Saanich News

UPDATE: Saanich firefighters save cat from Burnside Road apartment fire

Fire contained to one unit in Burnside Road East apartment building

  • Jul 5, 2021

UPDATE: Saanich woman missing from mental health facility found dead

Chrystal Van Loon was last seen on June 28

  • Jul 5, 2021

Art Gallery of Greater Victoria switches gears with continued absence of Paint-In

July's Celebration of Art includes virtual, in-person art events, fundraising appeal

  • Jul 4, 2021

Driver crashes into Saanich house after suffering medical emergency

Saanich Police say the driver narrowly missed another person during incident

  • Jul 4, 2021

Fan Tan Alley museum pop-up celebrates Chinese heritage; Saanich to contribute

District looks to contribute financially to Chinese Canadian Museum project in Chinatown

  • Jul 4, 2021

Funding from Saanich boosts non-profit’s mental health programs

Connections Place in Saanich helps clients through free workshops and support

  • Jul 4, 2021

Good samaritan to hand out care packages for those in need at Topaz Park

Organizer of care packages said response has been far and wide, many reaching out to help

  • Jul 3, 2021

Saanich police’s new Safe Place program supports victims of hate crimes

Program aims to increase inclusion, safety for marginalized groups

  • Jul 3, 2021

Unanimous vote approves side-yard garden suite for Saanich home

Regulations for housing alternative typically required to be in backyard

  • Jul 3, 2021

Garbage piles at Mt. Doug in Saanich not just a result of heat-related slowdowns

Concerned residents say they see waste left behind nearly every weekend at park

  • Jul 2, 2021

Saanich Fire Department warns residents to avoid fireworks, campfires due to fire hazard

Canada Day celebrations can feature propane firepits, other items that don't create flying sparks

  • Jul 1, 2021

Saanich’s Fowler Park opens fenced areas for furry friends

Paws in Parks pop-up to see fences outside five different parks for two-week intervals

  • Jun 30, 2021

String of Saanich dumpster fires sparks concern from police, fire departments

Police encouraging any witnesses to come forward with more information

  • Jun 30, 2021

Vancouver Island 911 calls jump nearly 60% during hottest days

From Saturday to Monday, more than 1,900 calls responded to by 911 dispatchers

  • Jun 29, 2021

Record-breaking heat continues for a third day around Greater Victoria

Businesses, construction sites close as extreme heat smashes temperature records

  • Jun 28, 2021

Saanich police seek man seen exposing himself to children at busy Elk Lake beach

The man, aged 50-60, wore beige hat and shirt, left park driving beige SUV with bike rack on back

  • Jun 28, 2021

University of Victoria closed Monday due to extreme heat

Cancellations include online classes

  • Jun 28, 2021

New Greater Victoria music group has unique songwriting process

For the Birds members almost never work in the same room

  • Jun 27, 2021

Saanich leading the charge for electric vehicles

District sends electric mobility strategy to UBCM that would speed transition to electric vehicles

  • Jun 27, 2021

Furry friends have more off-leash park options in Saanich this summer

Program to evaluate designating off-leash areas, gauge acceptance from park users

  • Jun 25, 2021