure fire in the 1100 block of Highview Terrace.  The first…