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Information regarding newsletters, proclamations, past events and meetings can be found by selecting the links provided at the left.
Green Ideas Fair Thursday March 11, 2010 at the Municipal Hall
North Saanich is addressing a requirement of the Local Government Act which requires municipalities to amend their Official Community Plan to include Greenhouse Gas policies, targets and actions by May 31, 2010. The District is welcoming your help to develop appropriate policy and targets. A Green Ideas Fair will be held at the Municipal Hall Thursday March 11, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the consultant who is assisting North Saanich with its GHG policies. Jon Munn will make a presentation at 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.
Support your Hospital Foundation
The Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation is in the running for the Saanich Chamber of Commerce’s “Crystal Award for Business of the Year – Not for Profit”. Local community activist and philanthropist Fraser Smith has pledged $1 for every endorsement logged at the website www.itsourhospital.ca. Others are starting to match this pledge, which means that many thousands of dollars could be raised. Please visit the website above and endorse your support for the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation in achieving this very well-deserved award.
Local Government Elections Task Force wants your input
The Local Government Elections Task Force is currently seeking written comments from local government, organizations and individuals in the community to assist in its review of local government election issues. Announced at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) 2009 Convention, the Local Government Elections Task Force is a joint, consensus-based group of provincial and UBCM members. The Task Force invites you to submit comments on any or all of the following topics:
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Campaign finance, including contributions/spending disclosure and limits and tax credits; |
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Enforcement processes and outcomes; |
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Role of the British Columbia Chief Electoral Officer in local government elections; |
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Election cycle (term of office); |
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Corporate vote; and |
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Matters raised in election resolutions submitted to the 2009 UBCM Convention, such as the eligibility of volunteers. |
To assist in its deliberations, the Task Force would appreciate your comments as soon as possible, preferably by April 15, 2010. It is anticipated that the Task Force will deliver its recommendations to the Province of British Columbia and the UBCM by May 30, 2010 after which legislation is expected to be presented to the Legislature in time for the 2011 local government elections.
Written comments can be made via email to: LocalElectionsTaskForce@gov.bc.ca , by fax to: 250-387-7972 or by mail to:
Local Government Elections Task Force
c/o Ministry of Community and Rural Development
PO Box 9839 Stn Prov Govt
Vitoria, BC V8W 9T1
Vacancies on District Commissions
The District of North Saanich is accepting applications for District Commissions. There is one vacancy on the Parks Commission and three vacancies on the Heritage Advisory Commission. Please complete an application form and return it to the Municipal Hall.
North Saanich has a Draft Agriculture Plan!
Over the past year the District of North Saanich's Agricultural Advisory Commission has been guiding the development of an Agriculture Plan to establish a guiding vision for local agriculture and provide a series of strategies that will ensure the long-term viability of the District's significant and valued agricultural activities. The Plan describes current food and agricultural issues, explores opportunities, and recommends strategic approaches that support local agriculture and ensure its future.
Fourth Annual North Saanich Flavour Trail August 21 & 22, 2010
The fourth annual North Saanich Flavour Trail will be held August 21 & 22, 2010. This is a tour of North Saanich farms, wineries, nurseries, markets and restaurants to showcase North Saanich food production. The North Saanich Agricultural Advisory Commission is organizing the event with the sponsorship of the District of North Saanich. This event will be an exciting weekend, where participants will be able to view and experience some hands on activities at our local farms. Watch for more information!
McTavish Interchange Road Closures
Please be advised that construction of the McTavish Road Interchange will begin on November 30, 2009. Starting that morning, McTavish Road will be closed between Highway 17 and Lochside Drive until Spring 2011.
For construction details and additional information, please visit the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure - Highway 17_- McTavish_Interchange Project website or our Current Projects webpage.
North Saanich wins UBCM Community Excellence Award
The District of North Saanich was successful in winning a UBCM (Union of BC Municipalities) Community Excellence Award in the category of Partnerships, with the focus on Local Government Partnerships Supporting Physical Activity & Healthy Living, for our collaborative community effort to build the North Saanich Free Ride Bike Park. Mayor Alice Finall and Councillor Peter Chandler were present to accept the award which was announced at the Awards Breakfast in Vancouver on Thursday, October 1, 2009.
The creation/construction of the North Saanich Free Ride Bike Park is the result of collaboration between the community who formed a society, “The Friends of the North Saanich Mountain Bike Park Society” and the District of North Saanich who entered into a partnership agreement with the Society.
The unique aspect of this partnership is that the District of North Saanich, by managing the more mundane aspects of maintaining a park (such as regular safety inspections, vandalism repair, hazardous tree removal, and drainage issues) has allowed the Society a high level of autonomy with the creativity of the park design and the components incorporated within the park. With the support of local professional dirt jump riders, the Society has been able to facilitate the creation of what will be a world class venue that has been entirely funded by local businesses and residents. The costs of building such a facility would have been an impossible undertaking for the District of North Saanich alone. It has been the good will, hard work, and generosity of this community which has made this initiative possible. To date, the community volunteers who have just “shown up” when the call for a work party happened have contributed over 500 hours.
Work continues on the North Saanich Free Ride Bike Park on phases five through eight. There are many volunteer opportunities, both financial and physical, available to all ages. If you wish to be a part of this award winning park, please contact the Society by visiting their website or by calling Volunteer Executive Director, Denis Paquette at 250-656-1131.
New Parks and Trails Guide
Members of the Parks Commission and District staff have completely revamped this very popular guide. You can view the North Saanich 2009 Guide to Parks, Trails and Beach Accesses Brochure on our website. The Guide will also be available at the Municipal Hall on Tuesday, June 30 for $2.00. (Please note: this is a large PDF file and may take a few moments to load. Your patience is appreciated).
2008 Annual Report
In accordance with the requirements of the Community Charter the District of North Saanich is pleased to offer the residents of North Saanich the 2008 Annual Report. If you have any comments or inquiries, please complete our feedback form.
Email Notification of Website Updates
North Saanich residents can now receive email notifications when changes have been made to designated webpages. Intitially, this new feature will be available on the "Council and Committee of the Whole Agendas and Minutes" webpage. If you would like to see this feature added to other pages on this website or if you have any other comments related to the North Saanich website, please use our Feedback page.
HealthLink BC
On the "Links" webpage, the North Saanich website now provides a link to the HealthLink BC website.
- British Columbians have trusted health information at their fingertips with just a phone call or a click away with HealthLink BC.
- Just three numbers - 8-1-1 - on the phone or online at Healthlink BC means easy access to non-emergency health information.
- Speak with a nurse about your symptoms, consult with a pharmacist about your medication questions, or get healthy eating advice from a dietitian. You can also find the publicly funded health services and resources you need, closest to you.
- Any time of the day or night, every day of the year, HealthLink BC is as close as your phone or the web 24/7.
Burnable and Green Waste Drop-off Program
The District of North Saanich provides residents with the ability to drop-off burnable material and green waste at the municipal pit located on Littlewood Road (north off Mills Road). Further details can be found on the Burnable and Green Waste Drop-off Program page.
District of North Saanich Fleece Vests
Fleece vests with the North Saanich crest are now available for $40. Please inquire at the North Saanich Municipal Hall and speak to the Reception staff to see the many sizes and colours available.
Hours of Business
Municipal Hall is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday excluding Statutory Holidays.
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