garden on Rolland Ave.
NEWS
Our next general meeting will be held September 21st.
Pearkes Recreation Center (3100 Tillicum Road) Our meeting time is: 7:00-9:00 pm room: TBA
draft agenda is posted
NOTICE: BC Vaccine Card
"To patrons of Saanich Parks and Recreation facilities,
This communication comes in response to the new Public Health Order (PHO) effective Monday, September 13, 2021. We would like to take this opportunity to update you on new processes and what you can expect to see at our facilities beginning Monday.
In compliance with the PHO effective September 13, 2021 all adults (19+ years) need to be prepared to show your proof of vaccination status when attending our facilities. Youth 18 years and under do not have to provide proof of vaccination at this time, unless attending an event with over 50 people. Please note that once the PHO Order is published, this instruction may change. Proof of vaccination must be accompanied by government-issued photo id. Failure to provide proof may result in you being unable to attend and service denied.
From September 13 to October 23, 2021 you only need to provide proof that you are partially vaccinated with one dose. Beginning Oct 24, 2021 you will need to provide proof of being fully vaccinated with two doses. At this time, we are only looking for visual verification and will not be scanning the QR code or keeping a record of your status. To get your proof of vaccination please visit: Proof of vaccination and the BC Vaccine Card - Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)
Each centre will have signage directing traffic and staff will request proof of vaccination if it is required. If there are specific instructions for a registered activity you will be contacted directly.
There may be several changes to our processes over the next months as we become more aware of the impacts of the new orders and we will communicate changes as we are able. We would like to thank you in advance for your patience with our staff as we work through the logistics of continued changes and how to implement them with the least impact to your visit.
Thank you for your continued patronage and hope you continue to enjoy our facilities and programs".
For updates on current development applications see: Land Use and Development
Some applications have a separate page under the "Current Issues" tab.
3319 Douglas St. pre-application stage for purpose built rental. The site is the old Island Outfitters website link
3950 Carey Road – we have been notified by Abstract Developments that the pre-application stage of
their project has begun. The site is currently occupied by the 6 Mile Bakery
2021 Saanich Budget in brief link
2020 Saanich Annual Report draft
CRD newsletter Sept 2021 fall gardens
Parking enforcement now completely handled by Saanich
phone 250 475 5431 or email to parking@saanich.ca
Housing Strategy Task Force report news release Aug. 2021
Community podcasts
Amazing Places https://anchor.fm/amazing-places
Better Mobility Saanich
Saanich Council Meetings meeting agendas: link
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Saanich will hold '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 or by MS Teams. Contact Saanich at 250-475-5501 or council@saanich.ca for more information or to register.
Individual councillors may also be contacted at their personal email addresses available at the Saanich website.
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
"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