• Inaugural Constable Sarah Beckett Memorial Scholarship Awarded

    Aug 14, 2017
    The Capital Regional District (CRD) Traffic Safety Commission awarded the inaugural Cst. Sarah Beckett Memorial Scholarship to Tanner Stevenson at Sunday’s Victoria Shamrocks game with the Westshore RCMP and Cst. Beckett’s family in attendance.
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  • CRD to Seek Federal Funding on Abandoned Boats

    Aug 02, 2017
    Victoria, BC– The Capital Regional District (CRD) Board has announced it will seek federal funding on derelict vessels, for a total of $1,050,000 in two grants from the Abandoned Boats Program (ABP).
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  • Rainbow Road Indoor Pool – Operating Contract and Service Level

    Aug 01, 2017
    Salt Spring Island’s Rainbow Road Indoor Pool (RRIP) operating contract is up for renewal March 31, 2018.
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  • Elk/Beaver Lake Sewer Connection Project Underway

    Jul 27, 2017
    The Capital Regional District (CRD) is constructing a sewer line at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park and along Pipeline Road.
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  • CRD Board Releases Draft Gulf Islands Regional Trails Plan for Review

    Jul 13, 2017
    The Capital Regional District Board has released a draft Gulf Islands Regional Trails Plan for public review.
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  • CRD Board Approves Grants for Affordable Rental Housing Construction

    Jul 12, 2017
    The Capital Regional District (CRD) Board today approved recommendations to award two Regional Housing Trust Fund (RHTF) grants totalling $1,008,000 to assist Island Women Against Violence (IWAV) and the Cool Aid Society in the construction of new affordable rental housing.
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  • CRD Arts Commission Announces Project Grants

    Jul 05, 2017
    The CRD Arts Commission is pleased to announce Project Grants to 15 organizations in the Capital Region, totaling $79,440.
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  • CRD Selected for LGAG Audit of Emergency Management Programs

    Jun 29, 2017
    The Capital Regional District (CRD) has been one of four local governments selected for a performance audit of its emergency management program by British Columbia’s Auditor General for Local Government (AGLG).
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  • CRD to Hold Open Houses for Greater Victoria Water Supply System Strategic Plan

    Jun 29, 2017
    The Capital Regional District (CRD) is hosting a series of five open houses to engage residents on the Strategic Plan for the Greater Victoria Water Supply System.
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  • CRD Board Approves Motion in Support of Victoria’s Commonwealth Games Bid

    Jun 28, 2017
    The CRD Board has approved a motion to send Louise Martin, the president of the Commonwealth Games Federation, a letter of support, in principle, of Victoria’s 2022 Commonwealth Games bid.
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  • Trail Connection Provides New Recreation Opportunities in Southern Vancouver Island

    Jun 23, 2017
    In preparation for this summer’s 25th anniversary of Canada’s The Great Trail, a vital trail connection has been completed on Southern Vancouver Island.
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  • CRD Board Receives Climate Projections Report for the Capital Region

    Jun 15, 2017
    The Capital Regional District (CRD) Board has received the Climate Projections Report for the Capital Region and referred it to municipal councils, the Islands Trust, and the Electoral Area Services Committee for information.
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  • CRD Releases 2016 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

    Jun 15, 2017
    The Capital Regional District (CRD) released its 2016 Annual Report on Greater Victoria Drinking Water Quality this week, providing an overview of water quality testing conducted in 2016 across the Regional Water Supply System serving Greater Victoria.
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  • CRD and Participating Municipalities to Begin Mediation on the 2016 Regional Growth Strategy

    Jun 14, 2017
    The Capital Regional District (CRD) Board approved a non-binding mediation process for the 2016 Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) at its June 14, 2017 Board meeting.
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  • Capital Regional District Releases 2016 Annual Report

    Jun 14, 2017
    The Capital Regional District (CRD) released its Annual Report today. The report outlines progress made on strategic priorities while ensuring the efficient delivery of services.
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  • New Members Appointed to the CRD Arts Advisory Council

    Jun 12, 2017
    The Capital Regional District’s Arts Commission is pleased to announce the appointments of Deborah Etsten, Emmy Humber, Bronwyn McLean and Ian Piears to the CRD Arts Advisory Council.
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  • Geotechnical Work Scheduled for Commerce Circle

    May 29, 2017
    Geotechnical site investigation work will take place this week at 4219 Commerce Circle in Saanich. The work will consist of a mobile drilling rig arriving to collect a number of core samples on May 31, 2017.
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  • Clover Point Pump Station Proponents Shortlisted

    May 25, 2017
    Victoria, BC–- The Wastewater Treatment Project has issued a Request for Proposals to three qualified proponents as part of the competitive selection process for the contract to design and build the expanded Clover Point Pump Station.
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  • Request for Qualifications released for the Macaulay Point Pump Station and Forcemain

    May 24, 2017
    Victoria, BC–- The Wastewater Treatment Project has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) inviting interested contractors to submit their qualifications to design and build the Macaulay Point Pump Station and Forcemain.
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  • CRD Launches Medications Return Campaign “What You Put Down the Drain Matters!”

    Apr 27, 2017
    Media Release: The Capital Region District (CRD) is launching a new medications return awareness campaign to promote the proper disposal of medications at pharmacies and to prevent medications from reaching our natural environment.
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