Times Colonist · Sep 12, 2026 · 4:31 AM UTC

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Turf field opening at Saanich school marks completion of years-long dream dlvr.it/TVRcV4

Turf field opening at Saanich school marks completion of years-long dream

The field replaces grass fields plagued by uneven surfaces and drainage issues that left school teams unable to host home games at Spectrum for 15 years.

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CHEK News · Jul 19, 2026 · 7:34 PM UTC

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Apartment rents in Victoria have fallen nearly eight per cent over the past year as rental prices continue to drop across British Columbia, according to a new report. cheknews.ca/victoria-apartme…

Victoria apartment rents fall nearly 8% as B.C. rental market continues to cool

Apartment rents in Victoria have fallen nearly eight per cent over the past year as rental prices continue to drop across British Columbia, according to a new report.

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Victoria Buzz · Jul 7, 2026 · 10:49 PM UTC

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3 student-led motions unanimously approved by Saanich council dlvr.it/TTPbVL

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Victoria Buzz · Jul 7, 2026 · 11:54 PM UTC

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Quadra McKenzie Plan receives final approval from Saanich council dlvr.it/TTPcwb

Quadra McKenzie Plan receives final approval from Saanich council

After several revisions and years of work, the Quadra McKenzie Plan (QMP) has been approved by the District of Saanich.

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Times Colonist · May 6, 2026 · 3:10 AM UTC

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Saanich to explore incentives for medical clinics in developments dlvr.it/TSP03z

Saanich to explore incentives for medical clinics in developments

Council directed staff to consider adding clinics as eligible amenities for density bonuses and to explore other incentives, including exemptions from related charges.

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Times Colonist · May 7, 2026 · 12:18 AM UTC

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Saanich's extreme weather shelter passes first seasonal test dlvr.it/TSPxBr

Saanich's extreme weather shelter passes first seasonal test

The 20-bed shelter at Broad View United Church, which provides space for the unhoused during severe winter weather, averaged four guests per night.

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CHEK News · May 6, 2026 · 3:50 PM UTC

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Saanich council unanimously voted to provide an extended development variance permit (DVP) to the University of Victoria for its massive 510-bed student housing building that has been left in limbo after the provincial government unexpectedly paused funding. cheknews.ca/saanich-calls-on…

Saanich calls on province to reinstate funding for 510-bed UVic student housing building

Saanich council unanimously voted to provide an extended development variance permit to the University of Victoria for its massive 510-bed student housing residence that has been left in limbo after...

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Saanich News · May 7, 2026 · 4:28 PM UTC

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Saanich implores province to reinstate funds for UVic 510-bed housing project #yyj saanichnews.com/2026/05/06/s…

Saanich implores province to reinstate funds for UVic 510-bed housing project - Saanich News

Council unanimously directed the mayor to write to the province requesting $121M funding be restored

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Victoria Buzz · Mar 24, 2026 · 10:38 PM UTC

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A successful environmental grant has given Saanich youth and new residents the opportunity to connect with local parks and ecosystems. Specifically, Cuthbert Holmes Park has seen dozens of native trees and shrubs planted by volunteers and District of Saanich staff through ...

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Times Colonist · Mar 18, 2026 · 11:08 AM UTC

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Saanich calls for reinstatement of Community Housing Fund dlvr.it/TRYfx4

Saanich calls for reinstatement of Community Housing Fund

Faced with a debt-laden budget this spring, the province put the program on hold and pulled back more than $775 million in funding for this year.

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CHEK News · Mar 11, 2026 · 12:28 AM UTC

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The CRD board is sending a letter to the region's 13 municipalities following a request from B.C.'s housing minister to identify potential locations for supportive housing and sheltering projects. cheknews.ca/crd-asks-municip…

CRD asks municipalities to ID supportive housing and shelter sites

The CRD board is sending a letter to the region's 13 municipalities following a request from B.C.'s housing minister to identify potential locations for supportive housing and sheltering projects.

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CHEK News · Mar 6, 2026 · 2:46 PM UTC

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The District of Saanich has received a $10,000 boost from the federal government to help create a stewardship plan for Rithet’s Bog Park. cheknews.ca/feds-send-saanic…

Feds send Saanich $10K to help protect Rithet’s Bog Park

The District of Saanich has received a $10,000 boost from the federal government to help create a stewardship plan for Rithet’s Bog Park.

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Victoria Buzz · Feb 17, 2026 · 11:51 PM UTC

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And the District is seeking recipe submissions! victoriabuzz.com/2026/02/saa…

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Sarah Campden · Nov 11, 2025 · 4:35 PM UTC

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Sarah Campden@scampden11 Nov 2025

The colours are in full force in #saanich. Stunning.

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Homes For Living YYJ · Nov 19, 2025 · 7:53 PM UTC

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Shout out to former Alderman Sandy Noel, who was appalled that so many people opposed the rezoning back then, just as we are appalled today. It is disappointing to see Mayor Murdock give in. timescolonist.com/local-news…

Saanich mayor promises to cut 24-storey towers from Quadra-McKenzie plan

Dean Murdock says he also plans to introduce a motion calling for removal of plans for traffic-lane reductions on Quadra Street.

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Saanich News · Nov 19, 2025 · 9:23 PM UTC

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Saanich proceeds with phased approach for Operations Centre redevelopment Read more at: saanichnews.com/2025/11/19/s…

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Times Colonist · Nov 20, 2025 · 12:49 PM UTC

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Scaled-back $93M plan to replace aging Saanich operations centre gets green light dlvr.it/TPMt3p

Scaled-back $93M plan to replace aging Saanich operations centre gets green light

The 65-year-old building that houses administration and workshops in the operations centre at the corner of McKenzie Avenue and Borden Street will be replaced by the end of 2029.

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