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Saanich, BC – Today the District of Saanich and the Province of BC concluded a five-day court hearing on the applications for injunction against the occupants of Regina Park. 

The Honourable Mr. Justice Branch has chosen to reserve his judgement with a decision and reasons to be provided at 9 a.m. on Friday, September 7. 

In the interim, Saanich Fire and Parks Departments, with support from Saanich Police, will continue regular site visits to attempt to mitigate fire and life safety risks in the park. 

Saanich commenced legal proceedings in BC Supreme Court July 23, 2018 to seek an injunction to require Regina Park be immediately vacated to allow for fire risks and other hazards in the park to be addressed and, thereafter, to require that uses of the park be limited to uses permitted by Saanich’s bylaws.  

Visit saanich.ca/encampment for updates and information about the Regina Park encampment.  

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Media contact:

Megan Catalano
Communications Manager
megan.catalano@saanich.ca
250-475-5494 ext. 3444