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The Capital Regional District (CRD) has announced the first annual Nils Jensen Memorial Bursary of $2,500 will be given to Tahlia Cook, a student from Saanich School District No. 63.

Capital Regional District (CRD) Board Vice-Chair Rebecca Mersereau announced today the resignation of Director Howe, the Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area Director.

The Island View Beach area is experiencing above average nuisance mosquito numbers. The Capital Regional District (CRD), the District of Central Saanich and Tsawout First Nation continue to work together to find environmentally appropriate ways to address mosquito breeding habitat in the area.

Construction is underway on a new housing project that will replace three aging apartment buildings with 97 affordable rental homes for families, seniors and people with low to moderate incomes.

The Capital Regional District (CRD) and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities (Jumpstart) are proud to announce the grand opening of a Jumpstart Inclusive Multi Sport Court at the Panorama Recreation Centre, designed to accommodate physical, cognitive and sensory play for kids of all abilities.

In British Columbia, Local Government Awareness Week runs from May 15 to May 21.

The Salt Spring Island Fire Protection District (SSIFPD) announced today an agreement in principle with the Capital Regional District (CRD) for a $1 million contribution towards construction of a proposed new fire hall on Salt Spring Island.

The Capital Regional District (CRD) Board has approved next steps for a number of new policies that will see more waste diverted from Hartland Landfill starting as early as June 2023.

The Capital Regional District (CRD) released its 2021 annual report today, providing an overview how the CRD is supporting and responding to community needs and highlighting the progress made on strategic priorities to support a growing region.

Saanich Council approved the award of a contract for animal control services to the Capital Regional District at its Monday, May 9, 2022, Council Meeting.

The Capital Regional District (CRD) Traffic Safety Commission is accepting applications for the Constable Sarah Beckett Memorial Scholarship of $2,000.

At the Monday, May 2 Council Meeting, North Saanich Council confirmed its intention to transfer the land on which the Panorama Recreation Centre sits to the Capital Regional District (CRD).

The Peninsula Recreation Commission, which provides recreation programs and services throughout the Saanich Peninsula, has developed, adopted and released the Panorama Recreation 2022-2026 Strategic Plan.

Capital region residents are invited to participate in the City Nature Challenge this weekend, a family-friendly biodiversity celebration running from April 29 to May 2.

A $12.8 million emergency department expansion project at Lady Minto Hospital has been launched with an official ground breaking ceremony.

Every year the Capital Regional District (CRD) administers grants and funding for local projects in the Juan de Fuca, Salt Spring Island, and Southern Gulf Islands electoral areas.

The Capital Regional District (CRD) Arts & Culture Support Service has begun adoption of a first phase of recommendations intended to support the progression of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the region's arts.

The Capital Regional District (CRD) is celebrating Earth Day with the launch of the brand new Rethink Waste Community Grant program.

The Capital Regional District (CRD) is developing a management plan for Mount Work Regional Park that will guide conservation, development and use of the park over the next 15 years. As part of this process, the draft management plan is now available for public review and feedback.

The Capital Regional District (CRD) Board has approved next steps for two pilot programs that will evaluate potential thermal resource recovery options for both the Class A biosolids produced through wastewater treatment and some construction waste materials received at Hartland Landfill.