SAANICH HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION: VICTIM INDENTIFIED
On October 19, 2022, at approximately 2:15 pm, the Saanich Police Department responded to a report of a deceased male in the grassy median between the northbound and southbound lanes …
CHILD SUSTAINS NON-LIFE-THREATENING INJURIES AFTER BEING STRUCK IN CROSSWALK
A child is recovering in the hospital after being struck while crossing in a marked crosswalk on Shelbourne Street early this morning. On Tuesday, October 25 just after 7:20 a.m. …
UPDATE ON MISSING PERSON – SOLO CAMPER LOCATED SAFE
The 61-year-old man that went camping and did not return home last Friday was located late last night and is safe. He became lost while out hiking in the Campbell …
UPDATE: Saanich Police and VIIMCU Investigating Two Homicides
October 20, 2022 In relation to the ongoing Saanich Police homicide investigation, 36-year-old Christopher Cathcart has been charged with one count of Second-Degree Murder. Cathcart, of no fixed address, is …
Saanich Police and VIIMCU Investigating Two Homicides
Saanich Police and the Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit are investigating two homicides that appear to be related. One male is in custody. “At this time investigators feel there …
Saanich Police and BC Coroners Service investigating deceased body near Swan Lake Sanctuary
On October 12, 2022, the body of an unknown male was located near Swan Lake Sanctuary in the area of Haynes Road and Douglas Street in Saanich, BC. “Saanich Police …
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.