Board Highlights

Board Highlights - May 2, 2025

CRD Commits $1 Million to Improve Access to Esler Sports Complex

The Board approved a $1 million contribution from Community Works Funds for the Esler Sports Complex Access Road project. This new road will provide safer access directly from Highway 20, easing traffic congestion and safety concerns on Hodgson Road during the spring and summer months. The Esler Sports Complex sees over 2,000 users each year across soccer, slo-pitch, fastball, disc golf, and an accessible trail. The new paved road...

Board Highlights - April 11, 2025

150 Mile House Courthouse to be removed from CRD’s Heritage site registry

On the recommendation of the Heritage Steering Committee, the Cariboo Regional District (CRD) Board has voted to remove the 150 Mile Courthouse from its heritage site registry, clearing the way for demolition of the deteriorated structure. The building will also be removed from the BC Register of Historic Places.

The decision comes after extensive consideration of the building’s unsalvageable condition. Despite community...

Board Highlights - March 20 & 21, 2025

CRD eyes flexibility in rules for carriage houses

The Board was briefed on challenges with diversifying housing options through developing “carriage houses” and “secondary dwellings” within existing land use bylaws. “Carriage Houses” are permitted to be developed in any residential or rural zone, regardless of lot size. However, they are required to be built within an existing ancillary structure, like a garage or workshop, are restricted to a single storey, and do not permit many designs being...

Board Highlights - February 27 and 28, 2025

2025-2029 Financial Plan endorsed

The Cariboo Regional District’s five year financial plan has been approved by the Board of Directors. The financial plan will now be prepared for the Board to adopt it at its March 21, 2025 meeting, barring any further changes. The overall budget for the CRD’s 123 services is now at $78.88 million, with taxation revenues of approximately $35.4 million being requisitioned through the budget.

Public feedback was collected in an online survey from January 29 to...

Board Highlights - January 24, 2025

Regional Hospital District tax rate frozen for 2025

The CCRHD Board has approved a financial plan which will see the current tax rate of $75 per $100,000 assessed property value remain unchanged for 2025. Overall hospital district assessments in the region increased by 6%, which will add $830,540 to revenues to support healthcare equipment purchases and infrastructure projects. The majority of funds are continuing to be used alongside capital reserve funds to finance the construction of the...