Repeated Vandalism and Theft Targeting Speed Reduction Signs Under Investigation
The Saanich Police Department is investigating repeated acts of vandalism and theft targeting speed reduction signs in the 4200, 4300 and 4400 blocks of Torquay Drive. Since April 29, 2026, there have been 10 incidents ...
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Man Charged Following Serious Assault in Gorge Park
On July 11, 2026, Saanich Police patrol officers responded to reports of an alleged assault in Gorge Park near the Craigflower Bridge. Responding officers located a male victim suffering from significant but non-life-threatening injuries. He ...
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Saanich Police Investigating Theft of Jewellery Worth Approximately $10,000
Saanich Police are investigating the theft of approximately $10,000 worth of jewellery from a home in the 4300 block of Maltwood Lane. The theft is believed to have occurred sometime between June 9 and June ...
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UPDATE: Man Charged with Murder Following Quadra Street Incident
Update: The victim of the assault that took place on July 3, sadly has succumbed to their injuries. Our condolences to their family and friends. The charge against Suleyman Budak has been upgraded to murder ...
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Temporary Deployment of CCTV Camera | July 5
The Saanich Police Department will deploy a temporary camera at the Strawberry Festival at Beaver Lake Park on July 5, in support of our operations to help ensure public safety during the event. The camera ...
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Temporary Deployment of CCTV Camera | July 1
The Saanich Police Department will deploy a temporary camera at the Gorge Canada Day Picnic along the Gorge Waterway in support of our operations to help ensure public safety during the event. The camera will ...
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Diversity Statement
We are committed to celebrating the rich diversity of people in our community. We are guided by the principle that embracing diversity enriches the lives of all people. We all share the responsibility for creating an equitable and inclusive community and for addressing discrimination in all forms.
Traditional Territory Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that the District of Saanich lies within the territories of the lək ʷəŋən peoples represented by the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations and the W SÁNEĆ peoples represented by the W JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip), BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin), SȾÁUTWW (Tsawout), W SIḴEM (Tseycum) and MÁLEXEȽ (Malahat) Nations.