The field replaces grass fields plagued by uneven surfaces and drainage issues that left school teams unable to host home games at Spectrum for 15 years.

De Vries graduated in 2017 with a double major in political science and geography, and ran for council the year after. He has now served for eight years.

The development would have brought new units to Gordon Head, including 27 three-bedroom units, which have a 0 per cent vacancy rate in Saanich.

Livable CRD is a non-partisan coalition scoring Capital Regional District municipal candidates on transit, housing, climate, arts, and other livability issues.

Since 1906, Saanich has been shaped by agriculture, urban growth and lively community debate

The resolution, to be considered at the UBCM in September, asks the province to give communities and clinics the funding, health-care workers and clinic space they need.

Instead of having replacement-tree ratios, developers will be required to meet a canopy-cover target, ranging from 20% to 48%, depending on the area.

Reinvesting money to reward Housing Accelerator Fund communities

A Saanich toddler is turning his artwork into a fundraiser for the NICU that cared for his baby brother, who overcame serious health challenges after birth.

Saanich Police has impounded two vehicles and ticketed the owners for allegedly street racing after dash cam footage was submitted by a member of the community.

As food prices and the cost of living continues to rise, a Saanich student is working to help food insecurity initiatives by creating the Food Recovery Alliance.

View Royal Councillor and police officer Damian Kowalewich is resigning his council seat after being promoted to Saanich Police Deputy Chief.