Public Safety Fix: Focus on Prevention, Not Just Enforcement
Public safety outcomes in Saanich and across the Capital Region will improve when the root…
Kevin WattJanuary 1, 2026
Quick Reads
Housing Supply Fix: Build Faster, Smaller, and Everywhere
The most effective way municipalities can improve housing affordability and access is by increasing housing…
Kevin WattJanuary 1, 2026
Kevin Watt for Saanich District Council in 2026
My name is Kevin Watt and, in 2026, I’ll be embarking on a civic adventure:…
Kevin WattDecember 8, 2025
The Future of Housing in Saanich: Supply, Affordability and Resilience
The Saanich Official Community Plan (OCP) establishes the District’s long-term vision and policy framework for…
Kevin WattDecember 7, 2025
Police-Social Work Partnerships Reflect Shifting Pressures on Local Governments
As homelessness and mental-health challenges continue to grow in Greater Victoria, municipalities are increasingly adapting…
Kevin WattDecember 7, 2025
10 Saanich Facts Every Saanich Resident Should Know
Saanich is a place people know well in pieces—your neighbourhood, your commute, your favourite park—but…
Kevin WattDecember 4, 2025
Regional Policing in Greater Victoria: A Model of Cooperation
Across Greater Victoria, the Saanich Police Department (SPD) works side-by-side with neighbouring police agencies through…
Kevin WattDecember 3, 2025