Van Anda Improvement District

10/02/2026

Newsletter Oct 2026

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 continuing to follow these requirements and helping reduce wildfire risk in our community....

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 perm…

09/06/2026

Total Burning Ban Lifted – Seasonal Fire Restrictions Remain in Effect

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 What this means: The temporary Total Burning Ban, which included campfires, is no longer in effect. The annual Open Air Burning Ban remains in effect until October 15....

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 f…

09/02/2026

Newsletter Sep 2026

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 milestone worth celebrating. Leak & Usage Notices Leak and high‑usage notices are being issued as more meter data comes online....

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 co…

08/01/2026

Newsletter Aug 2026

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 as Assistant Water Operator. Shawn will be supporting daily operations, system maintenance, and the ongoing meter installation program....

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. W…

07/08/2026

Watermain Leak – Wall Street

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 is available. Thank you for your patience

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…

07/08/2026

Meter Pilot Project Community Meeting Jun 25 2026

Meter Project Community Meeting Notes Jun 25, 2026, 4:00 pm at the Legion Present: VAID Trustees Ron Smith, Jane Waterman, Jennifer Moore, and John Colongard VAID Employees Joseph Scott (Project Manager) and Sandra Haszard (Administrator) 7 community members Ron welcomed everyone and reminded the group that the grant covers all project costs. Installs are nearly complete and the project is proceeding well....

Meter Project Community Meeting  Notes Jun 25, 2026, 4:00 pm at the Legion Present: VAID Trustees Ron Smith, Jane Waterman, Jennifer Moore, and John Colongard VAID Employees Joseph Scott (Proj…

07/08/2026

Newsletter Jul 2026

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 wildfire response capacity. New equipment includes an additional forestry pump and portable water tank, wildfire-suited protective gear, as well as hoses, radios, a thermal imaging device, and specialized tools....

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 F…

06/19/2026

Community Meeting: Thurs June 25 – 4 PM at the Legion

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 billing options, and how residents will access their personal water use data. This report summarizes the information that will be presented and is being shared in advance so residents can review the key points. Download the report at vananda-id.ca

06/02/2026

System Consumption Alert – Water Usage Critical

We are currently operating at or near maximum water production capacity, with the pump running თითქმის continuously (close to 24 hours per day). Please help us manage demand by keeping an eye out for any potential leaks. If you have recently activated an automatic watering or irrigation system, we strongly encourage you to inspect it carefully for leaks or inefficiencies. Your cooperation is essential in helping us maintain a reliable water supply for everyone. Thank you for your support.

We are currently operating at or near maximum water production capacity, with the pump running თითქმის continuously (close to 24 hours per day). Please help us manage demand by keeping an eye out f…

06/01/2026

Newsletter Jun 2026

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 out. Please follow all restrictions and remain vigilant to help keep the community safe....

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 …