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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.
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British Columbia is providing Disaster Financial Assistance to help people, businesses and communities in the Capital Regional District’s three Electoral Areas recover from flooding caused by heavy rainfall between December 10 and 19, 2025.
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The 2025 Regional Water Supply Strategic Plan has been approved, setting a roadmap for delivering safe, high-quality drinking water across Greater Victoria.
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Many visitors bring their furry friends along to hike, stroll and enjoy nature and so practicing good “petiquette” ensures that parks remain safe and enjoyable for everyone
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The Capital Regional District (CRD) has released its regional and local government Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventories for 2024.
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A coalition of First Nations and local governments announced that they are working together on a shared vision to explore the potential for passenger rail service on the Island Rail Corridor between Victoria and Langford.
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The CRD Board is calling on the province to reconsider its recent decision not to include mattresses in the Recycling Regulation amendment.
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The Capital Regional District (CRD) Regional Water Supply Commission (RWSC) is moving forward with a Development Cost Charge (DCC) Bylaw for the Regional Water Supply Service.
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BC Housing has announced construction beginning on 319 new homes across three projects in Saanich and Victoria.
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The Capital Region Housing Corporation (CRHC) Board has begun discussions on an ambitious vision for the next 20 years with CRHC 2045: “A Path to 5,000” Framework.
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This year, imagine celebrating the holidays by sharing your talents and time creating moments that can spark joy, deepen bonds, and create lasting memories.
