The Ministry of Forests has asked local governments to make the following information available to residents in communities where their Spongy Moth Aerial Spray Program will occur.
THE MINISTRY OF FORESTS HAS PREPARED A PLAN TO...
Apr 19, 2024
Mar 25, 2024
Colwood has earned a BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant of $208,000 to support the completion of intersection upgrades at Wale and Wilfert Roads, where the Galloping Goose Regional Trail crosses Wale Road.
Read More »"Improving the safety and accessibility of the intersection of Wale and Wilfert Roads is important for our growing community, particularly as it links to the...
Mar 21, 2024
Colwood has earned a $300k grant from the Union of BC Municipalities for disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation. Understanding the natural hazards and climate-related risks our community faces is a vital first step in developing strategies and tools to prepare, mitigate, and adapt to those risks. This funding will support us all to better safeguard the health and well-being of our...
Read More »Mar 15, 2024
Colwood Fire Hall is the site of one of Natural Resources Canada's Earthquake Early Warning sensors.
Earthquake Early Warning is the rapid detection of earthquakes, real-time estimation of the shaking hazard, and notification of expected shaking. The national Earthquake Early Warning system provides seconds to tens-of-seconds of notice before strong shaking...
Read More »Feb 16, 2024
BC Hydro has advised the City they will be upgrading electrical service in Colwood with the installation of hydro poles and wires along the east side Veterans Memorial Parkway between Allandale Road and Latoria Road. Poles will be located at the far edge of the road right-of-way to allow for future expansion of sidewalk, cycling, and road infrastructure.
Increasing capacity for...
Read More »Feb 15, 2024
Like any rapidly growing community, Colwood faces increasing infrastructure and operational demands. The needs and wants of a municipality are greater than what can be afforded at one time and choices must be made based on the priorities of community and Council. The goal is to deliver a high level of service that strikes a balance between supporting household prosperity for residents and city...
Read More »Feb 13, 2024
There are lots of fun and interesting things to do together in Colwood this Family Day Weekend... and every day!
We want to encourage families to take full advantage of the Family Day holiday and spend a great weekend together. Post a #ColwoodFamilyDay photo and tag @CityofColwood to show how you are spending the weekend!
1.Visit ...
Read More »Feb 12, 2024
Seacliff Properties and Reliance Properties announced today that The Beachlands construction is set to begin with their presentation centre, including a coffee shop overlooking the ocean. The building will serve as an architectural gateway, welcoming residents and visitors to a new seaside village in Colwood.
Read More »“After seven years of...
Jan 30, 2024
Spongy moth management planned for Colwood
The BC Ministry of Forests reports that Spongy Moths (formerly called gypsy moths) have been found in our area.
Spongy moths are defoliators, which means their caterpillars eat the leaves of trees and shrubs. Once spongy moths arrive in an area, they threaten extensive damage to the environment and economy.
The Ministry's 2023...
Read More »Jan 19, 2024
There is no more important issue to many Colwoodians than improved access to primary health care services.
Colwood is exploring an opportunity to address our community's current physician shortage in partnership with Pure Pharmacy and Aroga Lifestyle Medicine by establishing a...
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