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Capital Regional District
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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Deadline Extended: Call for Credentials
The CRD is calling for credentials for web design and information architecture consultation services. The deadline for submission has been extended to: 4 pm on Monday, May 28.The purpose of the Call for Credentials is to select three of the most qualified and experienced firms who will be invited to submit detailed proposals for the project. Qualified consulting firms are invited to submit their credentials Attn: Cailey Hopkins, Capital Regional District, 625 Fisgard Street Victoria, BC, Canada V8W 1R7. Read more
Nominations Open for the 2012 EcoStar Awards
The CRD invites nominations for the 2012 EcoStar Awards. The CRD’s EcoStar Community Environmental Awards recognize outstanding achievements and contributions by local businesses, groups, non-profits and individuals working to enhance our environment. Nominations can be completed online until Friday, June 8, 2012 at midnight. A paper nomination form is available at 625 Fisgard Street, Victoria. Read more
Take the Tap Into Sustainability Pledge
Bottled water is up to 1,000 times more expensive than Greater Victoria's drinking water. So make the pledge to drink CRD municipal tap water from now on. To help, the first 9,000 "Tap into Sustainability" pledgers will be eligible for a stainless steel, re-usable bottle FREE! Read more
Curbside Recycling Schedules
Current recycling schedules end Monday, April 30th. New schedules start May 1, 2012 and will be mailed out during the month of April to all residents on the program. Starting May 1, polycoated containers will be accepted in the CRD Blue Box. Read more
Regional Deer Management Citizens Advisory Group - Update
The CRD Board has appointed 11 members to the Citizens Advisory Group (CAG) to prepare and recommend a deer management strategy that will address deer-human conflicts in the region. The CAG includes members from the Greater Victoria and Peninsula municipalities, the West Shore, as well as farming and First Nations representatives. Interested parties can continue sending questions or feedback by email, or sign up for ongoing updates on the process. Read more
Bowker Creek Initiative Video
The Bowker Creek Initiative (BCI) is a collaboration between local governments, community groups, post-secondary institutions and private citizens to improve the health of Bowker Creek and its watershed. Watch a video about the project.
photo of cherry blossom courtesy of Lotus Johnson
