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The Sooke Electoral Area Parks and Recreation Commission (SEAPARC) broke ground on the new Sooke Skatepark, a project that will provide a vibrant and inclusive space for youth and families to enjoy active recreation.
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Large rigid plastic items like kayaks and car seats now accepted for free at Hartland Landfill’s recycling depot for use as cover material, not landfill waste.
Type(s): Press release
Emergency Services on Galiano Island are being enhanced with the merging of fire services into the newly established Galiano Island Volunteer Fire Department (GIVFD).
Type(s): Press release
The Capital Regional District (CRD), Capital Regional Hospital District (CRHD), and Capital Region Housing Corporation (CRHC) Boards have elected their Chairs and Vice-Chairs to serve for the fourth and final year of the current term.
Type(s): Article
SustainableCRD is a new seasonal newsletter designed to connect residents with environmental updates from across the region.
Type(s): Press release
Marking a significant milestone for regional reconciliation, the Songhees Nation and the CRD have signed a Government-to-Government Protocol Agreement.
Type(s): Press release
The Capital Regional District (CRD) and Capital Regional Hospital District (CRHD) Boards are asking for feedback on the provisional 2026 - 2030 financial plans.
Type(s): Press release
BC Housing has announced the opening of a new building at 161 Drake Road on Salt Spring Island.
Type(s): Article
The Capital Regional District (CRD) Board is taking a major step towards establishing a Performing Arts Facilities Service that will scale up support for regional theatres.
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This week, the Capital Regional District (CRD) encourages residents to prepare for potential earthquakes and tsunamis.
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The Capital Regional District (CRD) Board has approved the permanent expansion of Saturday operating hours at Hartland Landfill and Public Drop-off Depot.
Type(s): Press release
The CRD has purchased two properties and transferred a former community park from the PIPRC to create a new, 21.7-hectare regional park on North Pender Island.
Type(s): Statement
The Capital Regional District (CRD) acknowledges and honours September 30 as both Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Type(s): Press release
The Capital Regional District (CRD) is pleased to announce the acquisition of approximately 1.5 acres of donated oceanfront land on Salt Spring Island for community park purposes.
Type(s): Press release
The Capital Regional District (CRD), in partnership with the Community Social Planning Council (CSPC), today released the 2025 Greater Victoria Point-in-Time (PiT) Count results.
Type(s): Article
A new CRD campaign is raising awareness about the misuse of best before dates, which contributes to 23% of avoidable food waste.
Type(s): Article
Fires at Hartland Landfill are rising due to lithium-ion batteries being improperly thrown in the trash or recycling.
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The Capital Regional District (CRD) has received a one-time federal grant of $345,000 to strengthen wildfire resiliency over the next 3 years.
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The CRD is proud to have supported and worked together with SC’IȺNEW First Nation last week as they welcomed canoe families, support teams, and friends on the Paddle to Elwha.
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A construction project to improve parking and washroom infrastructure in one of the region’s most popular parks is now complete.
