Join us for a free webinar on
@saanich
and the progress the District has made in making biking safer through quick build curb-plunking! June 7, 12-1 PM PST.
We are excited to be partnering with
@saanich
Parks, Recreation & Community Services to celebrate World
#MigratoryBirdDay
on Sat May 11 from 9am - 12pm!
This annual event celebrates migratory birds and this year’s theme centers on the important links between insects and birds.
What's happening with the roadwork on Shelbourne Street?
Harley Machielse,
@saanich
Engineering, shared an update with
@alferraby
, including paving happening today on Shelbourne from Pear to Knight.
Help us select public art for Royal Oak’s Fire Station
#2
!
We're seeking three artists/arts professionals to serve on a Public Art Project Jury to help select new public art for the Station's redevelopment.
Apply by May 21, 2024.
This morning Councillor
@TealePB
& I squared off for the
#GoByBikeWeek
#CommuterChallenge
Congrats to Teale who bested me on his bike by more 6 mins 🏆
For next year’s rematch I’ll ride and you drive 🚴 🚗
At 10:55 AM (PDT) TODAY, the Emergency Alert system will be tested.
During today’s test, you will hear an alert tone & receive a message on radio, TV & compatible cell phones.
Learn more about emergency alerts and what to do if you receive one:
🛴 Curious about electric kick (e-kick) scooters? Saanich is participating in B.C.’s Electric Kick Scooter Pilot Project that runs now through April 2028.
Learn more about the project and where you can ride an e-kick scooter in Saanich:
On Wed, May 8 2024 at 10:55 AM PDT people will hear an alert tone and receive a message on radio, TV and cell phones. The test alert will go to compatible cell phones and will interrupt radio and TV. The purpose of this alert is to test system readiness.
Employers will have an opportunity to connect with talented individuals from diverse backgrounds at this month’s Welcome Exchange Job Fair for immigrants in Langford, BC.
#EP
Week Day 3!
The theme this year is 'using technology before, during and after an emergency'.
Before - visit the Capital Region Tsunami Portal. Learn your tsunami risk and what to do if we experience a tsunami warning in
#Saanich
. Learn more:
Are you new to Saanich? Welcome!
Let us show you around - from local food initatives to applying for a business licence, we've collected key information to help you get settled in Saanich this summer!
Today marks day two of
#EmergencyPreparednessWeek
.
Head over to to see the emergency notification banner in action, today from 0845-1630. This banner can be activated to share important information before, during or after an emergency.
#Saanich
#Prepare
🚒 We are now entering Phase 2 of the Fire Station
#2
Redevelopment!
Catch up on everything that was completed in Phase 1 and hear more about what is planned for Phase 2:
Today kicks off Emergency Preparedness Week! 🎉
This year’s theme is: ‘using technology before, during and after emergencies’ and we’ll be sharing tips all week long.
Take a step towards prep today by visiting the Emergency Preparedness Expo at Heritage Acres from 11-3. 🔦🔋📻
Today is Red Dress Day and the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2 Spirit people.
The empty red dresses are meant to signify the loss of thousands of Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people.
Have you heard about all of the great things happening in Saanich? 😁👋
You can read all about them in the
#Saanich
Spotlight! 💡
The Spotlight is our monthly newsletter to the residents of Saanich, full of what we have been up to and what is coming next!
Media Release❗️
May 5-11 is Emergency Preparedness Week. 🔦
This year the theme is using technology before, during and after emergencies. 📱
Learn more:
#Saanich
#Prepare
Saanich property tax is due July 2, 2024.
✅ Remember to apply for your home owner grant with the Province if eligible. We must receive all home owner grant applications on or before the tax due date to avoid penalty.
Join one of BC’s Top Employers and launch a new career this year!
Visit for job postings with:
🏊 Parks, Recreation and Community Services
👷♀️ Engineering and Public Works
🖱️ Information Technology
Thank you
@BaileyParker_
and
@JohnnyNovak
for sharing our Name the Sweeper contest on
@VirginRadioVIC
this morning!
Submit your best names by May 15:
The top 5 names will go to public voting during National Public Works Week (May 19-25)!