The CRD Salt Spring Island Parks and Recreation Commission has received $832,725 in funding from the Province of BC to support the creation of child and infant care spaces on Salt Spring Island.
For the fourth year, the CRD Traffic Safety Commission will be awarding the Cst. Sarah Beckett Memorial Scholarship.
The CRD will be opening Regional Park campgrounds on June 5, 2020 as per COVID-19 measures set out by the Provincial Health Officer.
The CRD has released its 2019 Annual Report with highlights from 2019 that outline progress and accomplishments in advancing Board and Corporate priorities while ensuring the efficient delivery of services.
Effective May 14, outdoor recreation facilities will reopen at the CRD’s four recreation centres: Panorama Recreation Centre, Greenglade Community Centre, Sooke and Electoral Area Parks and Recreation Commission (SEAPARC), and Salt Spring Island Parks and Recreation Commission (SSI PARC).
Low- to moderate-income families, individuals, seniors and adults with disabilities in Saanich will soon have access to over 70 new affordable homes thanks to a partnership between the Province, the Capital Regional District (CRD) and the Capital Region Housing Corporation (CRHC).
The CRD Salt Spring Island Parks and Recreation Commission will be opening the shower facilities at the Rainbow Road Aquatic Centre starting May 11, 2020
After careful consideration, the Sooke & Electoral Area Parks and Recreation Commission (SEAPARC) is moving forward with opening the DeMamiel Creek Golf Course in Sooke on Friday, May 1, 2020.
Most services are returning at the Hartland Public Drop-off Depot effective today. As waste and recycling volumes have stabilized, Hartland is able to begin accepting additional drop-off items, with new protocols in place to ensure safe social distancing and operations for both residents and staff.
Today in recognition of Earth Day, the CRD announced approval in principle of an agreement where FortisBC will purchase Renewable Natural Gas generated from Hartland Landfill for beneficial use in its natural gas distribution system.
A commentary in the Times Colonist by Colin Plant, CRD Board Chair.
To support community health and prevent the spread of COVID-19, the CRD is calling for visitors to CRD regional and electoral area parks to make the decision to choose a park close to their home and demonstrate responsible use in order for parks to remain open.
The CRD is working with its municipal and non-profit partners and key Indigenous stakeholders to support the most vulnerable people in the capital region.
The CRD's Salt Spring Island Parks and Recreation Commission has assumed responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the Salt Spring United Church meadow located at 111 Hereford Avenue in Ganges.
The CRD Arts Commission has approved $122,500 in funding for 25 local not-for-profit arts organizations through the Arts & Culture Support Service.
The CRD is asking all residents to ensure they are properly bagging garbage before placing it in collection containers and putting it out for pick-up by municipal or private collection providers.
To support community health and prevent the spread of COVID-19, the CRD requires Regional Parks visitors to adhere to the orders and recommendations by the Provincial Health Officer.
As part of its response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, the CRD has launched an additional way to communicate with residents in the Juan de Fuca, Salt Spring Island and Southern Gulf Islands electoral areas.
To support community health and prevent the spread of COVID-19, the CRD is asking visitors to Regional Parks and community parks in electoral areas to adhere to the orders and recommendations of the Provincial Health Officer (PHO).
The CRD continues to take precautionary measures in support of the Public Health Agency of Canada and the BC Ministry of Health and their efforts to contain the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).