Saanich News

Saanich farmer encourages area residents to get closer to their food

Peas n' Carrots on Prospect Lake Road offers farm fresh vegetables and eggs

  • Sep 12, 2021

Thunderfest, other campus events kick off UVic students’ first week back

Students mingle, get to know Vikes teams, and learn about recreational programming at UVic

  • Sep 11, 2021

Police say man found in Saanich home Wednesday was murdered

Body discovered on Sept. 8 at Battleford Avenue residence

  • Sep 10, 2021

Saanich police remind residents to secure food waste after another bear sighting on Hector Road

Autumn sightings, reports more common since there is more food for bears to snack on, police say

  • Sep 9, 2021

Saanich chalks up interactive 3D art in bid to defeat pandemic blues

Latest pop-up art requires just the right view to catch its best side

  • Sep 8, 2021

Saanich couple woken by strange smell discover house on fire

Extensive fire and smoke damage to Wascana Street home

  • Sep 8, 2021

Saanich police, ICBC join forces to advocate for back-to-school road safety

Motorists reminded to take care making their way through school zones

  • Sep 8, 2021

Two suspects arrested after series of break-ins around Shelbourne area in Saanich

Break and enters occurred in July and August

  • Sep 8, 2021

Better Mobility Saanich advocates for safer back-to-school travel

Saanich residents asked to provide feedback on where improved infrastructure is needed

  • Sep 7, 2021

Saanich firefighters extinguish boat fire in Gorge Waterway

Cause remains under investigation

  • Sep 7, 2021

‘Hundreds, if not close to 1000’ unmasked students seen partying on UVic campus Sunday night

Saanich Police issued two tickets under the Liquor Control and Licencing Act

  • Sep 6, 2021

Green roof on Saanich’s Vancity helps reduce energy costs

Developer encourages District of Saanich to advocate for similar commercial treatments

  • Sep 5, 2021

Mayor’s home serves as example of shoreline protection in Saanich

Consultations give guidance to those considering building near sensitive ecosystems

  • Sep 5, 2021

Saanich’s Beckwith Park will be filled with three-day traditional Indian dance festival

Event organized by Victoria Hindu Temple will run Sept. 10 to 12

  • Sep 5, 2021

Back-to-school safety improvements near completion on West Burnside Road in Saanich

Projects across district aim to improve cycling and pedestrian experience as well as calm traffic

  • Sep 4, 2021

Saanich Fair return yields family fun, agriculture education

Although scaled-back compared to previous years, the fun-filled weekend brightens the community

  • Sep 4, 2021

Saanich’s sub-Mediterranean climate an ideal place for tropical and Mediterranean plantlife

Greater Victoria has one of the mildest climates in Canada, according to horticulture expert

  • Sep 4, 2021

Vancouver Island Life Sciences innovators discuss the latest with Saanich mayor

Sciences networking group resumes in-person meetings

  • Sep 4, 2021

UPDATE: Saanich highway reopens after early-morning incident hospitalizes man

Police closed Trans-Canada Highway between Carey and Tillicum roads Friday morning

  • Sep 3, 2021

New Saanich Children’s Development Centre safer, equipped with mental health supports

Children to receive education, support in a seismically safe and modern building

  • Sep 2, 2021