The Farmlands Trust (Greater Victoria) Society launched its speaker series on regional issues affecting farmland, July 13 at St. Stephen’s Hall in Saanichton. Guest speaker Vic Derman, Director for the Capital Regional District (CRD), discussed the relationship between careful land use planning and a sustainable environment. Read the rest of this entry »

Peninsula residents have recently had the unique opportunity of watching two neighbouring municipalities both increase their fire protection, in very different ways. The Saanich Peninsula will soon be home to two new fire halls once the Central Saanich Main Fire Hall reaches completion and opens its doors in September. Read the rest of this entry »

Grab your sun hat and bring your appetite - it’s time for the annual North Saanich Flavour Trail event. Here is a chance for the whole family to embark on a two day rural adventure and discover the importance of local agriculture, through a variety of tours and events. Read the rest of this entry »

It wasn’t long ago when a ‘natural playground’ was in fact the only playground. Modest additions such as a tire swing or sandbox, were enough to occupy children for hours with their imagination leading the way. Read the rest of this entry »

Two years ago, the Capital Regional District unanimously voted to ban the use of human waste in the form of sewer sludge as fertilizer on public lands and farmland. Read the rest of this entry »

Imagine a sweet summer night at the end of a busy day. Relaxing in the garden, enjoying a savory dinner with soft music floating through the air. Read the rest of this entry »