All outdoor burning is now closed within the District of North Saanich. This includes open pile burning, incinerators, and fire pits. Small fires using approved manufactured outdoor fire appliances for cooking or quiet enjoyment are still ok with a permit…

The District will be performing water work construction on the corner of Lowe Rd. and Emard Tc. on May 10 from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please use the detour route identified at East Saanich Rd. & Lowe Rd., Emard…

May 6, 2023 marks the historic Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III at Westminster Abbey, London, United Kingdom. The District of North Saanich municipal hall will be lit up in Royal green to commemorate the occasion. The lighting is…

Public Notice is given to the electors of the District of North Saanich that nominations for the office of Councillor will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows: Office of Councillor (1) One to…

During the Regular Meeting of Council held on April 24, Council gave its approval for the procurement and implementation of rubber surfacing for the phase three playground area. Funding of $120,000 for the rubber flooring will come from the Growing…

At the April 3, 2023 Regular Meeting of Council, Council passed a motion to select July 8, 2023 as the date for a by-election. We’ll have more details to share at the next Regular Meeting of Council on April 24,…

As directed by Council motion in 2021, the District of North Saanich is undertaking a comprehensive review of the Briarwood beach access, located at the north end of the Ardmore neighbourhood. This review will focus on opportunities for improved safety,…

Following public engagement and presentations to Council, the District’s 2023-2027 Financial Plan has been finalized. Over the course of the budget process, Council reduced the general tax increase from a proposed 5.9% down to 4.9%. The impact of a 4.9%…

PLEASE NOTE: The Burning Schedule has been updated to reflect there is to be no burning on Friday, April 7, 2023. The District would like to remind residents that while the burning season opened on November 4, 2022, all fires…

Councillor Brett Smyth has submitted a letter to the District of North Saanich’s Corporate Officer, stating that he is resigning from his position as Councillor, effective immediately. Councillor Smyth was first elected to Council for the 2018-2022 term and was…