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A portion of the Lochside Regional Trail will be temporarily closed between Jus Kun Rd. and Mt. Newton Cross Rd. between 8am and 4pm on November 13 and 14, 2019
The closure is for asphalt repair due to tree root damage. See
map for details.
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The washrooms on the main beach will be closed to the public on November 12, 2019 from 8am to 3pm.
Closure is due to BC Hydro work in the area.
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There is a visible blue-green algae bloom at Thetis Lake. People and pets should avoid swimming in the lake.
The Capital Regional District (CRD) advises, in consultation with Island Health, that there is a visible blue-green algae bloom at Thetis Lake, located in Thetis Lake Regional Park. Blue-green algae can produce cyanotoxins. Visitors are advised to avoid swimming in the lake and to keep animals on a leash to prevent them from drinking or swimming in the lake until the advisory has been lifted.
The algae usually produce a visible blue-green sheen, which appears as surface scum. Not all blooms are easy to see and toxins can still be present in the water even if you cannot see the blooms. Blooms are unpredictable and may occur at any time.
These algae are known toxin producers. Ingesting water containing these cyanotoxins may cause a range of symptoms, including headaches and abdominal pain in humans, and can lead to lethal liver damage in dogs.
Please visit www.crd.bc.ca/alerts and Twitter @crd_bc for updates on the status of this algae bloom. To learn more about blue-green algae visit these sites:
• Healthlink BC
• Health Canada
Thetis Lake Regional Park map (PDF)
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Closed for trestle repairs until February 2020.
The CRD is undertaking a comprehensive restoration of the Todd Creek Trestle along the Galloping Goose Regional Trail. The trestle and the Bypass Trail are closed while construction activities are underway. The trestle is anticipated to reopen in February 2020.
- Access the Galloping Goose north of the trestle via Sooke Potholes Regional Park parking lot 2.
- Access the Galloping Goose south of the trestle via Sooke River Road parking lot.
There will be increased activity and active construction at the trestle during this time. We ask the public to not enter the area until the trestle is officially reopened, once construction and safety assessments are completed.
For more details and to receive updates on this capital project, click here.
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Starting Oct 28 to the end of Nov, sections of the Galloping Goose Regional Trail along the McKenzie Interchange Project will be closed for trail paving.
Closure is part of McKenzie Interchange Construction Project. Please refer to
BC Gov’t website for detour details.
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The waterslide elevator at Panorama Recreation Centre is out of order.
The waterslide elevator at Panorama Recreation Centre is out of order.
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As of October 15, updated information on which streets are affected by the Water Main Flushing Program
October 15, 2019
The following streets will be affected by the Water Main Flushing Program:
Thetis
- Bellamy Road
- Fawn Place
- Gourman Place
- Haley Rae Place
- Megan Place
For more information on the water main flushing program, please visit our website.
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On October 15-18, 2019, between the hours of 8am and 8pm, the CRD will be conducting annual maintenance and flushing of the water distribution system.
During this maintenance, you may experience low water pressure and/or periods of discoloured water at your tap.
To see areas likely to be influenced by the service interruption, please refer to the Water Interruption Influenced Area Map attached.
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Closures from Aug 13 – Nov 5 between 8pm to 5:30am, except Sundays and stat holidays
Trail closure for McKenzie Interchange Construction Project. Please refer to BC government website for additional details.
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Residents can expect construction noise and temporary traffic delays beginning July 2
Contractors will be working on the demolition of the old Craigflower Pump Station located at 2760 Shoreline Drive in View Royal between the hours of 7am and 7pm. Read more >>
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Due to new washroom facilities construction, there is no drinking water at Filter Beds, Beaver Beach and Eagle Beach this spring and summer
Please remember to pack drinking water when you visit the park during the construction period. There is potable water at Hamsterly Beach. Read more>>
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Viewing area near Lodge site closed for public safety due to rock slides
A portion of the viewing area at Sooke Potholes Regional Park is closed for public safety due to rock slides and concerns about potential slope instability in the area around the old lodge site (see attached map). There are several viewing platforms located to the north of the closed area that remain open to visitors. The public is reminded that the old lodge site remains closed for public safety. Visitors are asked to stay out of the closed area.
