Jun 22, 2017

Now that summer has arrived, the Colwood Fire Department would like to remind residents that beach fires are not permitted in Colwood, for several reasons:

  • A beach fire left burning can spread through driftwood, beach grasses or into treed areas on ocean winds.
  • Even a small fire can be time consuming to get to and put out, tying up first responders who may be needed...
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Jan 3, 2017

New property assessment information is now available from BC Assessment, and most properties in Greater Victoria have increased in value. You can search property information on the BC Assessment website.

It is important to note that your property taxes won't necessarily increase just because your assessed value went up. An exception is if your...

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Nov 5, 2015

This news release was issued by the Core Area Liquid Waste Management Committee on November 5, 2014. Read more at www.westsidesolutions.ca

CALWMC takes important steps forward: 4 option sets approved for additional costing analysis

Victoria, BC – The Core Area Liquid Waste Management Committee (CALWMC) took important steps forward...

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Jun 18, 2015

News Release
For Immediate Release
June 18, 2015

Victoria, BC–-Westside Solutions (the Westside Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery Select Committee), today announced the location of 20 potential wastewater treatment sites in the westside communities. These sites represent the full list of potential sites developed through technical analysis.

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May 4, 2015

People from around the Capital Region were invited to take part in the 8th Annual Regional Emergency Preparedness...

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Dec 4, 2014

Colwood, BC – Solar Colwood has achieved another major milestone: Colwood residents have now taken advantage of all 120 Solar Colwood grants that were available for ductless air source heat pumps. That’s about $90,000 in point of sale incentives on this highly efficient and comfortable home heating technology.

“Our Government is positioning Canada as a global leader in the clean...

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Oct 28, 2013

COLWOOD, BC – Each year, the Real Estate Foundation of BC (REFBC) chooses three Land Award winners for outstanding work to promote sustainable land use in British Columbia. Solar Colwood is this year’s public sector winner, in recognition of the program’s leadership, innovation, and collaboration to reduce energy use and create clean energy solutions.

“It is truly an honour for our...

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Sep 19, 2013
Pictured above: Congratulating Colwood on it's UBCM Community Excellence Award are: Rhona Martin, UBCM Vice President (L), Councillors Teresa Harvey, Gordie Logan and Judith Cullington, Mayor Carol Hamilton and the Honourable Coralee Oakes, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

COLWOOD, BC – This week the City of Colwood has been recognized – twice! – for its strong...

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Sep 16, 2013

On Friday, September 13, 2013, the old Ranger Station at Esquimalt Lagoon was removed by the Department of National Defence. The building was no longer in use and was heavily damaged by seawater. Logs were often thrown against the building in winter and progressive erosion of the site threatened to undermine the concrete foundation and was already compromising the security fence and therefore...

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Feb 19, 2013

COLWOOD, BC –The City of Colwood was recently named an official Canadian Solar City by the  Canadian Solar Cities Project, recognizing it as one of the most sustainable places in the world.

Visit the City of Colwood and you’ll see the power of the sun. On the roof of the Colwood Fire Station you’ll find solar hot water and electric panels. You’ll notice an increasing number of families...

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