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Capital Regional District

Sandcut Beach, recently protected by the CRD and the Land Conservancy of BC

The Capital Regional District (CRD) is the regional government for the 13 municipalities and three electoral areas that are located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island.
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Regional Pedestrian & Cycling Master Plan Advocates Session

pedestrians and cyclist

The Pedestrian & Cycling Master Plan is beginning to take shape. Come to the next Advocates Session on September 16 to explore ideas, review the proposed End of Trip facilities and preliminary network. Free bike valet parking available. Read more >

E&N Rail Trail Construction August 18 - September 2

E&N Rail Trail

Construction work is underway for a new trail and rail bridge adjacent to the Island Highway and Four Mile Bridge as part of the E&N Rail Trail. While bridge structures are removed and replaced, full road closures between Woodbine Court and Shoreline Drive will be required and detours will be in effect. Read more >

2010 Hartland Happening: September 19, 2010

Hartland Happening

The 2010 Hartland Happening is taking place this year on Sunday, September 19, 2010 at the Hartland Landfill. Come learn about the landfill, climb aboard a giant machine and take in information from a host of environmentally sustainable groups across the region. Read more >

Proposed Tanning Bylaw

Tanning BylawA draft bylaw was approved by the CRD Planning, Transportation and Protective Services Committee on June 23rd, 2010 and was given first reading by the CRD Board on July 14th 2010. In order to receive input from the public and various stakeholders, public hearings have now been scheduled for the month of September. Read more >

CRD Announces New Lower Cost Wastewater System Configuration

Wastewater treatmentThe Capital Regional District Core Area Liquid Waste Management Committee has selected a revised configuration for wastewater treatment which will be substantially less costly than previous system designs, and which will allow for continued resource recovery opportunities as well as future system flexibility.
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Stage One Watering Schedule Begins May 1, 2010

Stage One Watering Scheduling is in effect from May 1, 2010

Stage 1 of the Water Conservation Bylaw Use Schedule is in effect May 1 through September 30, 2010. The CRD appreciates your water saving efforts and would like to thank all residents in the CRD for their continued support and dedication to water conservation. Read more >

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