The District of North Saanich has approved its financial plan bylaw that includes a 5.5 per cent overall increase in property taxes for 2026 and new rates for water and sewer utilities. At it April 27 meeting, council members voted 4-3 in favour of the bylaw for the 2026 to 2030 financial plan, and the water rates and sewer rates bylaws. For water usage, there is a basic rate of $2.10 per cubic metre that will be charged for water used by all co…