The District of Saanich is hosting an online webinar to review our off-street parking and loading regulations and provide a brief check-in on the status of the project and next steps.
This session is intended to provide information on the project timeline, promote opportunities for ongoing community engagement, and outline next steps in the project. We will also provide an opportunity to ask questions about the process of the project
Webinar Details
- Date: March 4th, 2026
- Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
- Format: Online
- Registration: Registration link will be sent upon confirmation of attendance.
What we’ll cover
- Current regulations: overview of existing off-street parking and loading requirements and how they are applied
- Why updates are underway: key drivers, objectives, and what the District is seeking to achieve
- Ongoing engagement: how the community can participate and provide input
- Next steps: upcoming milestones, timelines, and what to expect through the next phases of work
- Input and discussion: facilitated time to gather questions and concerns regarding the current regulations
Submitting questions in advance (optional)
To help us tailor the session and address common issues efficiently, you’re welcome to submit questions by February 27th, 2026to off-streetparking@saanich.ca with the subject line: Webinar Question – Parking & Loading.
Additional Public Engagement
Currently, the District of Saanich has an online survey available on its HelloSaanich project page. It is highly encouraged that members of the community follow the HelloSaanich project page to get updates on current and upcoming engagement events.
If you have any other questions about the project, we encourage you to contact us at off-streetparking@saanich.ca
Thank you,
Adam Smith
Planner, Community Planning
Planning Department
District of Saanich
770 Vernon Avenue
Victoria, BC V8X 2W7
BC Budget 2026 delays funding for student housing
February 17, 2026
By University of Victoria
The university is deeply disappointed to learn that the Province of British Columbia has decided to delay our 510-bed student residence project under the constraints of Budget 2026.
Scheduled to break ground this Spring, the project was set to create 510 upper-year undergraduate and graduate student spaces. With a new estimated completion date of 2034, the units will play a pivotal role in relieving pressure in Victoria’s rental market, while ensuring more students can live and learn in a supportive campus community.
The impacts of this decision will be felt by many on our campus, and because the project was set to begin construction in May, the university has already invested significant time and resources in it. We remain committed to seeing the project through to completion as we continue to explore and advocate for student housing at UVic.
—Qwul’sih’yah’maht, Robina Thomas, Acting President and Vice-Chancellor at UVic
We look forward to receiving more information from the Province about this project delay and their long-term plans to address student-housing demands in our region.
