District of Saanich

Enjoy some time with loved ones this weekend! The Municipal Hall will be closed on Monday, May 20 for Victoria Day. Regular hours (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) will apply on Tuesday, May 21.

Today is Moose Hide Campaign Day. This BC-born Indigenous-led grassroots movement to end violence towards women and children. The campaign is grounded in Indigenous ceremony and traditional ways of learning and healing. Every pin worn, every conversation had, brings us closer to ending violence against women and children. Get your Moose Hide pin and join us in making a difference. If you need a pin, moose hide pins or faux leather pins will be available at any of the rec centres or municipal hall today. https://lnkd.in/gubEpAt #MooseHideCampaign

Watch a recent CTV News story about our newly opened Second Chance Cafe at Cedar Hill Recreation and Arts Centre. The Second Chance Cafe is operated by survivors of brain injury in partnership with The Cridge Centre for the Family. They offer homemade baked goods, sandwiches, coffee and tea. The cafe currently operates Wednesday through Saturday, 9am to 1pm. https://lnkd.in/gTdXNFkk

Exciting sustainability and accessibility improvements are coming to Cedar Hill Recreation Centre. 😀 The project will be split into two phases. The first phase, focused on mechanical upgrades, is now underway. We anticipate the ability to remain open during our renovations, however there may be some temporary disruptions to programs or in accessing certain spaces in the recreation centre. https://lnkd.in/grtbmFnQ

Did you know that it's Local Government Awareness Week! Join in the conversation and help shape the future of our community by registering on our new engagement platform: https://lnkd.in/dsMm-2Xy

Have you received an invitation to join the Victoria-Saanich Citizens’ Assembly (VSCA) on Municipal Amalgamation? 10,000 invitations were mailed out last month to randomly selected households in both municipalities in search of volunteers for the forthcoming Assembly. If your household received an invitation, the deadline to respond is May 30. Any resident of Victoria or Saanich whose household receives an invitation and is 16 years of age or older is eligible to volunteer and serve on the Citizens’ Assembly. 48 respondents will be randomly selected by civic lottery in a way that broadly represents the diversity of each municipality. You’ll help shape the future of our great region and perform an important civic duty. Find out more at victoriasaanich.ca. MASS LBP is running the Victoria-Saanich Citizens’ Assembly at arms-length from both municipalities to safeguard the independence of the process. All comments and questions related to the Victoria Saanich Citizens’ Assembly should be directed to info@victoriasaanich.ca or via phone at 1-833-319-1901.

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. https://lnkd.in/gheyhhv4

Today is Red Dress Day and the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2 Spirit people. The REDress Project, which involves the hanging of red dresses in public spaces, began as an art installation by Métis artist Jamie Black first displayed at the University of Winnipeg in 2011 and has since been replicated in communities across Canada. The empty red dresses are meant to signify the loss of thousands of Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people. https://lnkd.in/eyhrnrp

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!

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. saanich.ca/tax