Saanich News

Saanich council receiving lifesaving training on Overdose Awareness Day

Public training more critical given opioid overdose epidemic, mayor says

  • Aug 31, 2021

UPDATE: Quadra Street crash cleared near Tattersall Drive

No injuries reported in Tuesday morning crash

  • Aug 31, 2021

Planned outage for Saanich’s Commonwealth Place as crews complete transformer repairs

The entire recreation facility will be closed Sept. 6 to 16 with full reopening Sept. 20

  • Aug 30, 2021

Saanich sports car driver qualifies for Indy, and then some during Denver races

Bill Okell chalks up a first and a second, needing only to complete 50 per cent of laps

Hikers in Mount Douglas Park have a new bridge over Douglas Creek

Project supported creek restoration, salmon rehabilitation and enhancements to the creek

  • Aug 28, 2021

Mediterranean flair returns to Saanich at annual Greek Fest affair

Fun continues Labour Day weekend at Commonwealth Place from 11:30 a.m to 8 p.m.

  • Aug 28, 2021

Saanich mayor’s rooftop is home to an eco-friendly garden

Benefits of a green roof include reducing stormwater runoff and improving home insulation

  • Aug 28, 2021

Saanich moves ahead with strategy for shared use of parks

Councillor says the project will require careful analysis to balance needs of pet owners and others

  • Aug 28, 2021

Saanich police issue warning after second cougar sighting in 2 days

Gordon Head park the scene of 2 cougar reports Aug. 23 and 25

  • Aug 26, 2021

Unrepaired safety barrier on Charlton and Burnside West worries Saanich residents

The barrier on the Prospect Lake loop hasn't been repaired for at least two years, says resident

  • Aug 25, 2021

New 10-year housing strategy to direct Saanich council, staff

Key objectives include reducing barriers to housing development, understand housing demands

  • Aug 24, 2021

Voices in Nature: Saanich hosts opera and poetry event in Outerbridge Park

Attendees will see instrumental, opera, and poetry performances

  • Aug 23, 2021

Young cougar spotted in Saanich park

Parks department confirms provincial conservation service

  • Aug 23, 2021

Saanich council approves 2022 budget guidelines

Staff recommends two per cent increase to capital expenditures funded from current revenues

  • Aug 22, 2021

Successful IYAKT event in Saanich gives Indigenous talent opportunity to perform

The event aimed to shine light on the many talented Indigenous performers across the region

  • Aug 21, 2021

Greater Victoria Indigenous artists set to shine at Saturday event in Saanich

First annual IYAKT music festival to take place at Beckwith Park in Saanich

  • Aug 20, 2021

Saanich triathlete leaves Saturday for Tokyo Paralympics

Jessica Tuomela will tackle 750-metre swim, 20km bike ride and 5k run

  • Aug 19, 2021

Trudeau promises Liberals will invest $9 billion into long-term care during stop in Saanich

Justin Trudeau makes campaign stop in Greater Victoria

  • Aug 19, 2021

Cyclist struck in Saanich taken to hospital in critical condition

Incident occurred at the corner of Douglas Street and Haynes Road

  • Aug 18, 2021