NEWS
3656 Raymond Street South The facilitator's final report see also separate webpage
Conclusion: "I believe that these results show a neighbourhood consensus to reject any of the proposed project amendments presented by Abstract for 3656 Raymond St. South." quote from facilitator
For updates on current development applications see: Land Use and Development
Some applications have a separate page under the "Current Issues" tab.
Checkout Bag Regulation Bylaw - notification - bylaw to be presented to council June 21st.
Housing Strategy Task Force report public survey
As a thank you for completing the survey, participants can enter for a chance to win a $100 grocery gift card.
"How to build affordable rental housing" by Marc Lee article link
Speed Reduction Pilot Project Application letter to province
Community podcasts
Amazing Places, is all about community building and placemaking. It's not just about Saanich, but
Saanich councillors and community advocates are often guests on the podcasts.
https://anchor.fm/amazing-places
Better Mobility Saanich - priorities and actions
Dean Murdock, Better Mobility Saanich and former Saanich council member
Schedule for the Saanich Emergency Program’s upcoming virtual educational opportunities.
Virtual Emergency Preparedness Presentations: Tuesday, April 27 – 7:00 – 8:00 pm Tuesday, May 25 – 7:00 – 8:00 pm,
Tuesday, June 15 – 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Virtual Volunteer Information Sessions: Monday, March 8 – 7:00 -8:00 pm Monday, April 26 – 7:00 – 8:00 pm,
Monday, May 31 – 7:00 – 8:00 pm
To register for any of these sessions, please email sep@saanich.ca All Saanich events at: Saanich website
MVCCA Community Newsletter February 2021
Uptown Douglas Plan
Saanich Council Meetings meeting agendas: link
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Saanich will hold only 'conference call' meetings until further notice. Members of the public will be able to submit written comments to council@saanich.ca and to register to participate by telephone. Contact Saanich at 250-475-5501 or council@saanich.ca for more information or to register.
As of April 19th, you can also register to speak via MS Teams.
As soon as MVCCA receives notification that a local project will be on the council agenda, the information will be posted here. You should register to speak at the meeting as soon as possible. You have until noon on the day of the meeting to submit written comments to council@saanich.ca. Individual councillors may also be contacted at their personal email addresses available at the Saanich website.
How can we be physically-distanced but still socially connected?
Resources and ideas for how to have social gatherings while adhering to Public Health guidelines. link
Little Free Libraries and Placemaking Pocket Places Project.
This project involves helping set up, stock, and promote little free libraries (LFLs) – those little book boxes that operate on the principle of ‘Take a Book, Leave a Book.’ The CRD now hosts over 275 LFLs, our team has helped set up over 50 LFLs, and dropped off nearly 13,000 books to LFLs across the regions.
Road Murals Projects - painting of streets to create community and slow down traffic https://www.teale.ca/saanich-road-murals
New ramp picture taken Oct. 7, 2020
3656 Raymond Street South The facilitator's final report see also separate webpage
Conclusion: "I believe that these results show a neighbourhood consensus to reject any of the proposed project amendments presented by Abstract for 3656 Raymond St. South." quote from facilitator
For updates on current development applications see: Land Use and Development
Some applications have a separate page under the "Current Issues" tab.
Checkout Bag Regulation Bylaw - notification - bylaw to be presented to council June 21st.
Housing Strategy Task Force report public survey
As a thank you for completing the survey, participants can enter for a chance to win a $100 grocery gift card.
"How to build affordable rental housing" by Marc Lee article link
Speed Reduction Pilot Project Application letter to province
Community podcasts
Amazing Places, is all about community building and placemaking. It's not just about Saanich, but
Saanich councillors and community advocates are often guests on the podcasts.
https://anchor.fm/amazing-places
Better Mobility Saanich - priorities and actions
Dean Murdock, Better Mobility Saanich and former Saanich council member
Schedule for the Saanich Emergency Program’s upcoming virtual educational opportunities.
Virtual Emergency Preparedness Presentations: Tuesday, April 27 – 7:00 – 8:00 pm Tuesday, May 25 – 7:00 – 8:00 pm,
Tuesday, June 15 – 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Virtual Volunteer Information Sessions: Monday, March 8 – 7:00 -8:00 pm Monday, April 26 – 7:00 – 8:00 pm,
Monday, May 31 – 7:00 – 8:00 pm
To register for any of these sessions, please email sep@saanich.ca All Saanich events at: Saanich website
MVCCA Community Newsletter February 2021
Uptown Douglas Plan
Saanich Council Meetings meeting agendas: link
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Saanich will hold only 'conference call' meetings until further notice. Members of the public will be able to submit written comments to council@saanich.ca and to register to participate by telephone. Contact Saanich at 250-475-5501 or council@saanich.ca for more information or to register.
As of April 19th, you can also register to speak via MS Teams.
As soon as MVCCA receives notification that a local project will be on the council agenda, the information will be posted here. You should register to speak at the meeting as soon as possible. You have until noon on the day of the meeting to submit written comments to council@saanich.ca. Individual councillors may also be contacted at their personal email addresses available at the Saanich website.
How can we be physically-distanced but still socially connected?
Resources and ideas for how to have social gatherings while adhering to Public Health guidelines. link
Little Free Libraries and Placemaking Pocket Places Project.
This project involves helping set up, stock, and promote little free libraries (LFLs) – those little book boxes that operate on the principle of ‘Take a Book, Leave a Book.’ The CRD now hosts over 275 LFLs, our team has helped set up over 50 LFLs, and dropped off nearly 13,000 books to LFLs across the regions.
Road Murals Projects - painting of streets to create community and slow down traffic https://www.teale.ca/saanich-road-murals
New ramp picture taken Oct. 7, 2020
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New home under construction on Whiteside Ave. Aug 2020 |
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"Grabbed this pic on my walk to Uptown. A 2nd Right Turn Only sign was posted South of Ravine Rd. Too late to avoid an “unwanted right turn” I have also witnessed 1 potentially dangerous U Turn at this point."
(local resident)
Saanich Heritage Register
A heritage designation usually applies to only the exterior of the building. If you feel that you have a house that has
architectural, historic or contextual value, application forms are available from the Legislative Services at the Saanich Municipal Hall. For information about local history contact Saanich archives
A heritage designation usually applies to only the exterior of the building. If you feel that you have a house that has
architectural, historic or contextual value, application forms are available from the Legislative Services at the Saanich Municipal Hall. For information about local history contact Saanich archives
Mural for Seaton Street Tunnel
On June 26, 2017 Saanich Council authorized the installation of a mural on the retaining wall at the north entry to the Seaton Street tunnel. Constable Lisa Bruschetta of Saanich’s Community Bike Squad arranged funding and Jessie Campbell supervised the youth artists from the Native Friendship Centre.
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New technology to study traffic
A drone vehicle can provide traffic and street use information by either stationary, time lapse photography
or video. The residents of Arlene Place illustrate their traffic problem with this YouTube video:
Arlene Place traffic problem
New technology to study traffic
A drone vehicle can provide traffic and street use information by either stationary, time lapse photography
or video. The residents of Arlene Place illustrate their traffic problem with this YouTube video:
Arlene Place traffic problem