The 2018 Arts & Culture Progress Report highlights how arts organizations are emerging as leaders in improving quality of life in the region and building local economic development.
The CRD has released its 2018 Annual Report. The report includes highlights from 2018 as well as the 2014-2018 term, outlining progress made on strategic priorities while ensuring the efficient delivery of services.
The CRD Arts Commission has approved $65,945 in funding to 21 local not-for-profit arts organizations through the Arts & Culture Support Service’s new Equity, IDEA and Incubator funding programs.
The Physical Literacy Indoor and Outdoor Markings Regional Initiative project is rolling out this summer in thirteen recreation centres throughout the region.
The CRD and the Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) have received a Rural Dividend grant to further develop a shared business services model for Salt Spring Island.
The CRD is asking residents to help them keep the region’s waterways safe and clean by reporting abandoned boats this summer.
The CRD has awarded a $17.7-million contract to NAC Constructors Ltd to construct the Arbutus Attenuation Tank.
The Capital Regional District (CRD) has drafted park management plans for both Mt. Parke and St. John Point regional parks on Mayne Island.
The Capital Regional District (CRD) is planning to procure services for the beneficial use of the biosolids produced at its Residuals Treatment Facility.
The Southern Gulf Islands (SGI) electoral area has hired three independent contractors to act as community liaisons on Mayne, Saturna and Galiano islands.
The CRD has awarded a $15.9-million contract to Knappett Projects Inc. to construct three pump stations and bridge crossings along the Residual Solids Conveyance Line for the Wastewater Treatment Project.
The Capital Regional District (CRD) is constructing new washroom facilities at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park.
The Wastewater Treatment Project has made significant progress with the majority of the Project under construction. To complete the Project by the regulatory deadline of December 31, 2020, the Project Board is seeking approval from the CRD Board for an additional $10 million of funding.
The Sooke & Electoral Area Parks and Recreation Commission (SEAPARC) Leisure Complex is excited to move forward with their fitness expansion this spring.
The CRD Board has received the Regional Foodlands Access Program Feasibility Study containing recommendations to help address farmland access and increase local food production across the region.
The CRD Board has identified important next steps for the Regional Parks Land Acquisition Fund (LAF) that will guide priorities for regional parks and trails over the next ten years.
The CRD Hospitals and Housing Committee (H&HC) has approved the recommended candidates for membership in both the newly formed Regional Housing Advisory Committee (RHAC) and Tenant Advisory Committee (TAC).
The CRD Board and staff would like to express their sincere condolences on the passing of Nils Jensen. Nils passed away on Sunday, April 7 after a short battle with cancer.
The CRD Arts Commission has approved funding for 25 local not-for-profit arts organizations through the Arts & Culture Support Service Project Grant program.
The CRD has purchased two large parcels of property through the Land Acquisition Fund, which is dedicated to purchasing lands for regional parks and trails.