Zac de Vries - Saanich Councillor & CRD Director @zacdevries
Saanich Councillor, CRD Director, and Chair of the Capital Region Housing Corporation. Opinions are my own. zacdevries.ca Saanich, British Columbia Joined July 2018-
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Saanich is strengthening our Tree Protection Bylaw to help enhance our urban tree canopy, supporting both quality of life and the environment. The new bylaw is focused on outcomes by shifting to canopy-based targets instead of a fixed tree replacement ratio.
Saanich developers to replant trees based on canopy target under new model dlvr.it/TSyynx
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The doctor shortage is not only about recruitment, it’s about system design. Saanich is calling for province to implement team-based primary care, a recognized as a best practice to expanding the capacity, to ensure more residents get the care they need faster.
Saanich calls on province to fund team-based health care amid doctor shortage dlvr.it/TSyw7K
Delighted that Saanich has received more Housing Accelerator Funds from the Federal Government to help advance more non-market housing partnerships! cmhc-schl.gc.ca/media-newsroom…
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Saanich to explore incentives for medical clinics in developments dlvr.it/TSP03z
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Saanich's extreme weather shelter passes first seasonal test dlvr.it/TSPxBr
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Saanich council unanimously voted to provide an extended development variance permit (DVP) to the University of Victoria for its massive 510-bed student housing building that has been left in limbo after the provincial government unexpectedly paused funding. cheknews.ca/saanich-calls-…
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Saanich implores province to reinstate funds for UVic 510-bed housing project #yyj saanichnews.com/2026/05/06/saa…
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A successful environmental grant has given Saanich youth and new residents the opportunity to connect with local parks and ecosystems. Specifically, Cuthbert Holmes Park has seen dozens of native trees and shrubs planted by volunteers and District of Saanich staff through ...
People can't live in approvals. Well put!
People can't live in approvals. timescolonist.com/local-news/saa…
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Saanich calls for reinstatement of Community Housing Fund dlvr.it/TRYfx4
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The CRD board is sending a letter to the region's 13 municipalities following a request from B.C.'s housing minister to identify potential locations for supportive housing and sheltering projects. cheknews.ca/crd-asks-munic…
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The District of Saanich has received a $10,000 boost from the federal government to help create a stewardship plan for Rithet’s Bog Park. cheknews.ca/feds-send-saan…
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And the District is seeking recipe submissions! victoriabuzz.com/2026/02/saanic…
The CRHC 2045: A Path to 5000 Framework lays out how the Capital Region Housing Corporation can massively expand non-profit housing in the region (5000 by 2045). ✅1000+ homes are already underway for 2027–2030 ✅up to 2000 more for 2031–2045 vicnews.com/2025/12/03/crd…
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The colours are in full force in #saanich. Stunning.
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Shout out to former Alderman Sandy Noel, who was appalled that so many people opposed the rezoning back then, just as we are appalled today. It is disappointing to see Mayor Murdock give in. timescolonist.com/local-news/saa…
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Saanich proceeds with phased approach for Operations Centre redevelopment Read more at: saanichnews.com/2025/11/19/saa…
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Scaled-back $93M plan to replace aging Saanich operations centre gets green light dlvr.it/TPMt3p
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Saanich to consider new multicultural festival dlvr.it/TPN7Tp
I’m honoured to have been returned as Chair of the Capital Region Housing Corporation for a fourth year. Thank you to my colleagues on the CRHC Board for your confidence & collaboration. Together, we’ll keep advancing the delivery of more affordable housing to the region!
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