A State of Local Emergency and Evacuation Order issued in response to the Mt Underwood Fire

Emergency Management Cowichan has established a Regional Emergency Operations Centre in Lake Cowichan, and issued an Evacuation Order for some rural residents west of Youbou in CVRD Electoral Area F

Statement from the Chair of the CVRD Board re: Cowichan Valley transit strike

“On behalf of the Cowichan Valley Regional District, I want to express our increasing concern with the ongoing community impact of the public transit strike..."

CVRD Water Use Restrictions move to STAGE 3

Effective immediately, all CVRD water systems operated by the Cowichan Valley Regional District are at Stage 3 water use restrictions due to ongoing dry weather and ongoing drought conditions. 

Thank you for conserving water in your community. Con...

CVRD Update Newsletter July 2025

Stay up to date on Cowichan Valley Regional District news, projects, events, and CVRD Board and Committee items in the latest issue of CVRD Update Newsletter.

CVRD seeks interest for in-kind contributions to new Cobble Hill bandshell

The CVRD is seeking interest from the local business community in providing materials and/or services to assist in constructing a new stage and bandshell for outdoor entertainment at the Cobble Hill Common.

CVRD invites community input on future improvements to Little Beach Park

The CVRD is inviting residents and park users to share their ideas for the future of Little Beach Park, a well-loved riverside destination on the upper Cowichan River, including an open house and online survey to gather public input.

CVRD Update Newsletter June 2025

Stay up to date on Cowichan Valley Regional District news, projects, events, and CVRD Board and Committee items in the latest issue of CVRD Update Newsletter.

New signs installed at Cherry Point / Hwts’ahwum beach area ask the public to keep dogs on leash

In collaboration with Cowichan Tribes and the Ministry of Water, Land, and Resource Stewardship, the new signs ask the public to help protect birds and wildlife by keeping dogs on-leash and under control when on the beach or shoreline.

A community callout seeks arts and culture events during Culture Days across the Cowichan Region

For a second year, the Cowichan Valley Regional District will organize an online marketing hub during national Culture Days. This festival celebrates arts, culture, and heritage across three weeks in autumn from September 19th to October 12th.

Cowichan residents express satisfaction with CVRD services

The results of the most recent region-wide survey for residents of the CVRD show that the vast majority of residents continue to be highly satisfied with their quality of life in the region