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A CRD Parks worker puts the torch to carpet burweed at Jordan River Regional Park. (CRD photo)

CRD removes harmful invasive plants from regional parks

As a result, three formerly closed campsites have been reopened to the public

 

Alicia Fraser will assist with the regional water supply master plan, support water and wastewater commissions across the Capital Region and guide the many services provided. (Courtesy of the Capital Regional District)

Capital Regional District selects new GM of Integrated Water Services

Alicia Fraser will assume the role on July 24

 

Unbuilders deconstruct a building on Fort Street in downtown Victoria in 2022. Crews are salvaging materials from the building as it’s torn down. Wood and other waste from construction and demolition are some of the main contributors to Hartland Landfill. (Katherine Engqvist/News Staff)

Almost half of what ends up in Greater Victoria’s landfill could’ve been diverted: CRD

Building and organic materials continue to be drivers of what ends up at the dump

 

The Island Rail Corridor has been left to deteriorate since passenger service ended in 2011. (Black Press Media file photo)

Regional districts call on feds to fund Vancouver Island rail revival

Federal government has until March 14 to decide fate of Island Rail Corridor

The Island Rail Corridor has been left to deteriorate since passenger service ended in 2011. (Black Press Media file photo)
The Island Rail Corridor has been left to deteriorate since passenger service ended in 2011. (Black Press Media file photo)

Regional districts call on feds to fund Vancouver Island rail revival

Federal government has until March 14 to decide fate of Island Rail Corridor

The Island Rail Corridor has been left to deteriorate since passenger service ended in 2011. (Black Press Media file photo)
The Capital Regional District approved sending biosolids to the Nanaimo area for non-agricultural uses instead of continuing to bury and spread them at Hartland landfill. (Facebook/Capital Regional District)

CRD approves sending treated sewage to Nanaimo area as short-term measure

Finding a consistent beneficial use for biosolids hampered by cement plant’s shutdowns

The Capital Regional District approved sending biosolids to the Nanaimo area for non-agricultural uses instead of continuing to bury and spread them at Hartland landfill. (Facebook/Capital Regional District)
Pandora Avenue’s 900-block near downtown Victoria as seen on Tuesday, Feb. 14. (Austin Westphal/News Staff)

Point in Time count to take ‘snapshot’ of homelessness in Greater Victoria

March 2020 survey found at least 1,523 experiencing homelessness throughout capital region

Pandora Avenue’s 900-block near downtown Victoria as seen on Tuesday, Feb. 14. (Austin Westphal/News Staff)
The wooden sign at Thetis Lake Regional Park. (Courtesy of CRD)

CRD reconsidering parks entrance sign strategy after Thetis Lake backlash

Board chair says new sign design will allow First Nation recognition in the future

The wooden sign at Thetis Lake Regional Park. (Courtesy of CRD)
The Capital Regional District is taking action to cut down on the local goose population. (Black Press Media file photo)

CRD gives green light to start culling Greater Victoria’s Canada goose population

Regional Canada goose management service to include egg addling, strategic culls

The Capital Regional District is taking action to cut down on the local goose population. (Black Press Media file photo)
The CRD landfilled its Class A biosolids on more than 300 days in 2022 when its backup plans only envision doing so a max of 35 times annually. Its environmental services committee has chosen to recommend the CRD board approve continuing biosolid landfilling while other short-term solutions are considered. (Black Press Media file photo)

CRD landfilled almost nine times as much treated sewage as it’s supposed to in 2022

Directors defy staff on short-term contingency plan, will keep landfilling if board approves

The CRD landfilled its Class A biosolids on more than 300 days in 2022 when its backup plans only envision doing so a max of 35 times annually. Its environmental services committee has chosen to recommend the CRD board approve continuing biosolid landfilling while other short-term solutions are considered. (Black Press Media file photo)
The old sign at Thetis Lake Regional Park. (Courtesy of CRD)

