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Saanich hosts Victoria for joint council meeting Wednesday

Eight Saanich councillors, eight Victoria councillors and both municipalities’ respective mayors are expected to meet

Eight Saanich councillors, eight Victoria councillors and both municipalities’ respective mayors are expected to meet at Saanich municipal hall today (Wednesday) for their second joint council meeting.

The 18 politicians are slated to discuss transportation opportunities along the Douglas Street corridor. Both Saanich and Victoria have identified Douglas Street as a major transit route, as there are ongoing discussions about building a light-rail transit line along the street.

Presentations from the engineering departments, as well as B.C. Transit, are expected.

The meeting begins at 4 p.m. at 770 Vernon Ave.

Visit saanichnews.com later in the week to read about the meeting.