Updated April 17, 2024:
Category 2 fires (bonfires) are prohibited beginning May 1, 2024.
Campfires will continue to be allowed until prohibited by the province or as indicated further here and our district fire signs.
https://www.crd.bc.ca/service/fire-and-emergency-programs/fire-protection/open-burning
Sign the Biosolids Ban Petition – please help protect our watershed, wildlife and ecosystem see Change.org Uphold the Ban on Land Application of Biosolids in the CRD
Support Saanich Inlet Protection Society – Join or donate to this very active registered charity that seeks to conserve the ecosystem of Saanich Inlet. They are tackling many issues including abandoned boats, quarry activity, herring protection and biosolids. More members helps to increase their clout.
CRD has confirmed their road updates, mainly, eliminating the yield lanes and adding stop signs at Wallace and West Saanich. See updates on CRD
We are grateful to WP resident, Rick Ellis, for taking the time to share his expertise to draft planning ideas for extreme weather.