District of North Saanich - Local Government

09/09/2026

Kids in B.C. are back in school! 🚸

If you'll be driving, remember to watch for children walking and cycling, follow the 30 km/h school zone speed limit & playground speed limit, and watch for school buses. 🚌

🚨 When their lights are flashing, vehicles coming from both directions need to stop.

⚠️ Failing to stop can result in a $368 fine, three penalty points on your license, and most importantly, putting a child’s life at risk.

Wishing everyone a happy and safe start to the school year.

09/04/2026

🗓️ Municipal Hall and the North Saanich Fire Department Admin office will be closed Monday, September 7, for Labour Day.

The McTavish Firehall will be staffed with Paid On-Call Firefighters to ensure quick responses to all emergency calls.

Regular hours will resume on Tuesday.

Non-Emergency Contact -
📞 Fire Department: 1-877-537-6725 (ask for a North Saanich Duty Officer)

09/04/2026

🔥 Campfire Prohibition Lifted

The BC Wildfire Service has lifted the campfire prohibition within the Coastal Fire Centre, effective Thursday, September 3, 2026.

Campfires are once again permitted where allowed, but residents are reminded to use caution and follow all local bylaws and fire safety requirements. Never leave a campfire unattended and ensure it is completely extinguished before leaving the area.

Burning in North Saanich is only allowed with a permit, purchased from the North Saanich Fire Department: northsaanich.ca/contact-emergency-services

For the latest fire restrictions and wildfire information, visit: www.bcwildfire.ca

08/31/2026

👉 Nomination period begins September 1, 2026

The nomination period for North Saanich's 2026 General Local Election runs from September 1 to September 11. During this time, individuals wishing to run for Mayor, Councillor, or School Trustee must submit their nomination papers and required documents to the Chief Election Officer.

Interested in running for local office? Learn more at northsaanich.ca/elections.

08/31/2026

08/25/2026

The 2026 Local Government Election is coming up on Saturday, October 17.

Whether you're voting, planning to run for office, or looking for election information, now is the time to learn about:

✅ Voter registration
✅ Mail ballot voting
✅ Candidate nominations

Visit northsaanich.ca/elections for details.

Questions? Contact us at [email protected] or call 250-655-5453.

08/25/2026

North Saanich Elections Through the Years

A new historical elections display is now on view in the foyer at Municipal Hall! Featuring election materials and memorabilia from North Saanich’s past, the display offers a look back at local elections through the years. It will be on display from now until early November.

A big thank you to Sidney Museum for their assistance and support, and for generously loaning several items for the display.

If you’re visiting Municipal Hall, come take a look!

Questions about the upcoming local election? Go to northsaanich.ca/elections

08/21/2026

Work is continuing at Wain Park, with Parks crews completing several improvements over the coming weeks, including:

✅ Grading and levelling around the new picnic shelter
✅ Installation of picnic tables
✅ Paving of the parking lot
✅ Tree planting and irrigation
✅ Construction of park trails

Work is expected to continue into October.

⚠️ Please be advised that the Birch Road parking lot remains partially closed while construction continues. The Wain Road parking lot is open and available for park users.

View the project page: www.connectnorthsaanich.ca/WainPark

08/21/2026

🚧 Blaauw Pier Remediation Work Coming This September

The District of North Saanich will be undertaking maintenance and remediation work on the historic Blaauw Pier in Deep Cove beginning in early September.

A recent structural assessment identified repairs needed to help preserve the approximately 100-year-old pier and ensure public safety. During construction, the pier will be temporarily closed, with fencing and signage in place.

More project details will be shared in the coming weeks: https://northsaanich.ca//blaauw-pier-remediation

08/20/2026

The Sandown Centre for Regenerative Agriculture invites residents to a free workshop on The Wonderful World of Lilies, led by Colin Tamboline.

📅 Saturday, August 22
⏰ 11am - 12pm
📍Sandown Centre, 1810 Glamorgan Rd. (main entrance, gate 3)

Register in advance for free: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-wonderful-world-of-lilies-tickets-1995476417682

Learn about all things Lilium with us this Saturday with Colin Tamboline, President of the Lily Society and Sandown community gardener! This is a free workshop taking place this Saturday from 11am - 12pm under the gazebo in our community gardens area. See the link in bio for more info and to register.
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