News

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 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) 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) 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.

On July 22, a wildfire broke out near Sooke Potholes. As a precaution the CRD has CLOSED several regional parks and trails in the area including the Sea to Sea Regional Park.

The Capital Regional District's (CRD) Sooke and Electoral Area Parks and Recreation Commission (SEAPARC) is inviting community members to share their ideas on what should be included in the 2025-2035 strategic plan. The new strategic plan will provide the Commission with a framework for making decisions on future recreation services provided by SEAPARC.

The Capital Regional District (CRD) is designing a Rural Housing Program through the development of a Pilot Project that will take place on the Southern Gulf Islands (SGI) and Salt Spring Island (SSI) Electoral Areas (EAs).

The Capital Regional District's (CRD's) Solid Waste Market Research and Engagement Study seeks to understand residents' and businesses' attitudes and behaviours towards waste reduction and management practices. If you received an invitation, or use the Hartland Public Drop-off Depot, we encourage you to participate!

The Capital Regional District (CRD) has acquired the property at 280 Georgeson Bay Road on Galiano Island for the proposed Thuthiqut Hulelum' Housing Project ("Forest Homes" in the Hul'q'umi'num' language). The $672,000 purchase is a move to advance a 20-unit rental housing complex aimed at enhancing the Islands affordable living options.

The Capital Regional District (CRD) and its municipal partners congratulate students across the region for their enthusiastic participation in this year's Cool It! Climate Leadership Training program.

The Capital Regional District (CRD) Board has approved the Long-Term Biosolids Management Strategy. This strategy outlines a sustainable approach to managing biosolids produced within the region, with a focus on beneficial use and environmental stewardship.

Beginning June 15, 2024, Hartland Landfill's new Saturday hours will be 7 am to 5 pm, adding three extra hours for a one-year pilot period. Weekday hours remain Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm and it will continue to be closed on Sundays and statutory holidays.

The Capital Regional District (CRD) invites members of the public and development community to provide feedback on the proposed Regional Water Supply (RWS) Development Cost Charge (DCC) program that will help fund eligible growth-related drinking water projects serving Greater Victoria.

This week is National AccessAbility Week (NAAW), and the Capital Regional District (CRD) is pleased to highlight a variety of infrastructure improvements in regional parks that are helping to increase accessibility and improve equity in natural spaces in the region.

The Capital Regional District (CRD) invites members of the public to provide feedback on the draft Long-term Biosolids Management Strategy which identifies a portfolio of options for biosolids beneficial use.

The CRD and the Capital Region Housing Corporation (CRHC) both released their 2023 Annual Reports providing an overview of the work completed over the last year and highlighting the progress made on the 2023 - 2026 CRD Board's Priorities to support a growing region. Progress reports were also released for three significant areas: Solid Waste, Climate Action, and Regional Parks and Trails.