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Category Archives: District
Shelbourne Valley Plan Update
A note from Saanich planning was received regarding the latest round of soliciting feedback from Saanich residents regarding the SVP. Thank you for your input and contributions to the Shelbourne Valley Plan Update to date. The summary of what we … Continue reading
Posted in District, Shelbourne Valley
Tagged Shelbourne Valley Plan, SVP
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Let’s help Saanich with Neighbourhood Bikeways Identification and Prioritization
Saanich’s Active Transportation Plan includes, in the long term, a bicycle network. The Neighbourhood Bikeways are meant to use streets with low traffic volumes and traffic speeds. Places where you might consider it safe to bike alongside motor vehicle users. … Continue reading
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Tagged bicycling, neighbourhood bikeways
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Advisory Committees: Apply Now!
The District of Saanich is accepting applications from residents wishing to be involved in local government by sitting as a member of an Advisory Committee, Board or Foundation. Apply before the October 31 deadline. Appointments will be made by Saanich … Continue reading
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Tagged advisory committees, boards, foundations, Saanich advisory committees, volunteer
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Prepared for a Regional Emergency? Learn How
The Saanich Emergency Program will be hosting a variety of free presentations including and Volunteer Information Sessions this fall. The next exciting Speaker Series is on Thursday, September 18 about earthquakes and tsunamis with earthquake seismologist Dr. John Cassidy. More … Continue reading
Posted in District, Events, Municipality
Tagged emergency preparedness, Saanich Emergency Program
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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
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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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