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The Capital Regional District (CRD) Board has approved bylaw changes at Hartland Landfill, including increased tipping fees for general refuse, controlled waste, and asbestos.

The Capital Regional District (CRD) is in the process of amending the existing Development Cost Charge (DCC) rates found in DCC Bylaw No. 2758 for the Juan de Fuca (JdF) Water Distribution System program.

The Capital Regional District (CRD) has partnered with Greater Victoria Public Library and other local libraries to launch new thermal imaging camera kits and an updated Climate Action To-Go Kit, designed to help residents understand and take action on climate change.

The Capital Regional District (CRD) has begun two regional Alternative Approval Processes (AAPs). The first AAP will consider the establishment of a Regional Foodlands Access Service. The second will consider the establishment of a Biodiversity and Environmental Stewardship Service.

The Capital Regional District (CRD) is working with the paa__iid_atx_ (Pacheedaht) First Nation and the Port Renfrew community to update the Port Renfrew Official Community Plan (OCP). The updated OCP will re-establish the community's long-term vision reflecting the diverse needs and aspirations of all community members.

Today, at the board meetings of the Capital Regional District (CRD), the Capital Regional Hospital District (CRHD) and the Capital Region Housing Corporation (CRHC), Directors elected the Chairs and Vice-Chairs for the upcoming year.

The Capital Regional District (CRD) and Capital Regional Hospital District (CRHD) Boards are asking for feedback on the 2025 provisional financial plans which were approved following their deliberations during the October 30 Committee of the Whole and Board meetings.

The Capital Regional District (CRD) and the Peninsula Recreation Commission (PRC), which provides recreation programs and services throughout the Saanich Peninsula, is inviting the communities of North Saanich, Central Saanich, Sidney and residents of the W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip), BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin), SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout) and W̱SIKEM (Tseycum) First Nations, to provide input on recreation facilities.

A new pedestrian and bike trail on Mayne Island is giving residents and visitors alike a safer, more enjoyable way to get around.

The Capital Regional District (CRD) is seeking public feedback on its proposed amendment to the Core Area Liquid Waste Management Plan. The amendment aims to reduce inflow and infiltration and builds on work already underway focused on reducing and eliminating combined stormwater and wastewater overflows during storm events.

The Capital Regional District (CRD) is working towards implementing a Regional Water Supply (RWS) Development Cost Charge (DCC) Program to help fund eligible growth-related drinking water projects serving Greater Victoria. We are now seeking additional feedback on a backgrounder report which summarizes the program.

September 30, known as Orange Shirt Day and now observed as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, is a time for reflection, education, and action. This day honors the survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities, and recognizes the ongoing impacts of these institutions on Indigenous Peoples across Canada.

Families, seniors and individuals in Victoria with low to moderate incomes are moving into 97 new rental homes with the opening of Michigan Square, while another 58 homes for earners with middle incomes are on the way through new BC Builds projects.

The Capital Regional District (CRD) Board officially adopted new Interim Management Guidelines (IMG) for the former Royal Oak Golf Course property on September 11, 2024.

The Capital Regional District (CRD) Board is moving forward with elector approval for a bylaw establishing the Regional Transportation Service (RTS). Creating this service will align transportation with growth planning and advance the CRD's priority of supporting residents' access to convenient, green and affordable multi-modal transportation systems.

On September 11, it was announced that people living on Salt Spring Island will benefit from enhanced patient-centered care as the Lady Minto Hospital emergency department expansion nears completion.

The Capital Regional District (CRD) is updating its Regional Water Supply Strategic Plan and is inviting residents across Greater Victoria to share their input.

A new multi sport facility is coming to Centennial Park thanks to a $2 million grant the District of Central Saanich (the District) received from the Federal Government Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.

The Capital Regional District (CRD) is re-opening official trails within the Sea to Sea Regional Park as well as a section of Sooke Potholes Regional Park and Galloping Goose Regional Trail after closures due to a wildfire in the area.

The CRD anticipates some areas, particularly the northern parts of the Sea to Sea Regional Park, northern sections of the Galloping Goose Regional Trail and Kapoor Regional Park to remain closed for the foreseeable future.

This year, the Capital Regional District (CRD) Arts & Culture Support Service (Arts Service) has awarded 101 grants totalling $2,738,370 to support local not-for-profit arts programming. Both the number of grants awarded and the funding total were record highs.