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Thank you, Saanich

As my term as your mayor comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on what an extraordinary privilege it has been to serve this community.

Saanich 2024 highlights

I’m proud to share the work we’ve accomplished and set in motion this year.

We’re changing things up!

On October 22, Saanich Council will host its first-ever Town Hall, and I’d love for you to be part of it.

Looking back at the first year

It was one year ago today we celebrated victory on Election Night!

Six month update

It’s hard to believe that it’s already been six months since I was sworn in as Mayor and this Council started the new term.

Creating Neighbourhood Homes

Victoria City Council’s recent decision on Missing Middle Housing has a lot of folks asking about Saanich’s plans for neighbourhood zoning.

Happy Holidays!

As the holiday season quickly approaches and 2022 comes to a close, I wanted to take a moment to wish you a very happy holidays.

New Saanich mayor says road safety plan, including adjusting speed limits, will be a priority

A road-safety action plan, including appropriate speed limits for all Saanich streets, will be a priority for the new Saanich council, with bylaw...

Meet Saanich council newcomers: an 'old millennial,' a founder of a running charity and a sea cucumber crime fighter

At 41, incoming Saanich mayor Dean Murdock is on the cusp of being a millennial, old enough that he used a hard-copy encyclopedia as a kid but...

Thank you, Saanich!

What a night! We were glued to the screen; frantically hitting "refresh" until the final poll results were in! Then we let out a great big cheer!

Saanich mayor-elect debriefs election with Capital Daily journalists

It's been less than a week since Saanich mayor-elect Dean Murdock beat out incumbent Mayor Fred Hayes, and he's still getting used to the new...