⚠️ Traffic Advisory: road closure

👉 Reynolds Road at Cedar Hill Cross Road
📅 Wed, Jan 28
🕘 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
🚗 Road closure; no through access for vehicles.

👉 Visit saanich.ca/traffic for details and other advisories in our community

https://hello.saanich.ca/en/projects/reynolds-road-upgrades

As telecommunication tower construction at PKOLS (Mt Douglas Park) continues, the lower parking lot at Churchill Drive (in front of the gate) will be closed in the evening on Monday, January 26, 2026, and remain closed all day on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. https://ow.ly/P05f50Y45kc

⚠️ Traffic Advisory:

👉 Reynolds Road at Cumberland Road
📅 Monday, January 26 and Tuesday, January 27
🕘 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
🚗 Road closure; no through access for vehicles.

👉 Visit saanich.ca/traffic for details and other advisories in our community

⚠️ Traffic Advisory:

👉 Reynolds Road at Cumberland Road
📅 Monday, January 26 and Tuesday, January 27
🕘 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
🚗 Road closure; no through access for vehicles.

👉 Visit saanich.ca/traffic for details and other advisories in our community

🌟 The Saanich Heat Pump Financing Program winter intake is open until February 9, 2026. 🌿

"Our heat pump is quiet and keeps us comfortable year-round." - recent program participant, Scott.

👉 saanich.ca/HeatPumpFinancing

January 22 — an Extreme Weather Alert remains in place for the District Saanich, issued by Our Place Society.

Shelter in Saanich will be open tonight at:
📍Broad View United Church (3703 St. Aidan's Street) - 8 pm to 7 am
✔️20 mats; all genders welcome.
🐕 Pet friendly.

https://smap.bchousing.org/

⚠️ Alert from the Capital Regional District for upcoming temporary delays on the Galloping Goose Regional Trail in Saanich:

"Environmental drilling taking place Jan. 26-Feb. 13 near Switch Bridge. Trail will remain open with short delays during non-peak commuting hours."

Read more: crd.ca/alerts

Renew your dog licence by February 1 to save $5! It’s mandatory for all dogs over the age of four months, but it also helps to identify your dog and is the fastest way to reunite your dog with you if they get lost.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/38tI50XTKsb

If you’re a Saanich resident who’s always wondered how the municipal budget is put together – and who is keen to share your opinions on how funds should be prioritized – then you won’t want to miss participating in the District’s annual budget engagement. Read more: https://ow.ly/Ch2a50Y0WAW

January 21: an Extreme Weather Alert for the District of Saanich has been issued by Our Place Society.

Shelter in Saanich will be provided:
📍Broad View United Church (3703 St. Aidan's Street, Saanich)
✔️20 mats; all genders welcome.
🐕 Pet friendly.
🕗 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

https://smap.bchousing.org/

BC Hydro is installing eight DC Fast Charging (DCFC) ports at G.R. Pearkes RecCentre (3100 Tillicum Rd).

Temporary construction impacts - now through Feb. 20:
https://www.saanich.ca/EN/main/news-events/news-archives/2026-news/bc-hydro-fast-chargers-coming-to-g-r-pearkes-recreation-centre.html

⚠️ Traffic Advisory: Cedar Hill Road

👉 Cedar Hill Road (Churchill Drive to Ash Road)
📅 Today (January 19)
🕘 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
🚗 Single lane alternating traffic

Crews will be doing preliminary investigation work on a drain pipe. Please follow directions and all traffic signs.

saanich.ca/traffic

⚠️ Upcoming Traffic Advisory: Cedar Hill Road

👉 Cedar Hill Road (Churchill Drive to Ash Road)
📅 Monday, January 19
🕘 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
🚗 Single lane alternating traffic

Crews will be doing preliminary investigation work on a drain pipe under the road. Please follow directions and all traffic signs.

Did you know your furry friend needs to be licenced if they are over four months old? Renew your dog licence before February 1 to save $5!

Signup on MySaanich to access information about your dog licence. E-billing is coming soon! https://ow.ly/GUic50XTI1A

More info: https://ow.ly/7ngG50XTI1B

Please visit saanich.ca/traffic for a list of road construction and closures related to larger current projects.

This week there are traffic advisories in place for:

🚧 Inez Drive
🚧 Iona Drive
🚧 Reynolds Road

It’s that time of year to renew your dog licence for 2026! There’s four ways to renew: online, by mail, in-person or dropbox at Municipal Hall.

All dogs over four months old must be licenced on or before February 1 of each year.

Read more: https://ow.ly/MJLR50XTHUo

The District of Saanich is shifting a larger share of water utility fees to a fixed rate. This approach minimizes the risk of the water and sewer budgets going into a deficit and stabilizes rate increases. Read more: https://ow.ly/zpi450XTf77

We refreshed the Council Agendas, Minutes and Videos page: saanich.ca/agendas

You can now can self-register to speak on items that allow public input—look for the microphone icon and follow the prompts.

🔗 Records from meetings before September 2024 are now under “Archived Agendas and Minutes”.

🎉 Celebrating five years with Building Benchmark BC and our rankings in corresponding BC categories:

🏆 Gordon Head Recreation Centre is lowest carbon
💚 Saanich Municipal Hall is second lowest in emissions
🚒 Fire Station #2 is sixth lowest emissions

2024 report: https://buildingbenchmarkbc.ca/

⚠️ Traffic Advisory: Road Closure

👉 Roy Road (Carey Rd to Wilkinson Rd)
📅 Road CLOSED to vehicle traffic tonight (Jan. 6), reopening for one lane traffic on Jan. 8 overnight and weekends.

Thanks for the patience as work progresses on this project.

👉 Project page: saanich.ca/roy

The Saanich Emergency Program has two in-person offerings this month!

🔦 January 14 | Preparedness 101: Emergency Preparedness Begins with You
👋 January 22 | SEP Volunteer Information Session

👉 Learn more at: #categories=emergency-programy-program" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://www.saanich.ca/EN/main/news-events/events-list.html#categories=emergency-program

Check out the refreshed page at saanich.ca/agendas!

✔️ Self-register to speak on items allowing public input. Provide your email so we can send a Microsoft Teams link and confirm speaking details.

🔗 View “Archived Agendas and Minutes” (left menu) for meetings earlier than September 2024.

⚠️ Traffic Advisory: Reynolds Road

👉 Reynolds Road (Cedar Hill Cross Road to Cumberland Road)
📅 January 5 to 30
🕘 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
🚗 Single lane alternating traffic

Please follow directions and all traffic signs.

saanich.ca/traffic

Grow your career with the District of Saanich this year!

We offer training, development and opportunities across 10 departments and 11 locations — parks, engineering, recreation, public safety and more.

Visit saanich.ca/careers for current opportunities and information about how to apply!

Take a look ahead with the District's Events Calendar page: saanich.ca/EventsCalendar

We have you covered with:
👉 Meeting dates for Council, Committee of the Whole and Public Hearings
✔️ Art exhibition dates and details
⚠️ Saanich Emergency Program presentations
🌟 Community events