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The Capital Regional District (CRD) and the Capital Region Housing Corporation (CRHC) both released their 2025 Annual Reports, providing an overview of the work completed over the last year.
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Capital Regional District (CRD) residents now have more free, accessible locations to recycle household soft and flexible plastics, and foam packaging
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The CRD has released its annual summary of grant funding delivered across the Juan de Fuca, Salt Spring Island, and Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Areas.
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Emergency Preparedness Week (May 3 – 9, 2026) is a great time to learn how to prepare for emergencies.
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April 22, 2026, marks Earth Day, an annual recognition of the global environmental movement that began 56 years ago. Residents across the capital region are encouraged to participate in local initiatives that support environmental sustainability, waste reduction, and ecosystem protection.
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Every year, National Volunteer Week gives us an opportunity to recognize the many volunteers who give their time and talents to our communities.
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The Capital Regional District (CRD) Board has adopted Bylaw No. 4704 to establish a new Performing Arts Facilities Service (PAFS).
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CRD regional parks are a shared treasure, welcoming over five million visitors yearly. They belong to everyone, and equitable access is a priority.
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This is your chance to join fellow nature lovers across the capital region for the 2026 City Nature Challenge and help document local biodiversity while contributing to a worldwide conservation effort.
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The Pender Island Parks and Recreation Commission has announced the official opening of the Schooner Way Trail, a new multi‑use pathway improving safety and connectivity on Pender Island.
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On World Water Day, we join communities around the world in recognizing the essential role water plays in our health, environment, and daily lives.
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The Capital Regional District (CRD) and Capital Regional Hospital District (CRHD) Boards approved the 2026 budgets and 2026 - 2030 financial plans, at the Board meeting on March 11, 2026.
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The regional CRD Building Benchmarking Program will help building owners measure and reduce energy use, lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and cut energy costs.
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The Capital Regional District received a 2025 Leader in Sustainability Award for collecting 30,816 kilograms of batteries for recycling.
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Construction is set to begin this summer on a new energy centre at Victoria General Hospital.
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The proposed new service aims to sustain and enhance arts throughout the region by scaling up regional support for performing arts facilities.
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The public is invited to provide feedback as the CRD prepares to take an important step in the treatment of wastewater and processing of biosolids, introducing high-heat technology to help reduce greenhouse gases, capture carbon, and improve soil nutrients.
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GHD has been honoured with a Climate Change Business Journal (CCBJ) Business Achievement Award for their work on the Hartland Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Facility.
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The Capital Regional District (CRD) is updating its Building Regulations Bylaw to better reflect current industry standards, improve clarity, and make the building inspection process more responsive.
