Long-awaited fitness studio coming soon to the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena

A new fitness studio at the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena will soon provide residents in the western end of the region with a dedicated space for weight training and cardio fitness.

Public and business input sought on potential workforce housing solutions for Cowichan

Economic Development Cowichan has launched a survey seeking feedback from workers and employers on strategies to address the shortage of workforce housing in the region, in anticipation of developing a Workforce Housing Strategy later this year.

Change to waste disposal fees at CVRD Recycling Centres

Starting June 1, 2022 the CVRD is increasing the disposal fees for some materials accepted at the Bings Creek, Peerless Road and Meade Creek Recycling Centres.

CVRD launches community engagement on a three-stream curbside collection service in electoral areas

Based on feedback and ideas shared during the initial engagement process, CVRD staff will design curbside collection options to meet the community’s needs. The CVRD will then seek community feedback on these options in late 2022.

Changes to annual water restrictions take effect across Cowichan region

Local governments and water purveyors across the Cowichan region have collaborated to add an additional stage of water restrictions to deal with extreme drought conditions as experienced in the summer of 2021.

Thank you Cowichan for your participation in three-stream engagement!

Cowichan Valley declares state of local emergency as intense localized flooding forces evacuations a

The Cowichan Valley Regional District has declared a state of local emergency for the region, as widespread flooding forces resident evacuations and cuts off key transportation corridors.