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The washrooms on the main beach are open
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Humpback parking lot and north of suspension bridge is open.
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Drones were operating in the area on Friday, October 11 from 9-10am for the purpose of mapping invasive aquatic plants in the lake system.
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Drones were operating in the area on Wednesday, October 9 from 12-5pm for the purpose of mapping invasive aquatic plants in the lake system.
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The trestle is now open.
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As of Oct 1, the advisory has been lifted for Prior Lake. However, blue-green algae blooms are unpredictable and may occur at any time.
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A small section of Beach Trail temporarily closed Thurs., Sept. 26 from 8am-3:30pm.
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Accorrding to the BC Conservation Officer the bear is assumed dead
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Work is complete and there are no traffic delays on Marigold Road.
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Closed Sept 19 & 20, 9am-3pm for trail surface repairs.
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Pipeline Trail is now opened
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The beach advisory has been lifted for Eagle Beach at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park.
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The beach advisory has been lifted for Beaver Beach at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park.
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The spring water main flushing program is now complete.
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Temporary trail closure for repairs from Sept 9 to 13
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Scheduled maintenance and flushing of the water distribution system was carried out Thursday, April 11, 2019.
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Scheduled maintenance and flushing of the water distribution system was carried out Tuesday, April 2, 2019.
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Scheduled maintenance has been completed.
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Toilet construction near Lochside Dr and Don Mann complete
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Trail repairs are completed.
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Closure on Thurs, Sept 5 between Humpback parking lot & north of suspension bridge between 9am-1pm
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As of Sept 5, the advisory has been lifted at Beaver Lake. However, blue-green algae blooms are unpredictable and may occur at any time.
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The aquatic centre will be closed August 19 - September 2 for annual pool maintenance. It will reopen on Tuesday, September 3rd.
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Please note our Panorama Recreation website will be down from approximately 6-10pm on Monday, September 2nd for maintenance and upgrades.
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On Tuesday, April 30 and Tuesday, May 7, the CRD will be conducting a system flush and cleaning of the Sticks Allison Water Reservoir on Galiano Island.
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The Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail between Waugh Creek viewpoint and suspension bridge is open.
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Sidney RCMP are conducting a search for a missing person in the park
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The work is now completed.
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Selkirk Trestle to Switch Bridge section affected on July 12 to 14 from 12pm to 8pm each day
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Waterway maintenance is now complete.
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The event is over.
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As part of normal landfilling operations, intermittent blasting will take place at approximately 5:45pm on weekdays until the end of June 2019.
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The advisory issued June 8 has been lifted and the water is safe to consume.
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Trail upgrades are completed and the detour has been removed.
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In consultation with Island Health, the treated effluent discharge notice issued June 5, 2019 has been lifted and CRD signs are being removed.
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Trail is open between Humpback parking lot and the suspension bridge
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Work underway at Mount Work Munn Road parking lot and various locations within Thetis Lake on May 28 and 29
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Closure on Tues, May 28 between Humpback parking lot and north of suspension bridge between 9am-1pm
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On Tuesday, June 4, park visitors can expect loud intermittent warning sirens with a voice message for earthquake, tsunami and/or test tone warnings.
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Hamsterly Beach, Beaver Beach, Elk Lake Drive and 10km loop trail areas affected on June 2 from 6am-5pm
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In consultation with Island Health, the wastewater discharge notice issued May 25 has been lifted and CRD signs are being removed.
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Beaver Beach and Filter Beds areas affected on May 26 from 6am-8pm
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The south parking lot at Panorama Recreation Centre will not be available on Sunday, May 26
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On May 26 from 8:30am to 11:30am trail users can expect a high volume of cyclists between Aldeane Ave and Belmont Rd
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The May 11 closure has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled for a later date.
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On April 3 & 4 from 9am-3pm, there will be trail resurfacing between McKenzie Ave and Burnside Rd connector trail
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The Rainbow Road Aquatic Centre has re-opened for regular business hours after its annual pool maintenance.
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Beaver Beach and Filter Beds parking lots affected.
