CRD

Emissions coming from the CRD’s operations rose by one per cent in 2022 as the regional district is shooting for a 45 per cent cut in corporate emissions by 2030. (Courtesy of the CRD’s 2022 Climate Action Progress Report)

CRD’s corporate emissions climb in 2022 as region lags far behind 2030 goal

3 of 6 major climate actions areas not on track

Emissions coming from the CRD’s operations rose by one per cent in 2022 as the regional district is shooting for a 45 per cent cut in corporate emissions by 2030. (Courtesy of the CRD’s 2022 Climate Action Progress Report)
A load of construction and demolition waste dumped at Hartland Landfill in 2022. The Capital Regional District looks to ban recyclable wood and construction waste from the landfill. (Courtesy of Tetra Tech Canada)

CRD supports banning recyclable wood, construction waste from landfill

Final vote on changes expected in September

A load of construction and demolition waste dumped at Hartland Landfill in 2022. The Capital Regional District looks to ban recyclable wood and construction waste from the landfill. (Courtesy of Tetra Tech Canada)
The Juan de Fuca electoral area has put together an evacuation guide to help prepare for emergency events. (File photo)

Where to go when disaster strikes

CRD electoral areas release evacuation guidelines

The Juan de Fuca electoral area has put together an evacuation guide to help prepare for emergency events. (File photo)
A load of construction and demolition waste dumped at Hartland Landfill in 2022. The Capital Regional District is looking to ban recyclable wood and construction waste from the landfill. (Courtesy of Tetra Tech Canada)

CRD aims to ban recyclable wood and construction waste from landfill

Builders warn of higher home costs as others push for reclaiming material over demolition

A load of construction and demolition waste dumped at Hartland Landfill in 2022. The Capital Regional District is looking to ban recyclable wood and construction waste from the landfill. (Courtesy of Tetra Tech Canada)
The CRD watershed tour explores the surrounding forests and Rithet Creek – the main tributary to Sooke Lake Reservoir. (Courtesy CRD)

CRD brings back watershed tours for the summer

Tours begin June 1 and will run through the month

The CRD watershed tour explores the surrounding forests and Rithet Creek – the main tributary to Sooke Lake Reservoir. (Courtesy CRD)
The Compost Education Centre’s Kayla Siefried holds some of the nutrient and microbe-packed compost created at the Victoria non-profit. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)

Victoria non-profit promotes composting options for all

CRD to explore regulating curbside organics pick-up from every community

The Compost Education Centre’s Kayla Siefried holds some of the nutrient and microbe-packed compost created at the Victoria non-profit. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)
Central Saanich Coun. Zeb King and his community are calling on the CRD to adopt carbon budgeting in order to put a finite amount on the greenhouse gases the region can emit before worsening climate change. (Courtesy of Zeb King)

Central Saanich wants CRD to implement a carbon budget to limit emissions

Councillor says budget system would boost accountability on greenhouse gas targets, tracking

Central Saanich Coun. Zeb King and his community are calling on the CRD to adopt carbon budgeting in order to put a finite amount on the greenhouse gases the region can emit before worsening climate change. (Courtesy of Zeb King)
The Capital Regional District has approved its $690-million budget with funding for wastewater systems, the regional water supply, landfill upgrades and more. (Courtesy of the Victoria Foundation)

CRD approves budget with tax increase, saying vital services protected

Plan includes $292 million for capital projects aimed at essential infrastructure

The Capital Regional District has approved its $690-million budget with funding for wastewater systems, the regional water supply, landfill upgrades and more. (Courtesy of the Victoria Foundation)
Pictured is the McLoughlin Point Wastewater Treatment Plant in Esquimalt. The CRD has received some results from thermal processing pilots that were looking at long-term options for the region’s biosolids. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

Thermal processes possible for CRD’s long-term biosolid solution

CRD advised to undertake advanced thermal trial at Hartland Landfill

Pictured is the McLoughlin Point Wastewater Treatment Plant in Esquimalt. The CRD has received some results from thermal processing pilots that were looking at long-term options for the region’s biosolids. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
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

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

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)
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

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)
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)