District of Central Saanich - Local Government

06/12/2026

The agenda for the Regular Council Meetings on Monday, June 15, 2026, is now available online.

Highlights of the agenda include:
▶️Routine and Strategic Capital Framework
▶️ Regulation of the DCS Short Term Rentals in Alignment with Bill 35

Visit CSaanich.ca/CouncilMeetings to view the entire agenda and how to live stream.

06/12/2026

Get ready, Central Saanich!
⚽ The beautiful game is in our backyard, and the world’s biggest soccer tournament is officially here. Let's show up, show out, and support Team Canada as they battle it out on home soil! 🍁Watch Canada’s matches:
⚽ Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina - Friday, June 12
⚽ Canada vs. Qatar – Thursday, June 18 at 3:00 PM
⚽ Switzerland vs. Canada – Wednesday, June 24 at 12:00 PM

06/11/2026

⏰ Don’t miss the deadline: Property taxes are due July 2, 2026.

A 10% late payment penalty applies to outstanding taxes after July 2, 2026.
Need help or didn’t receive your notice?
[email protected] | 250-544-4206

𝐖𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐲:
Property tax payment options include:
• Online banking as a bill payment
• At your bank or in person at the Municipal Hall
• 24/7 Drop box by the front door of the Municipal Hall (cheque only)
• Through your mortgage company

💻Sign up for CSonline.ca and you can see the amount owing on property taxes.
👉 More info available at CSaanich.ca/PropertyTax

06/11/2026

Flags at the Municipal Hall and Central Saanich Police Service have been lowered to half-mast following the tragic line-of-duty deaths of Toronto Police Constable Marc Pinizzotto today and Ontario Provincial Police Constable Tarun Bali earlier this week.

Our thoughts are with their families and the extended policing community in Ontario.

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that CSPS mourns the loss of Toronto Police Service Constable Marc Pinizzotto, who was tragically killed in the line of duty this morning. We extend our deepest, most heartfelt condolences to Constable Pinizzotto's grieving family, his friends and loved ones, and the entire Toronto Police Service family.

This devastating loss comes just days after the line of duty death of Constable Tarun Bali of the Ontario Provincial Police. It marks an incredibly heavy, somber time for all police services and first responders across the province as they process this unimaginable grief. We will never forget their courage, their dedication, or the ultimate sacrifices they made to protect our communities.

06/11/2026

Upcoming home energy webinar 🏡
Hosted by Home Energy Navigator, this free webinar series is designed to help you make your home more comfortable and energy-efficient.

🗓️ Next session: June 18, 12–1 PM
Topic: Matching Motivations to Upgrades
🎯 Quick Insight: Comfort, savings, or sustainability - what’s your goal? We’ll help you match upgrades to your priorities.

Each session is 1 hour and includes a presentation + live Q&A.
🎟️ Space is limited – register early! HomeEnergyNav.ca

06/09/2026

Friendly reminder - the Central Saanich Police Service has seen recent incidents where online comments have raised public safety concerns. CSPS recognizes and respects the importance of freedom of expression as a fundamental right in our society. Open dialogue and the exchange of ideas are essential to a healthy and democratic community.
However, it is important to remember that online posts or comments that promote, encourage, or incite violence, threats, or criminal activity may cross the line into unlawful conduct and will be taken seriously. Our officers actively monitor concerns brought forward by the community and will investigate where necessary.
If you come across content that you believe may pose a risk to public safety, please report it to police. In emergencies or if there is an immediate threat, call 9-1-1. Non-emergency concerns can be reported to the Central Saanich Police Service at 250-652-4441.

06/08/2026

On Monday, June 15 Council will consider the following applications:

Opportunity to be Heard
▶️ 7054 Brentwood Drive - Development Permit
▶️ 6929 Veyaness Road - Temporary Use Permit

Notice of First Reading
▶️ 559 Senanus Drive - Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2262

For more information on these applications, please visit CSaanich.ca/Notices
The agenda will be available the Friday before the meeting at CSaanich.ca/CouncilMeetings

06/05/2026

🎨✏️ Young residents—this is your chance to share what makes Central Saanich special!
As part of our 75th anniversary celebrations, the District is launching a youth art and writing contest. Whether it’s your favourite place, what makes your hometown unique, or even what animals in your neighbourhood might say about living here—get creative and tell your story.

🖼 Submit an original artwork or📝 Write a short essay (200–300 words)
🎁 Five winners will receive a 75th anniversary t-shirt and a behind-the-scenes tour of Central Saanich Police and Fire!
📅 Deadline: July 31, 2026
📧 Submit by email ([email protected]) or drop off at Municipal Hall at 1903 Mt Newton Cross Road or Fire Station 1 on Keating Cross Road

Let’s celebrate Central Saanich—through your eyes!

06/03/2026

🚸 This summer, look for *new* speed limit signs within Central Saanich's residential neighbourhoods! Why slower is safer:

🏥 Collisions at 30 km/h have a 90% pedestrian survival rate, compared to a less than 50% chance of survival at 50 km/h.

👀 Lower speeds give road users more reaction time and shorter stopping distances, helping prevent crashes.

🛻 Doubling your speed, like from 30 km/h to 60 km/h, quadruples the energy of a crash, making collisions much more severe.

🏘️ Slower speeds help create quieter, more livable neighbourhoods for everyone—including dog walkers, kids going to school, older adults and families with strollers.

What's changing?
🚗 The speed limit is now 40 km/h on Stelly’s Cross Road between Wallace Drive and East Saanich Road. This change responds to a history of collisions and increased safety concerns in this busy residential area with school bus stops.
🚙 By the end of 2026, the default speed limit is set to be 30 km/h for most residential streets within neighbourhoods. New signage is rolling out neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood. Enforcement begins after updated signs are installed.

❔ What is a residential street? ❔
Compared to collector or arterial roads, residential streets mainly provide access to homes and typically have lower traffic volumes at lower speeds.

📍 See a map of speed limit updates: LetsTalkCentralSaanich.ca/SpeedLimits
👉 Learn why speed limits are getting updated: CentralSaanich.ca/SpeedLimits

06/03/2026

🚧Traffic Notice: The Brentwood Bay Festival and Parade is happening Saturday, June 6!
The parade begins at 10:00 a.m. and will travel west along Wallace Dr from Newton Place, turning north onto West Saanich Rd and finishing at HEL,HILEȻ Park.
🚗Road closures will be in place for approx 30–40 minutes during the parade. Side streets along the route will be closed.
👮‍♂️ Central Saanich Police Service and flaggers will be along the route to assist with traffic.
Thanks for your patience and enjoy the festival!