Nathalie Chambers Saanich Councillor

We cannot lose anymore biodiversity,’ councillor says. Two Saanich councillors stood alone opposing a development variance permit application that requires cutting down protected trees. On May 11, seven of nine council members approved the variance to allow a three-lot subdivision at 2576 Arbutus Rd. The request called for variances in lot depth and building setbacks requiring the removal of 29 protected trees.