Victoria, BC– The Capital Regional District (CRD) is discontinuing the use of the social media platform X (formally Twitter), effective April 10, 2025. This decision comes after careful consideration of the platform’s evolving policies and the CRD’s commitment to maintaining a safe and inclusive online presence.
“The decision to discontinue the use of X reflects our commitment to ensuring reliable and effective communication with our community,” said CRD Board Chair Cliff McNeil-Smith. “We believe we can better serve our residents through more dependable channels and encourage everyone to subscribe to our email notifications to stay updated with the latest news, alerts, and public notices.”
The CRD is committed to providing accurate and trustworthy information. The decrease in reliability and the reduced engagement on the X platform have prompted a focus on more consistent communication channels. The CRD will inform its followers on X that it will no longer post nor respond to questions or comments made to this account and direct followers to the CRD website and other social media channels for updates.
The CRD will work to enhance its presence on other social media platforms and improve communication through direct notices and updates on the CRD webpage as well as expanded email subscription options. Maintaining a positive and constructive online presence is a priority for the CRD. By focusing on platforms that better support this goal, the CRD can ensure that messages are effectively conveyed, and public engagement remains meaningful.
The CRD delivers regional, sub-regional and local services to 13 municipalities and three electoral areas on southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Governed by a 24-member Board of Directors, the CRD works collaboratively with First Nations and government partners to enable sustainable growth, foster community well-being, and develop cost-effective infrastructure while continuing to provide core services to residents throughout the region. Visit us online at www.crd.ca.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Sudha Krishna, Social Marketing Manager
CRD Corporate Communications
Tel: 250.360.5679
Cell: 250.638.2866
