Saanich Police Department

Saanich police stopped six speeders between May 8 and 10 – just days after the provincial high-risk driving campaign kicked off. (Saanich Police Traffic Safety Unit/Twitter)

Six speeders caught in Saanich days after B.C. high-risk driving campaign kicks off

Saanich police crack down after spike in excessive speeding

Saanich police stopped six speeders between May 8 and 10 – just days after the provincial high-risk driving campaign kicked off. (Saanich Police Traffic Safety Unit/Twitter)
Garden waste drop off at the Saanich Parks and Public Works yard has been shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (District of Saanich/Twitter)

Two-hour waits for yard waste drop-off in Saanich not a police matter

First hour after opening is busiest, two hour waits expected, District spokesperson says

Garden waste drop off at the Saanich Parks and Public Works yard has been shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (District of Saanich/Twitter)
Saanich police stopped 22 drivers for excessive speeding in the last month. (Saanich Police Traffic Safety Unit/Twitter)

Saanich police slap 22 drivers with excessive speeding fines in April

Drivers’ cars also impounded for a week

Saanich police stopped 22 drivers for excessive speeding in the last month. (Saanich Police Traffic Safety Unit/Twitter)
(Black Press Media file photo)

Saanich police rescue man with arm caught in donation bin

Many in search of clean clothing as pandemic closes shelters, thrift stores

(Black Press Media file photo)
A rural Saanich driver collided with a telephone pole in the 5900-block of Oldfield Road on Sunday evening. (Google Street View)

Driver ‘sheared telephone pole in half’ in rural Saanich crash, escapes with minor injuries

Police say it’s a ‘miracle’ the driver’s injuries weren’t more serious

A rural Saanich driver collided with a telephone pole in the 5900-block of Oldfield Road on Sunday evening. (Google Street View)
Saanich police respond to calls about a group using the Cedar Hill Golf Course despite the facility being shut down since March due to the pandemic. (Black Press Media file photo)

Island golf course sneaks reported smacking balls on forbidden links

Cedar Hill Golf Course shuttered indefinitely since March due to the pandemic

Saanich police respond to calls about a group using the Cedar Hill Golf Course despite the facility being shut down since March due to the pandemic. (Black Press Media file photo)
An unoccupied truck rolled into a Saanich home on Monday. (File contributed/ Saanich Police Department)

Truck rolls into Saanich family’s home

An unoccupied truck collided with a house after it was struck by another vehicle

An unoccupied truck rolled into a Saanich home on Monday. (File contributed/ Saanich Police Department)
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Bag containing meat, sewing needles found by dog owner in Cordova Bay

Saanich police don’t believe it’s a trend

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COVID-19: Saanich police respond to calls about skatepark gathering, group volleyball game

‘Some people are still not taking this seriously,’ officer says

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Saanich police have arrested a man for allegedly setting several fires on and near the Camosun College Lansdowne campus on March 30. (Photo courtesy of the Saanich Police Department)

Saanich police arrest suspect in arson spree near Camosun College Lansdowne campus

Calgary man in police custody waiting for a tele-bail hearing, constable says

Saanich police have arrested a man for allegedly setting several fires on and near the Camosun College Lansdowne campus on March 30. (Photo courtesy of the Saanich Police Department)
Braefoot Park is managed by the District of Saanich. (Google Maps)

Police called to break up a gathering in Vancouver Island park

Officers remind residents to heed province’s COVID-19 precautions

Braefoot Park is managed by the District of Saanich. (Google Maps)
Two men have been arrested and charged for a serious assault that killed Shawn Campbell, a Langford man, back in Sept. 2018. (GoFundMe)

Two men arrested and charged with 2018 attack that killed Langford man

Nathan Monsour, 33, and Lee Hart, 38, to make court appearance Monday

Two men have been arrested and charged for a serious assault that killed Shawn Campbell, a Langford man, back in Sept. 2018. (GoFundMe)
Saanich police are looking for a man allegedly tied to two incidents of sexual assault. (File contributed/ Saanich Police)

Saanich Police link man to two alleged sexual assaults as women leave BC Transit buses

Police are looking for information on the man, described as in his 30s

Saanich police are looking for a man allegedly tied to two incidents of sexual assault. (File contributed/ Saanich Police)
Saanich police are seeking information about a male suspect allegedly involved in a sexual assault incident that began on BC Transit bus on Thursday. (BC Transit)

Saanich teen allegedly sexually assaulted after being followed off BC Transit bus

Police seeking information on the male suspect

Saanich police are seeking information about a male suspect allegedly involved in a sexual assault incident that began on BC Transit bus on Thursday. (BC Transit)
Drivers with a pet on their lap are at risk of receiving a $109 ticket for violating the B.C. Motor Vehicle Act. (Pikrepo)

Loose pets in the car could cost you a $109 fine, plus ICBC points

Unsecured pets at risk of injury, can lead to hefty fines

Drivers with a pet on their lap are at risk of receiving a $109 ticket for violating the B.C. Motor Vehicle Act. (Pikrepo)
Saanich Subway restaurant robbed at knifepoint

Saanich Subway restaurant robbed at knifepoint

Police ask witnesses to come forward

Saanich Subway restaurant robbed at knifepoint
Saanich police are hoping to help residents avoid romance scams by revealing the most common red fags. (Pixabay)

Don’t be blinded by love: Saanich police warn of online dating red flags

Canadians lost about $25 million to romance scams in 2018

Saanich police are hoping to help residents avoid romance scams by revealing the most common red fags. (Pixabay)
B.C. drivers that create unnecessary noise with their vehicle or radio can be subject to fines under the Motor Vehicle Act. (Devon Bidal/News Staff)

Island drivers with noisy vehicles can be subject to hefty fines

Saanich Police explain the laws that limit excessive noise from vehicles

B.C. drivers that create unnecessary noise with their vehicle or radio can be subject to fines under the Motor Vehicle Act. (Devon Bidal/News Staff)
Jeff Buziak leads the annual Lindsay Buziak Walk for Justice in 2018. (Black Press Media file photo)

Jeff Buziak returns to Saanich for 10th memorial walk for murdered daughter

Saanich realtor Lindsay Buziak was stabbed to death 12 years ago

Jeff Buziak leads the annual Lindsay Buziak Walk for Justice in 2018. (Black Press Media file photo)
Saanich police arrested a driver believed to be impaired by drugs after a crash on Craighflower Bridge on Thursday night. (Black Press Media file photo)

Saanich police arrest driver believed to be impaired by drugs after bridge collision

No one injured in single-vehicle crash late Thursday night

Saanich police arrested a driver believed to be impaired by drugs after a crash on Craighflower Bridge on Thursday night. (Black Press Media file photo)