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The Capital Regional District (CRD) Board has adopted a loan authorization bylaw to secure capital funds totalling $3,150,000 to replace the Sooke Skate Park and upgrade the mechanical equipment at the SEAPARC Recreation Centre through an innovative heat recovery project.
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The Capital Regional District (CRD) Board has approved Bylaw No. 4630 to establish a new Regional Transportation Service (RTS). The bylaw has been adopted after receiving elector assent through a regional Alternative Approval Process (AAP).
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This is a time dedicated to recognizing and honouring the histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples.
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As a partnership between local governments and community partners, the Bowker Creek Initiative is inviting residents to learn about the Bowker Creek Blueprint updates underway and share feedback.
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At the Capital Regional District (CRD), we are committed to equal access and participation for people with disabilities.
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Every year the Capital Regional District (CRD) administers grants and funding for local projects ranging from local infrastructure, special community projects, and support for arts and culture in the Juan de Fuca, Salt Spring Island, and Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Areas.
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The Capital Regional District (CRD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Henderson as the General Manager for the new Electoral Area Services (EAS) department. Stephen Henderson will begin in the role on July 7, 2025.
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The Capital Regional District (CRD) Traffic Safety Commission is accepting applications for the Constable Sarah Beckett Memorial Scholarship of $2,000.
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The Capital Regional District (CRD) has begun an Alternative Approval Process (AAP) to seek elector approval for the borrowing bylaw for capital funds to purchase 1,973 hectares of land from the Kapoor Lumber Company (KLC).
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The Capital Regional District (CRD), working together with FortisBC Energy Inc. (FortisBC) and Waga Energy Canada, has started producing Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) at a new facility located at the Hartland Landfill.
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People in the capital region are creating less garbage – and that’s good news. In 2024, the average person threw away 338 kilograms of garbage, a 44 kilogram or 11.6% decrease from 2023.
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The Capital Regional District (CRD) and the Capital Region Housing Corporation (CRHC) both released their 2024 Annual Reports, providing an overview of the work completed over the last year and highlighting the progress made on the 2023 – 2026 CRD Board’s Priorities to support a growing region.
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The Capital Regional District (CRD) and SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout) First Nation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
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Welcome to Local Government Awareness Week! This year, we're shining a spotlight on the infrastructure that supports our region.
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Emergency Preparedness Week (May 4 – 10) is a great time to learn about getting prepared for emergencies.
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The CRD is pleased to announce, applications for the Southern Gulf Islands Emergency Resilience Grant are open until May 13, 2025.
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The theme for this year's National Volunteer Week, from April 27 to May 3, is “Volunteers Make Waves”. During National Volunteer Week, we come together to recognize the incredible impact of individual and collective efforts that help build a more sustainable, connected, and resilient region for both current and future generations.
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The Capital Regional District’s (CRD) SEAPARC Recreation division has started an Alternative Approval Process (AAP) to seek elector approval to approve the borrowing bylaw for capital funds to replace the Sooke Skate Park and SEAPARC Recreation Centre’s mechanical equipment using a heat recovery project.
Type(s): Press release
The Capital Regional District (CRD) Board has approved an amendment to CRD Electoral Area Water Conservation Bylaw No. 4492, which regulates water use for local services providing drinking water in the Southern Gulf Islands, Salt Spring Island, and Juan de Fuca Electoral Areas.
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The Capital Regional District (CRD) Rural Housing Program is a Pilot Project for the Southern Gulf Islands (SGI) and Salt Spring Island (SSI) Electoral Areas (EAs).
