In a cost saving decision, the District of Saanich has decided to no longer give out doggie waste bags in any of its parks.
Ten of the 171 parks in Saanich had been giving out bags but Parks Manager Eva Riccius says they can save $10,000 plus labour by cutting the program.
“It’s savings that we can put to other good uses in parks.”
Riccius says dog owners can still take advantage of the take a bag, leave a bag system.
“There are so many responsible dog owners and walkers out there that bring their own bags so it has kind of become a social norm.”
There could be a $100 fine for not picking up after your dog.