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Park patrons can expect minor detours around the work area. Please use caution around crews and equipment.
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The trail is open between Humpback parking lot and north of suspension bridge.
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Parking Lot, Upper and Lower Thetis trails affected.
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The CRD will be undertaking necessary watermain repair work on March 1, between 9am and 2pm.
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The Brett Trestle is now open for public use as part of the Lochside Regional Trail.
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As of March 22, work is concluded and the trail has fully re-opened. Thank you for your patience and understanding
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The previously scheduled asphalt work for March 25 on the trail will now be completed as part of the April 3 & 4 scheduled work between Interurban & McKenzie
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The Humpback parking lot and north of suspension bridge is open.
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As of March 7, the advisory has been lifted at Elk Lake. However, blue-green algae blooms are unpredictable and may occur at any time.
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Crews are clearing to parking lot 3. Parking lots 1 & 2 are open but icy.
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Expect icy conditions due to daytime melting and overnight freezing
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Crews have cleared paved areas of the Galloping Goose, E&N Rail Trail and Lochside and continue to monitor the trails.
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As of March 2, the boil water advisory has been rescinded and an ALL CLEAR notice has been issued
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Blasting is complete on Dallas Road between Montreal and Dock streets.
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The boil water advisory is now rescinded and an ALL CLEAR notice has been issued
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The boil water advisory is now rescinded for the Beddis Water Service Area.
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Crews are clearing parking lots at Phelps, Prior Lake and Trillium.
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Detours in place to safely direct cyclists around construction at Hartland mountain bike area. Please use caution around crews and equipment.
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Blue Box Recycling Returns to Regular Collections
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Panorama Recreation Centre open 6am this morning, arena at 7.30am
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The Landfill will return to regular business hours and re-open to the general public on Thursday, Feb. 14
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Hartland landfill closed to general public and Panorama closed due to power outage
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As of February 13, efforts will resume to collect recyclable materials. If your pickup is missed, please bring inside until next collection day.
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Curbside recycling collection has been cancelled on Tuesday, February 12.
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Portable toilet on site. Please use caution around equipment and crews.
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Pedestrians and cyclists may use the trail while cleanup is underway
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Portable toilet on site. Please use caution around equipment and crews.
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Both entrances are currently open while the pipe is installed on Dallas Road.
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Water sample test results at Beaver Lake are negative for the toxins from blue-green algae
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The boil water advisory is discontinued for the Highland Water Service Area on Salt Spring Island
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In consultation with Island Health, the wastewater discharge notice issued January 23, 2019 has been lifted and CRD signs are being removed.
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The trail is open however visitors are asked to exercise caution in the rock slide area
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Crews removing dangerous trees throughout the trail system. All trails will remain open but visitors may expect minor delays.
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Work underway near the dams along the lake shore trail at Beaver Lake. Please use caution around equipment and crews.
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In consultation with Island Health, the wastewater discharge notice has been lifted and CRD signs are being removed.
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Warning of high water levels in this area off Blenkinsop Rd. Cyclists please slow down and use caution.
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ALL CLEAR issued by Island Health the BWA has been rescinded on Jan 6.
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The boil water advisory is now rescinded for the Beddis Water Service Area.
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As of Dec 28, this advisory has been replaced by Boil Water Advisories for the Highland-Fernwood and Beddis water systems on SSI only
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The Boil Water Advisory remains in effect for the Highland-Fernwood Water Service Area on SSI.
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Our phone lines have been restored at Panorama Rec. If you need to reach us contact us directly at 250.656.7271.
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Closed due to fallen tree. Exercise care while at the park. Watch for falling branches and slippery surfaces. Avoid forested areas in high winds.
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Power has been restored at SEAPARC and the facility will re-open tomorrow for regular business hours. Thank you for your patience.
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Power has been restored at Panorama Recreation Centre and the facility will re-open tomorrow for regular business hours. Thank you for your patience.
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Closure between Humpback parking lot and north of suspension bridge up to 4 hours for public safety during delivery of water treatment chemicals
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In consultation with Island Health, the wastewater discharge notice issued December 11 has been lifted and CRD signs are being removed
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