When Loss leads to Action: Susie’s Inspiring Journey
by Meenal Shrivastava
Among the many wonders of the Salish Sea, the Southern Resident Killer Whales (SRKW) are the most iconic species.
North Saanich Currents Stories
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Paddlers Corner: Enjoying the Waters Around North Saanich
by Johanna de Leeuw
Summer is a beautiful time to be paddling our pristine waters around North Saanich.
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Wildfire Resilient Gardening in North Saanich: Workshop on June 28
by Bethany Couture
Wildfire resilience is becoming an increasingly important consideration for everyone across British Columbia.
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The YYJ Pollinator Garden: Native Plants, Pollinators, and Partnerships
by Jillian Buriak
Next time you are heading towards the airport by car, bike, or foot, take a few minutes to tour the magical YYJ Pollinator Garden on the Victoria Airport Authority (VAA) lands on Willingdon Road (see pin on Google Maps), just past the main entrance to YYJ from the Patricia Bay highway.
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Recipe of the Season: Herbaceous Muffins
by Meenal Shrivastava
I’m new to gardening and aromatic herbs are my favourite things to grow.
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Thread Through Time: The BCER in North Saanich (PART 2)
by Edward LeSage
In Part 1 of the Spring 2026 edition of North Saanich Currents, you explored the British Columbia Electric Railway (BCER) in North Saanich, following the railway’s path station by station from the municipality’s southern border to “Sidneway” station on today’s airport land.
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North Saanich on Foot (NSoF): 4.2 km Loop of Shoreline, Country Roads, Farm Stand, Boats, Planes, and Traces of Old Trains*
by Jillian Buriak
This walk has it all. As the title suggests, this loop offers a taste of just about everything that makes North Saanich special…
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From Operating Rooms to Future Healthcare Workers: How a Community Continues to Shape Local Healthcare
by Tabatha Golat
Each year, hundreds of people from across the Saanich Peninsula gather for an evening of celebration, generosity, and community spirit.
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Tricky Squirrels, by Local North Saanich Cartoonist
by Gerry Karagianis
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Overwintering Ducks in the Peninsula: A Photo Essay
by Suzanne Hout
Preface from editors: Suzanne Huot is an internationally regarded Canadian wildlife photographer from North Saanich…
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