@zacdevries

Saanich Councillor, CRD Director, and Chair of the Capital Region Housing Corporation. Opinions are my own.

 Saanich, British Columbia
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Joined July 2018
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The 3-30-300 rule has been endorsed by #Saanich council! I am super excited about this!
Zac de Vries - Saanich Councillor & CRD Director@zacdevries12 Jun 2021
Urban Greening = promoting equity, health, well-being & resilience in #Saanich I propose Saanich adopts a stretch goal of 3-30-300: -3 trees visible from every home -30% tree canopy/vegetative coverage -300m to a park from every home Ambitious? Uh, YA! saanich.ca.granicus.com/Meta…
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Times Colonist@timescolonistSep 12
Turf field opening at Saanich school marks completion of years-long dream dlvr.it/TVRcV4

Turf field opening at Saanich school marks completion of years-long dream

The field replaces grass fields plagued by uneven surfaces and drainage issues that left school teams unable to host home games at Spectrum for 15 years.

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@CHEK_NewsJul 19
Apartment rents in Victoria have fallen nearly eight per cent over the past year as rental prices continue to drop across British Columbia, according to a new report. cheknews.ca/victoria-apartme…

Victoria apartment rents fall nearly 8% as B.C. rental market continues to cool

Apartment rents in Victoria have fallen nearly eight per cent over the past year as rental prices continue to drop across British Columbia, according to a new report.

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Victoria Buzz@victoriabuzzesJul 7
3 student-led motions unanimously approved by Saanich council dlvr.it/TTPbVL
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Victoria Buzz@victoriabuzzesJul 7
Quadra McKenzie Plan receives final approval from Saanich council dlvr.it/TTPcwb

Quadra McKenzie Plan receives final approval from Saanich council

After several revisions and years of work, the Quadra McKenzie Plan (QMP) has been approved by the District of Saanich. 

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First music in the park of summer 2026! Full house down at Goward House. Great to see everyone out and enjoying the music together! See you next time July 14 6-8pm at Majestic Park!
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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.
Times Colonist@timescolonistJun 10
Saanich developers to replant trees based on canopy target under new model dlvr.it/TSyynx

Saanich developers to replant trees based on canopy target under new model

Instead of having replacement-tree ratios, developers will be required to meet a canopy-cover target, ranging from 20% to 48%, depending on the area.

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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.
Times Colonist@timescolonistJun 10
Saanich calls on province to fund team-based health care amid doctor shortage dlvr.it/TSyw7K

Saanich calls on province to fund team-based health care amid doctor shortage

The resolution, to be considered at the UBCM in September, asks the province to give communities and clinics the funding, health-care workers and clinic space they need.

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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-newsro…

Rewarding communities that are getting more homes built for Canadians

Reinvesting money to reward Housing Accelerator Fund communities

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Zac de Vries - Saanich Councillor & CRD Director retweeted
Times Colonist@timescolonistMay 6
Saanich to explore incentives for medical clinics in developments dlvr.it/TSP03z

Saanich to explore incentives for medical clinics in developments

Council directed staff to consider adding clinics as eligible amenities for density bonuses and to explore other incentives, including exemptions from related charges.

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Times Colonist@timescolonistMay 7
Saanich's extreme weather shelter passes first seasonal test dlvr.it/TSPxBr

Saanich's extreme weather shelter passes first seasonal test

The 20-bed shelter at Broad View United Church, which provides space for the unhoused during severe winter weather, averaged four guests per night.

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@CHEK_NewsMay 6
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-on…

Saanich calls on province to reinstate funding for 510-bed UVic student housing building

Saanich council unanimously voted to provide an extended development variance permit to the University of Victoria for its massive 510-bed student housing residence that has been left in limbo after...

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Zac de Vries - Saanich Councillor & CRD Director retweeted
Saanich News@saanichnewsMay 7
Saanich implores province to reinstate funds for UVic 510-bed housing project #yyj saanichnews.com/2026/05/06/s…

Saanich implores province to reinstate funds for UVic 510-bed housing project - Saanich News

Council unanimously directed the mayor to write to the province requesting $121M funding be restored

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Victoria Buzz@victoriabuzzesMar 24
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 ...
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People can't live in approvals. Well put!
RentBC™ | Formerly LandlordBC@WeAreRentBCMar 23
People can't live in approvals. timescolonist.com/local-news…

Saanich sends motion on housing targets back to drawing board

A motion to ask the province to scrap or reconsider its mandated housing targets to emphasize development permits rather than occupancy will go to a committee for more debate.

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Times Colonist@timescolonistMar 18
Saanich calls for reinstatement of Community Housing Fund dlvr.it/TRYfx4

Saanich calls for reinstatement of Community Housing Fund

Faced with a debt-laden budget this spring, the province put the program on hold and pulled back more than $775 million in funding for this year.

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@CHEK_NewsMar 11
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-municip…

CRD asks municipalities to ID supportive housing and shelter sites

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.

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@CHEK_NewsMar 6
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-saanic…

Feds send Saanich $10K to help protect Rithet’s Bog Park

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.

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Victoria Buzz@victoriabuzzesFeb 17
And the District is seeking recipe submissions! victoriabuzz.com/2026/02/saa…
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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-h…

CRD housing corporation sets target of 5,000 rental homes by 2045 - Victoria News

$85M borrowing authority advances regional housing opportunities

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Sarah Campden@scampden11 Nov 2025
The colours are in full force in #saanich. Stunning.
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