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Category Archives: District
Shelbourne Valley Plan, draft of July 2025 update
Saanich has published an update to the Shelbourne Valley Plan. This draft plan is open to public review. Public engagement activities will begin after the details of this process are revealed in August, and take place from August and into … Continue reading
Posted in Development, District, Environment, Municipality, Shelbourne Valley
Tagged bowker creek, Shelbourne Valley Plan, SVP
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CRD takes on Bowker Creek Blueprint 2.0
The Capital Regional District (CRD) has started to work on the next iteration of the Bowker Creek Blueprint. Considerable progress has been achieved in the more than ten years since the development of the Bowker Creek Blueprint. Meanwhile, new information, … Continue reading
Posted in District, Environment, Events, Municipality, Shelbourne Valley
Tagged bowker creek, Capital Regional District, CRD, SD61
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Ryan Senechal: A look at his message and our role in the UFS
As a followup to Ryan Senechal’s presentation on Saanich’s Urban Forest Strategy, we provide below the slides that backed up his presentation. Ryan has packed a lot of information into this presentation, and it’s worth more than a quick read … Continue reading
Posted in Development, District, Municipality
Tagged Ryan Senechal, UFS, Urban Forest Strategy
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Saanich Operations Centre Redevelopment Project: Funding via AAP
Saanich is undertaking an Alternative Approval Process (AAP) to obtain electoral approval for “Saanich Operations Centre Redevelopment Project Loan Authorization Bylaw, 2024, No. 10105”. From May 21 to June 25, the District is seeking approval to borrow up to $150 … Continue reading
Posted in Development, District, Events
Tagged AAP, alternative approval process, elector response, funding, Saanich Operations Centre
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Reminder: Speak to Saanich Council at the May 6th Town Hall – Register and attend!
The District of Saanich invites you to a Town Hall meeting, part of Council’s commitment to meaningful public engagement as outlined in the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. The Town Hall will be an informal open mic session with no set agenda. Residents are … Continue reading
Posted in District, Events
Tagged Greek Community Hall, Hellenic Community Hall, town hall
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May 5: Saanich hears about Annual Housing Progress Report
On the agenda for the May 5th council meeting is a report from the Director of Planning: the Annual Housing Progress Report that reviews this topic looking at 2024 figures. Attend the meeting virtually or in person for a full … Continue reading
Posted in Affordable Housing, Development, District
Tagged affordability, housing, housing development, housing strategy, non-market housing
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Monday Feb 24, 6 pm: Meet Saanich Council
Saanich residents are invited to the Municipal Hall for an opportunity to connect with Council outside of Council Chambers! Bring your thoughts and questions for this informal meet-and-greet event and stay for the Council Meeting afterwards. Monday, February 24: Please share … Continue reading
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Tagged meet and greet, saanich council
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Webinar: New retrofit programs (and money!) available for condos, apartments and commercial buildings
For community members who reside in condominium stratas and apartment buildings, Saanich is hosting a Zoom webinar that should be of interest to you. Webinar Item Details Topic Future Proof Your Saanich Building: New retrofit programs (and money!) available for … Continue reading
Posted in District, Events
Tagged apartments, BC Hydro, commercial buildings, condos, electrification, retrofit, stratas, Zero Emissions Innovation Centre
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Participate in Saanich’s budget engagement
Saanich has invited residents to participate in the budgeting process online. Anyone can review information about the budget process and forecasted budget items. You can also use an online budget simulation tool and survey, available until February 16th. Find out … Continue reading
Posted in District, Municipality
Tagged budget, budget engagement, Saanich, simulation, survey
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Municipal Run Medical Clinic: a potential model for Saanich
A recent Times-Colonist article here describes how Colwood has hired a family physician for its first municipally run medical clinic. The goal is for the clinic to be able to take on 10,000 patients from an estimated 14,000 people in … Continue reading
Posted in District, Municipality
Tagged medical clinic, medical clinic permanent closure, shelbourne medical clinic
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