
Capital Regional District (CRD)
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Saturday Market in Centennial Park Reopening with Limited Capacity
COVID-19: CRD Reminds Park and Beach Visitors to Maintain Social Distancing
Salt Spring Island Community Child Care Space Creation Program
COVID-19: CRD Opens Outdoor Recreation Facilities
Effective May 14, outdoor recreation facilities will reopen at the Capital Regional District’s four recreation centres: Panorama Recreation Centre, Greenglade Community Centre, Sooke and Electoral Area Parks and Recreation Commission (SEAPARC), and Salt Spring Island Parks and Recreation Commission (SSI PARC).
The following outdoor facilities will be open:
Panorama Recreation: outdoor tennis courts, outdoor basketball court Greenglade Community Centre: outdoor basketball court SEAPARC: skate park, bike park SSI PARC: outdoor tennis courts, multi-sport court, bike park, skate parkSignage will be posted at each facility reminding users to observe health and safety precautions and follow best practices for physical distancing. These measures will help to ensure a safe outdoor recreation space for all. Users are expected to continue to adhere to public health guidelin…
COVID-19: Shower Program at Rainbow Road Pool to Support Vulnerable Populations
COVID-19: Responsible Park Use Needed for CRD Parks to Remain Open
To support community health and prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Capital Regional District (CRD) is calling for visitors to CRD regional and electoral area parks to make the decision to choose a park close to their home and demonstrate responsible use in order for parks to remain open. Park status is being assessed daily. Visitors must adhere to the orders and recommendations of the Provincial Health Officer (PHO) to stay local and ensure social distancing. Should these orders or recommendations not be maintained by park visitors, there could be restricted access or use.
The PHO recommendations and orders include keeping at least two metres of distance between yourself and others and not gathering in groups. Staff have observed that the vast majority of parks visitors are adhering to social distancing protocol. However, there are some areas where social distancing isn’t being practiced. In particular, cyclists an…
COVID-19: CRD Continues to Provide Support for Vulnerable Populations
The Capital Regional District (CRD) is working with its municipal and non-profit partners and key Indigenous stakeholders to support the most vulnerable people in the capital region. Currently, the CRD and its partners are assessing the needs of people who are without shelter or housing throughout the region and are developing strategies to provide health and support services, as well as resources to meet the basic needs of people experiencing homelessness.
The CRD is receiving an additional $1.3 million from the Government of Canada through the Reaching Home program to support people experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 public health emergency. This funding is to help improve the capacity of service providers and can be used to secure additional accommodation to reduce overcrowding, purchase supplies and materials to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission, and increasing the frequency of cleaning with di…
COVID-19: CRD Enhances Communication with Electoral Areas - March 30th, 2020 - 9:18 AM
COVID-19: CRD Asks Parks Visitors to Maintain Social Distancing - March 24th, 2020 - 2:17 PM
COVID-19: Open Letter to Residents of Salt Spring and the Southern Gulf Islands
COVID-19: CRD Playgrounds In Parks and Recreation Centres Temporarily Closed
COVID-19: CRD Maintains Essential Services During Health Emergency - March 18, 2020 - 4:13 PM
The Capital Regional District (CRD) is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and reviewing its essential services and decision-making processes to ensure business continuity during the COVID-19 pandemic. As an essential service provider, the CRD must continue to operate and maintain service delivery that is crucial to the well-being of residents.
Significant effort has been put into planning and preparedness for water and wastewater service delivery, solid waste management, housing and emergency response services such as emergency coordination and communication for fire protection.
“I want to reassure the public, the Board and staff that, we, as the CRD are taking this situation very seriously and are doing everything possible to respond to the situation in a safe, measured and concerted manner,” said CRD Board Chair Colin Plant. “The health and safety of our public, staff and t…
COVID-19: CRD Closes Recreation Centres - March 17th, 2020 - 3:30 PM
To support community health and prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Capital Regional District (CRD) is closing recreation facilities as of 5pm today. All three CRD Recreation Commissions met today and decided that Panorama Recreation Centre including Greenglade Community Centre, Sooke Electoral Area Parks and Recreation Commission (SEAPARC) and Salt Spring Island Parks and Recreation Commission (PARC) will close until further notice to minimize the risk of transmitting COVID-19.
We recognize many families and individuals rely on our recreation programs and services, and we ask for your patience while we continue to determine next steps as the situation develops. Limited services are still available. Please see the list below for details.
Day Camps
Day camps will continue to run until 5pm on Friday, March 20 pending additional direction from the Prov…