Saanich Council
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Saanich councillors cost taxpayers close to $100,000 in off-island travel/conference expenses this term, according to FOI response.
Saanich councillors cost taxpayers close to $100,000 in off-island travel/conference expenses this term, according to FOI response. Over a quarter of the $93,577.83 spent by the District on off-island councillor costs, was by Councillor Zac De Vries, who cost the… Continue reading
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Cost Effective? $90,000 for roadwork project of minimal benefit, at the intersection of Sea View Rd. and Telegraph Bay Rd. in Cadboro Bay, leads to greater questions about the overall cost across Saanich of the so-called Active Transportation Plan estimated at a Quarter Billion Dollars.
Cost Effective? $90,000 for roadwork project of minimal benefit, at the intersection of Sea View Rd. and Telegraph Bay Rd. in Cadboro Bay, leads to greater questions about the overall cost across Saanich of the so-called Active Transportation Plan estimated… Continue reading
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It’s Time Saanich Council Put The Brakes On! by Dave Secco
It’s Time Saanich Council Put The Brakes On! By Dave SeccoMarch 28, 2026 The 5000 condos for sale in Vancouver is a crisis. On a per capita basis, Victoria’s 600 condo listings are just as excessive and this number does… Continue reading
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Saanich Council Ditches Motion to write to the Provincial Government to Remove the Provincially Mandated Housing Target Order for the District.
Saanich Council Ditches Motion to write to the Provincial Government to Remove the Provincially Mandated Housing Target Order for the District. Councillors Brice and Brownoff, had previously made a media tour promoting their motion to remove the Provincially Mandated Housing… Continue reading
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Letter by Mei Ang to Saanich Council Regarding the Shelbourne Valley Plan Update.
Letter by Mei Ang to Saanich Council Regarding the Shelbourne Valley Plan Update. Mei Ang Feb 27, 2026 Hello, I am a long-time resident in the Shelbourne Valley. I want to share with you a letter I wrote to Saanich… Continue reading
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The Lorax Speaks for the Trees. Saanich Council Speaks for the Chainsaws, by M. Rose Munro
The Lorax Speaks for the Trees. Saanich Council Speaks for the Chainsaws Cadboro Bay is under all out assault from development. M. Rose MunroFeb 25, 2026 Between January 1 and December 18, 2025, Cadboro Bay has faced an unprecedented assault on its… Continue reading
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The Infill Shock Doctrine on Arbutus Road: A Photographic Essay, by Sasha Izard
The Infill Shock Doctrine on Arbutus Road: A Photographic Essay By Sasha IzardFeb 25, 2026 ——————————————————————————————— Index of CRD Watch articles concerning the environment/ecology. – CRD Watch Homepage Continue reading
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District of Saanich once again experiencing technical issues. Jan 19, 2026 Draft Quadra McKenzie Plan session at council still unavailable on video almost a week later.
District of Saanich once again experiencing technical issues. Jan 19, 2026 Draft Quadra McKenzie Plan session at council still unavailable on video almost a week later. This is no idle issue, council is likely to make a decision on the… Continue reading
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Why Setbacks Matter: Protecting the Green Heart of Saanich, by M. Rose Munro
Why Setbacks Matter: Protecting the Green Heart of Saanich M. Rose Munro Jan 22, 2025 Setbacks in Saanich’s single‑family areas are often dismissed as technical zoning details, yet they are one of the most powerful tools shaping the municipality’s character,… Continue reading
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