Today it was announced that hundreds of public EV charging ports will be installed throughout the Capital Regional District (CRD) after a combined investment of more than $8.7 million from the federal and provincial governments, the CRD, and the City of Victoria.
Every year the Capital Regional District (CRD) administers grants and funding for local projects ranging from local infrastructure, special community projects and support for arts and culture in the Juan de Fuca, Salt Spring Island, and Southern Gulf Islands Electoral Areas.
Today, on behalf of the Capital Regional District (CRD) Board of Directors and the Executive Leadership Team, CRD Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Ted Robbins announced that Luisa Jones has been appointed as the new General Manager of Parks, Recreation, and Environmental Services.
The Capital Regional District (CRD) Board has approved an amendment to the Water Conservation Bylaw No. 4099 for the Regional Water Supply System (Greater Victoria) to regulate the use of water during the summer period. The changes to Bylaw No. 4099 will come into effect May 1, 2024.
In December 2023, the Capital Regional District (CRD) Board passed a motion to adopt bylaw amendments, to come into effect in two phases in 2024 at Hartland Landfill. Phase 2 changes will come into effect on July 2, 2024.
The Capital Regional District (CRD), in collaboration with municipal partners, Island Health and the Province, is launching the Capital Region Extreme Heat Information Portal to help residents and community planners explore and understand the capital region's vulnerability and exposure to extreme heat.
The Capital Region Housing Corporation (CRHC) has received financial support from the provincial government for four affordable rental projects in the capital region. This announcement is expected to enable the CRHC to advance 593 new homes for those in-need across the region in the coming years.
The Capital Regional District (CRD) and the Capital Regional Hospital District (CRHD) Boards approved the 2024 financial plans at the Board meeting on March 13, 2024.
The Capital Regional District (CRD) has an accepted offer to purchase 1183 Verdier Avenue and plans to work closely with the Capital District Region Housing Corporation (CRHC) and the District of Central Saanich with the goal of creating more affordable housing in Brentwood Bay Village.
Today, it was announced that the federal and provincial governments, alongside the Capital Regional District and Songhees Nation announced nearly $24 million to help create 66 below-market homes at 1502 Admirals Road, located on Songhees Nation Land.
The Capital Regional District(CRD) Board has approved a bylaw that will increase the borrowing authority through the Land Assembly, Housing and Land Banking service to $85 million. The bylaw was adopted after receiving elector assent through a regional Alternative Approval Process (AAP).
The Capital Regional District (CRD) invites members of the public to an online open house to learn more and provide feedback on what should be considered within the Long-Term Biosolids Management Plan.
Capital Regional District (CRD) and paaʔčiidʔatx̣ (Pacheedaht) First Nation are pleased to announce they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalizing their government-to-government relationship. By outlining priority topics for collaboration and principles for working together, this MOU will directly support the creation of new processes for respectful and reciprocal government-to-government decision-making.
It’s time to have your say on how you use and enjoy Capital Regional District (CRD) Regional Parks and Trails! Starting this week, selected residents will receive a letter and instructional mailer from the CRD asking them to complete the 2024 CRD Regional Parks and Trails Resident Survey.
As the region grapples with the need for more affordable homes, the Capital Regional District (CRD) is moving forward with plans to double its below-market housing portfolio.
The Capital Regional District (CRD) serves the residents of the region and is always open to public feedback whether formal or informal. We are aware of some concerns raised by the Urban Development Institute (UDI) directed towards the 2022 Regional Water Supply Master Plan (Master Plan), we welcome this feedback and unique perspective.
Public consultation is underway as the Capital Regional District (CRD) considers long-term options and technologies to harness the benefits of biosolids, the nutrient-rich by-product from wastewater treatment.
The Capital Regional District (CRD) is pleased to invite members of the public to an online information session about the 2024 Provisional Financial Plan.
The Capital Regional District (CRD) has initiated a regional Alternative Approval Process (AAP) to seek elector approval to increase the borrowing authority through the Land Assembly, Housing and Land Banking service to $85 million.
Opinion editorial by Capital Regional District Board Chair, Colin Plant.