Council  intends to amend the Council Procedure Bylaw (No 1094), which governs the conduct of its Council and Committee meetings. In general, the amendments will:

With the snow melting and the forecast for rain the Department of Public Works would like residents of Central Saanich to know that sandbags are available in the front of the Public Works Yard located at 1703 Keating X Rd. As well, the BC Provincial Emergency Program has some good articles on flood proofing your home and Sandbag tips.

The District of Central Saanich would like to advise residents that the Annual Water Main Flushing Program will begin January 23, 2012 and will continue to mid May. Please review the flushing schedule for specific zones and the Water Main Flushing Notice for complete details.

The winter snow has arrived! Please visit the Snow and Ice Control page for information on snow removal routes and responsibilities.

If you are planning a staff BBQ, class reunion or family picnic, requests for use of municipal ball diamonds and picnic shelters in 2012 are now being accepted. To make your request, please phone: 250-544-4218, or fill out a Park Reservation Request.

On June 20, 2011 Central Saanich Council endorsed, in principle, the recommendations of the Central Saanich Agricultural Area Plan. Council also directed Staff to proceed:

Please be advised that BC Hydro will begin their annual Vegetation Management Program. The attached document identifies the areas within Central Saanich where BC Hydro crews will be working. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ian C Hayes with BC Hydro at 250-727-5206. Information on BC Hydro's Vegetation Management Program, Tree Control Pruning and Tree Removal can be found on the BC Hydro website.

The Central Saanich Parks Department will be working on forest stand Management in Centennial Park this spring. The work is part of an ongoing effort to increase the species diversity and habitat value of the forest stand in Centennial Park. The work will include cutting a number of trees that municipal arborists have identified as dead or hazardous, followed by extensive replanting with suitable native tree and understory shrub species.  This project will focus on an area west of the Lacrosse box, upslope from Graham Creek. The current project does not include the stream corridor immediately next to the creek.  As part of the District’s tree planting program, new trees are planted any time the municipal Parks and Public Works departments need to remove a tree.

Park users should be aware that for safety reasons, periodic trail closures may be necessary in the immediate area while this work is completed.  Please stay on designated trails and control your dog to give this biodiversity enhancement project a chance to take root. Thank you!

The Canada and Mortgage Housing Corporation (CMHC), through its Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP), can provide funding assistance to create or upgrade secondary rental suites. Central Saanich residents who are interested in applying or would like more information, please contact CMHC Vancouver at 1-800-639-3938 or visit the CMHC website.

The District of Central Saanich Engineering and Public Works Department is installing check valve assemblies at water meter boxes throughout the municipality.  Follow these links for additional information: Check Valve at Property Line or Check Valve Assembly, or visit the CRD website for more information on cross connections.

Between November 1 and May 1,  fires smaller than three feet in diameter do not require a permit.  Additional information on permitted burning days or required permits for larger fires is available from the Fire Department or the Burning Information page.