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As the local government for the Salt Spring Island, Southern Gulf Islands and Juan de Fuca electoral areas, the CRD advances committee and commission-directed projects and provides data and recommendations from the CRD Regional Information Service.

The CRD supports electoral areas by administering two electoral area commissions, undertaking data analysis and research projects, investing in major strategic projects, providing services that contribute to the health, safety and quality of life for regional residents, and managing a stable financial and fiscal environment.

Related News

  • Salt Spring Island Centennial Park Plaza Upgrades

    Oct 20, 2023
    The Capital Regional District’s (CRD) Salt Spring Island (SSI) Parks, Arts, Recreation & Culture (PARC) department has received $561,748 in grant funding from Pacific Economic Development Canada (PEDC) to complete additional upgrades to Centennial Park.
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  • CRD Electoral Area Wildfire Exposure Maps Show Risk

    Oct 03, 2023
    New wildfire exposure maps for the CRD Electoral Areas of Juan de Fuca, Salt Spring Island and Southern Gulf Islands can help electoral area residents understand their wildfire risk profile.
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  • Salt Spring Island Active Transportation Network Plan focuses on five big moves

    Aug 08, 2023
    The Salt Spring Island Active Transportation Network Plan (ATNP) has a strong focus on making Ganges Village a walkable community that is easily accessible by cycling and connected by active transportation.
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  • Planning underway for Portlock Park Site Master Plan

    Jul 31, 2023
    The Capital Regional District (CRD) Salt Spring Island Parks, Arts, Recreation and Culture (PARC) is developing a 20-year site master plan for Portlock Park. This project was identified as a priority in the 2019 Salt Spring Island Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan in response to the community’s desire for increased access to recreation facilities and infrastructure development for additional playing fields on Salt Spring Island.
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  • Final Results for Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission

    May 31, 2023
    The Capital Regional District (CRD) is pleased to announce the final results for the Salt Spring Island Local Community Commission (LCC) elections, which identify four commissioners who will join Gary Holman, Salt Spring Island Electoral Area Director, to form the LCC.
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