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Reducing pollution from the transportation sector is critical to achieving Canada's climate targets and keeping our air clean. That's why the Government of Canada is making sure people can be confident in purchasing and driving emissions-free electric cars across the country.

The Capital Regional District (CRD) is updating the Regional Parks Strategic Plan. Regional Parks protects and manages more than 13,300 hectares of natural areas in 32 regional parks and 3 regional trails on southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.

The Capital Regional District (CRD) Board has announced that Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Robert Lapham will retire from the CRD this fall.

CRD Regional Parks is in the process of replacing the existing washroom building at Hamsterly Beach. Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park is our most visited park in the system with over 1.7 million visits in 2020.

The Capital Regional District (CRD) Arts Commission has approved funding to 31 non-profit arts organizations of regional significance through the Arts & Culture Support Service.

The Capital Regional District (CRD) is pleased to announce the election of the 2022 Chair and Vice-Chair of the Regional Water Supply Commission (RWSC), a Commission of the CRD Board.

The District of Saanich is opening 20 new level 2 public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to make it easier for Saanich residents to drive EVs in the community and ensure access to charging on the go.

The Capital Regional District is conducting a new round of community engagement on options for service establishment that would enable a transportation function for the Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Area (SGI EA).

People in Esquimalt and neighbouring communities now have access to more comprehensive everyday health care with the opening of the Esquimalt urgent and primary care centre (UPCC).

The Capital Regional District (CRD) has signed a license agreement with the Sooke Bike Club to maintain existing, authorized mountain bike rated trails in Sea to Sea Regional Park in order to create a better quality mountain biking experience.

Habitat Acquisition Trust (HAT) and the Capital Regional District (CRD) are thrilled to announce the successful completion of the purchase of the Mountain Road Forest property on November 29th, 2021.

The Capital Regional District (CRD) is pleased to announce the final results of the Pender Island Health Care Centre Referendum.

BC residents impacted by recent flooding may be eligible for provincial Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA), including those in the Capital Regional District's Electoral Areas: Salt Spring Island, the Southern Gulf Islands, and Juan de Fuca.

The Chairs and Vice-Chairs for the Capital Regional District (CRD), Capital Regional Hospital District (CRHD) and the Capital Regional Housing Corporation (CRHC) have been elected to serve for the fourth and final year of the term for each Board.

The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, along with Colin Plant, Chair of the Capital Regional District, announced details of a $11.3 million federal allocation to support the creation of 45 new affordable homes for individuals and families in the region.

The Capital Regional District's Salt Spring Island Parks and Recreation Commission has approved in principle initiating formal discussions with School District 64 to enter into a five year lease agreement to operate the Salt Spring Middle School Building as a community centre.

On December 7, 2021, the Capital Regional District (CRD) Arts & Culture Support Service will convene the region's arts sector online for the 3rd biennial Arts Champions Summit.

The Capital Regional District (CRD) and Capital Regional Hospital District (CRHD) Boards approved the provisional financial plans for 2022 at the October 27th Committee of the Whole and Board meetings.

The Capital Regional District (CRD) Traffic Safety Commission has awarded scholarships to two Camosun College students, Monica Amos and Bryce Schiebel.

The Capital Regional District (CRD) will receive funding through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program - Green Infrastructure Environmental Quality Stream for the completion of infrastructure upgrades to the Magic Lake Estates Wastewater System on North Pender Island.