It’s National Volunteer Week – meet Brendan! 👋
Brendan serves on two teams: Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program (NEPP) and Emergency Support Services (ESS)!
Thank you, Brendan!
🔗 saanich.ca/prepare
Active transportation and safety upgrades are coming to Richmond Road (Bay St. to Newton St.).
Preliminary work began this week, with construction planned to follow. Work is expected to last until the fall.
Expect single-lane alternating traffic and possible delays.
Learn more: saanich.ca/RP
It's National Volunteer Week! ⭐
Thank you Neighbourhood Emergency Preparedness Program (NEPP) team - we love the free Preparedness 101 presentations!
Learn more about NEPP:
saanich.ca/EN/main/community/emergency-program/presentations-programs/individual-family-preparedness.html
🔗 saanich.ca/volunteers
It’s National Volunteer Week (Apr 19–25) and we’re celebrating the hundreds of Saanich residents who serve our community across many interest areas.
Thank you for everything you do to help keep Saanich connected and resilient.
Go paperless this property tax season with eBilling! You can now register your tax account on MySaanich to receive your property tax statement by email. Sign up by April 24, 2026. For instructions on how to sign up for eBilling and more information: https://ow.ly/tERi50YNasQ
It’s National Volunteer Week – meet Lucas! 👋
Lucas is a familiar face with the Saanich Emergency Program (SEP), supporting all three teams. You’ll often find him at the Emergency Program tent during Saanich events or delivering presentations on emergency preparedness to the community!
Thank you!
National Volunteer Week is April 19 to 25 and we’re celebrating the hundreds of Saanich residents who support District programs year-round.
Their support helps strengthen parks, community events, emergency preparedness, and neighbourhood safety.
Interested in joining? saanich.ca/volunteers
🔗 saanich.ca/traffic
🚧 Saanich Rd McKenzie Ave to Lodge Ave)
🚙 Single lane alternating Apr 20-24 (9-3)
🚧 Quadra St (Tuxedo Dr to Nicholson St)
🚙 Single lane alternating Apr 21 (9-3)
It's National Volunteer Week and we’re highlighting our volunteer teams! ⭐
Our Emergency Support Services (ESS) team is trained to support Saanich residents during emergencies by addressing immediate needs such as food and accommodation. Sound like you? Join the team!
https://ow.ly/kuWp50YLqN6
🔗 saanich.ca/careers
Visit our current employment opportunities webpage for job postings (with closing dates fast approaching) in the following areas:
➡️ Recreation and Community Services
➡️ Engineering and Public Works
➡️ Finance
➡️ Parks
👏It's "National High Five Day" and we're recognizing the Public Works crews running our spring watermain flushing program. Their hard work and dedication keeps our water clear of sediment! Thank you! 💦
👉 Sign up for email or phone notifications today at saanich.ca/water!
Image of Mayor and Council serving strawberries and ice cream in reuseable bowls at Strawberry Fest 2025
We're proud to be featured in the 2025 State of Sustainable Procurement in Canada annual report, alongside other members of the Canadian Collaboration for Sustainable Procurement. Read our member success story about using resuseable bowls at Strawberry Festival. https://ow.ly/b9jW50YIuNx
It’s Tsunami Preparedness Week!
Get prepared by:
✔️Reading PreparedBC’s Earthquake and Tsunami Preparedness Guide: PreparedBC.ca/Tsunamis
✔️ Reviewing (or making!) your home emergency plan: PreparedBC.ca/EmergencyPlan
🔗 saanich.ca/traffic
Visit saanich.ca/traffic to stay informed about roadwork, closures and other traffic delays that can affect travel within Saanich.
🔗https://ow.ly/s69P50YFP7z
Don't miss out! Tonight (April 9 at 7 p.m.) is the last *virtual* learning offering of the season with the Saanich Emergency Program! 💻
Register asap to join the SEP tonight and learn how to prepare your home and household for an emergency.
🔗https://ow.ly/6Z5J50YFOXO
This time tomorrow the Saanich Emergency Program is hosting a free virtual session to share how to prepare yourself to survive for up to 7 days after any type of emergency!
Register today at the link above to join "Emergency Prep Begins with You" on April 9 at 7 p.m.
School drop‑off/pick‑up reminder:
Don’t park within 1.5 m of a driveway
Don’t block drop‑off lanes
We have rules to help reduce congestion and improve visibility and safety for kids.
Questions? The Bylaw team is here to help.
👉 Saanich.ca/bylaw
Saanich is sharing the draft Zero Waste Strategy to reduce waste and we’re asking for your feedback! Take the survey before it closes tomorrow night (April 7)!
Link to survey: saanich.ca/ZeroWaste
Share your thoughts to help finalize Saanich’s draft Zero Waste Strategy.
Read the draft Strategy and share your input through the anonymous survey (5–10 minutes), open until April 7, 2026.
Link: saanich.ca/ZeroWaste
Noise in your neighbourhood? Saanich Bylaw Enforcement is here to help with questions about what's allowed (and when).
👉 https://ow.ly/BO5V50YBUbj
🐰 Happy Easter weekend! The Municipal Hall is closed Good Friday and Easter Monday, reopening on Tuesday, April 7.
Please remember to check Saanich recreation centres for adjusted hours as well: bit.ly/SaanichHours
Let’s build a stronger business community in Saanich!
When businesses share their experiences, it helps local government shape better policies and support programs.
Book a BusinessCare visit and be part of the conversation: saanich.ca/BusinessCare
Saanich wants to lower per-capita waste from 318 kg/year to 250 kg/year by 2031, and to 125 kg/year by 2050.
Read the draft strategy and complete the anonymous survey (5–10 minutes) by April 7, 2026.
Link to survey: saanich.ca/ZeroWaste
The Saanich Bylaw Enforcement team is here to help!
Staff work to support public safety and community standards with the goal of voluntary compliance.
www.saanich.ca/EN/main/news-events/news-archives/2026-news/be-bylaw-aware-and-know-your-rights.html
As we work to support the creation of more housing in Saanich, a new online tool will share that progress with the public! Check it out: https://ow.ly/yx4Y50YzTji
Read more: https://ow.ly/gtaf50YzTjh
Dozens of native trees and shrubs have been planted at Saanich’s Cuthbert Holmes Park thanks to the help of volunteers, District staff, and the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation grant! Read more: https://ow.ly/sxzn50YyX2k
🔗https://ow.ly/lNRz50YyWqK
Help shape Saanich’s Zero Waste Strategy. Residents are invited to read the new draft Strategy and share feedback with an online survey (5–10 minutes) by April 7, 2026.
Learn more at https://ow.ly/iriG50YyWqI
Live in Saanich? Be bylaw aware and know your responsibilities.
This spring, Saanich Bylaw Services is sharing tips to help keep our community safe, manage how public spaces are used, and maintain standards around property, noise and more.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/uhxQ50YynJy
Quick conversation - real impact! We are connecting with local businesses through the BusinessCare program to hear directly from business owners what will help them succeed in Saanich.
Book your in-person or virtual visit with a member of our Economic Development Office at: saanich.ca/BusinessCare.
Calling all Saanich businesses - you are invited to a Shoplifting Symposium hosted by Saanich Police:
🗓️ Thursday, March 26, 2026
🕚 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
👮 Saanich Police Dept. - Kirby Room (760 Vernon Ave.)
🔗 RSVP: https://ow.ly/YlMF50YwXZ2
👏 Tag a Saanich business you love and share the news!