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Development
1st July 2024

6-Month Housing Target Progress Report

A six-month progress report shows how the BC government's first 10 priority communities are doing relative to their housing targets.

Policy
30th June 2024

Saanich Permits Suites in Rural Areas

Saanich council reversed its stance and voted to allow secondary suites in rural areas after a request for exemption was rejected by the province.

Policy
26th June 2024

BC Reveals Targets for 10 Municipalities

BC announced housing targets for 10 more municipalities, aiming to build 55,478 homes by 2029, part of a plan to boost housing supply across 20 municipalities.

Development
13th June 2024

Tallest Tower in Saanich Approved

Saanich council approved the district's tallest project, a 24-storey mixed-use building in the Uptown area featuring 318 rental units and six commercial spaces.

Policy
16th May 2024

Saanich Council Wants to Restrict Rural Area Secondary Suites

Saanich council aims to restrict rural growth while increasing urban density in compliance with new legislation.

Policy
8th May 2024

Saanich Adopts New OCP

Saanich council adopts new Official Community Plan, separating it from Local Area Plans.

Development
7th May 2024

Victoria Exceeds Housing Target Set by BC

Victoria completes 753 homes in just six months, while Oak Bay and Saanich are falling behind.

Development
1st May 2024

Plans for New Zoning in Saanich’s Uptown Douglas Area

Saanich progresses with Uptown Douglas plan, initiating pre-zoning to streamline development in the area.

Policy
25th April 2024

BC Government Sets Housing Targets for 20 More Communities

20 new high-growth areas including Surrey, Kelowna, and Nanaimo join BC's priority list.

Development
10th April 2024

BC Government Buys Development Sites in Saanich

BC government acquires Saanich properties for affordable housing and transit hub development.

Policy
21st March 2024

8 Vancouver Island Projects Receive Provincial Funding

The provincial government supports eight new affordable housing projects on Vancouver Island.

Development

1st Jul 2024

6-Month Housing Target Progress Report

A six-month progress report shows how the BC government's first...

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Policy

30th Jun 2024

Saanich Permits Suites in Rural Areas

Saanich council reversed its stance and voted to allow secondary...

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Policy

26th Jun 2024

BC Reveals Targets for 10 Municipalities

BC announced housing targets for 10 more municipalities, aiming to...

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Development

13th Jun 2024

Tallest Tower in Saanich Approved

Saanich council approved the district's tallest project, a 24-storey mixed-use...

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Policy

16th May 2024

Saanich Council Wants to Restrict Rural Area Secondary Suites

Saanich council aims to restrict rural growth while increasing urban...

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Policy

8th May 2024

Saanich Adopts New OCP

Saanich council adopts new Official Community Plan, separating it from...

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