UPDATE: CRD puts new Thetis Lake sign on hold following social media backlash

CRD planning to change entrance signs at Thetis Lake and Elk/Beaver Lake regional parks

The old sign at Thetis Lake Regional Park. (Courtesy of CRD)
Sooke Lake Reservoir as pictured on Dec. 7. (Courtesy of CRD)

Sooke Lake reservoir levels recover with snowmelt

Levels had dipped below the five-year minimum but recovered with rain and snowmelt over Christmas

Sooke Lake Reservoir as pictured on Dec. 7. (Courtesy of CRD)
After you have found the perfect gift, consider some waste-free ways to wrap it, including wrapping paper and ribbons from years previous. (Pixabay photo)

Tips to curb recycling needs this Christmas with Greater Victoria pickup on hold

Capital Regional District curbside recycling hit hard by winter weather

After you have found the perfect gift, consider some waste-free ways to wrap it, including wrapping paper and ribbons from years previous. (Pixabay photo)
The Capital Regional District board on Dec. 14 approved using an alternate approval process for its regional Canada Goose management service and borrowing $36 million for projects in its five-year solid waste plan. (Black Presss Media file photo)

CRD to let residents decide how to control Canada Goose population

Residents have until Jan. 23 to submit a response

The Capital Regional District board on Dec. 14 approved using an alternate approval process for its regional Canada Goose management service and borrowing $36 million for projects in its five-year solid waste plan. (Black Presss Media file photo)
The Capital Regional District’s new wastewater treatment facility at McLoughlin Point in Esquimalt. The CRD is about to award the project completion funds as a two-year performance period wraps up in January. (CRD image)

CRD to pay bonus to wastewater plant builder despite smell complaints

Consultant says plant meets requirements, but CRD board reduces $1-million incentive by half

The Capital Regional District’s new wastewater treatment facility at McLoughlin Point in Esquimalt. The CRD is about to award the project completion funds as a two-year performance period wraps up in January. (CRD image)
The CRHC, BC Housing and the City of Victoria are working together to build approximately 205 new homes and a community space at 930/926 Pandora Ave. (Courtesy of CRHC)

Budget promises hundreds of affordable housing units in Capital Region

Capital Region Housing Corporation budget sets aside $60 million for projects in 2023

The CRHC, BC Housing and the City of Victoria are working together to build approximately 205 new homes and a community space at 930/926 Pandora Ave. (Courtesy of CRHC)
The Capital Regional District has a new recycling contract with GFL Environmental starting in 2024 after current contractor Emterra strugged in 2022 with staffing issues and pickup. (Black Press Media file photo)

Struggling Greater Victoria blue box recycling pickup to see a truck boost

GFL Environmental on deck as contract with Emterra expires end of 2023

The Capital Regional District has a new recycling contract with GFL Environmental starting in 2024 after current contractor Emterra strugged in 2022 with staffing issues and pickup. (Black Press Media file photo)
Hartland Landfill is part of the Capital Regional District’s contingency for its storing of biosolids. (Black Press Media file)

80% biosolids sent to Hartland versus Lafarge this year: CRD

2,130 tonnes out of 2,600 produced by the CRD were sent to the Hartland Landfill

Hartland Landfill is part of the Capital Regional District’s contingency for its storing of biosolids. (Black Press Media file)
CRD asked residents not to decorate trees in public parks. (Courtesy of Capital Regional District/Twitter)

CRD warns residents not to decorate trees in parks this Christmas

Regional authority said decorations can get blown off trees and become garbage

CRD asked residents not to decorate trees in public parks. (Courtesy of Capital Regional District/Twitter)
Emissions that residents can save by switching to a heat pump for their home heating. (Courtesy of the CRD)

CRD program looks to guide residents through home energy upgrades

Energy concierge to help homeowners access available rebates, guide retrofit process

Emissions that residents can save by switching to a heat pump for their home heating. (Courtesy of the CRD)