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Fire Restrictions Remain in Effect Seasonal fire restrictions within the Improvement District remain in place until October 15. Backyard burning, refuse burning, and similar activities are not permitted. Small campfires are currently permitted unless a provincial fire prohibition or local total fire ban is issued. Thank you to everyone for …

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The Van Anda Improvement District advises residents that the Total Burning Ban has now been lifted. The District has returned to the annual seasonal fire restrictions that are in effect each year from May 15 to October 15. What this means: Although conditions have improved, residents are reminded to exercise …

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Pump Hours Milestone For the first time on record, our system averaged 13 pump hours per day through July. This is a major operational achievement and reflects both strong system performance and continued conservation efforts across the community. Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible — it’s a …

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Fire Danger & Total Burn Ban Texada Island remains under a complete fire ban due to ongoing high‑risk conditions. Please continue to stay alert and help reduce wildfire risk in our community. Welcome to Our New Assistant Water Operator We are pleased to welcome Shawn Rachkowski to the VAID team …

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A watermain leak has been identified on Wall Street. Water will be turned off at the pumphouse while repairs are underway. Staff are on scene and repair work will begin as soon as possible. We will restore service as quickly as we can and will provide updates when more information …

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Meter Project Community Meeting  Notes Jun 25, 2026, 4:00 pm at the Legion Present: Ron welcomed everyone and reminded the group that the grant covers all project costs. Installs are nearly complete and the project is proceeding well. Several benefits this project has already delivered: 2027 will be a mock‑billing …

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Fire Danger and Total Burn Ban A complete fire ban remains in effect due to Texada Island’s unique conditions. Please stay vigilant and do your part to reduce wildfire risk in our community. Fire Fighting Equipment Upgrades We are pleased to share that recent CEPF grant funding has strengthened our …

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VAID Meter Project – Community Update (June 2026) Community Meeting: June 25, 2026 – 4:00 PM, Royal Canadian Legion, Van Anda The Van Anda Improvement District (VAID) is holding a community meeting on June 25 at 4:00 PM at the Legion to provide an update on the Meter Project, future …

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*Pump hours have dropped back to usual levels after identifying leaks on private property.* (updated Jun 5) We are currently operating at or near maximum water production capacity, with the pump running continuously (close to 24 hours per day). Please help us manage demand by keeping an eye out for …

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Fire Danger and Total Burn Ban A complete fire ban is now in effect due to increasing fire danger across the region. This includes backyard burning, burn barrels, and all open fires. We extend our thanks to all the Texada Island volunteer firefighters for their continued work as conditions dry …

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TOTAL FIRE BAN: including campfires With the extremely dry conditions, all open burning is prohibited until further notice. This includes: • Fireworks • Binary exploding targets • Sky lanterns • Wood‑fired hot tubs, pizza ovens, or any wood‑fired device unless vented through a proper flue inside a building and WETT …

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Thank you to everyone who attended the Annual General Meeting on April 18. While attendance was limited this year, we appreciate the continued interest and support shown by the community. There were no changes to the Board of Trustees this year, and we look forward to continuing our work together. …

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The VAID Annual General Meeting was held on Apr 18, 2026 at the Legion in Van Anda. Aside from the Trustees, employees, and Elections Officer, one member of the public attended. There are no changes to the Board of Trustees. Thank you to John Colongard and Jennifer Moore for accepting …

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Our ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will be held on Saturday, April 18th at 9:30am at the Royal Canadian Legion in Van Anda. This is your opportunity to hear updates on VAID operations, water system projects, and financial results for 2025. If you believe changes are needed or want to understand how …

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AGM It is that time of year again. Our ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will be held on Saturday April 18th at 9:30am at the Legion in Van Anda. Reports and draft financials will be available on the website and at the office the week prior. If you believe changes are needed, …

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Van Anda Improvement District – Community Update Thank you to everyone in our community for staying engaged and informed. We’d like to share a few important updates and reminders. Meter Project Update The water meter project continues to make good progress. More meters are now installed, tested, and online, helping …

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In consultation with the Environmental Health Officer, the Water Quality Advisory has been lifted. 03 February, 2026

Van Anda Improvement District – Community Update Thank you to everyone in our community for staying engaged and informed. We’d like to share a few important updates and reminders. Court of Revision Saturday, February 7, 2026 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM The Court of Revision provides an opportunity for Trustees …

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The Van Anda Improvement District has issued a WATER QUALITY ADVISORY The Environmental Health Officer has recommended a water quality advisory within the Van Anda Improvement District. Please note, this is not a Boil Water Notice. Those with health concerns may wish to follow the guidelines of the Boil Water …

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Attention Residents: There will be a partial water outage affecting the following area(s): Date: (correction)Thursday January 15th, 2026Time: (correction) 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (approx. 3 hours) This outage is necessary to perform the installation of new connections to the water main to facilitate water meters. There may be temporary, …

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Columbia St. will be closed to all traffic between Van Anda Avenue and Smelter Avenue starting Wednesday morning January 14th., 2026 The work is expected to be completed by Wednesday afternoon, but the closure may extend into Thursday morning, January 15th., 2026 if required. Key Details We appreciate your patience …

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Season’s Greetings from VAID! As we reflect on the past year, we want to extend our sincere thanks to all our residents for your patience and support during what has been a very challenging year. Despite the difficulties, we’ve made important progress to ensure a continued, reliable water supply and …

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The Van Anda Improvement District has finalized the 2026 water rate adjustments. We understand that rate increases can be challenging, especially for households on fixed incomes, and we want to provide context on both the timing and reasoning behind these changes. The annual budget is prepared in late November and …

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Copper Queen Avenue will be closed to all traffic between Vananda Avenue and Smelter Avenue starting Wednesday afternoon, December 17, 2025. The work is expected to be completed by Wednesday evening, but the closure may extend into Thursday morning, December 18, 2025 if required. Key Details We appreciate your patience …

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Attention Residents: There will be a partial water outage affecting the following areas: Date: Friday, December 5Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (approx. 1 hour) This outage is necessary to perform scheduled maintenance. Water service should resume promptly after the work is completed. Please plan accordingly and have sufficient water …

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