Notice of Fireworks Regulations

Please be advised that the discharge of fireworks in the CVRD’s Electoral Areas, the Town of Ladysmith and the Town of Lake Cowichan is prohibited unless a valid fireworks discharge permit has been obtained, the fireworks are discharged in compliance with...

By-Election Area H North Oyster Diamond

Qualified Electors of Electoral Area H - North Oyster/Diamond are advised that a By-Election will be held on November 28, 2020 to elect a Director to fill the position for the remainder of a term expiring in the fall of 2022. In addition to general voting...

Area F Director named President of Association of Vancouver Island Coastal Communities (AVICC)

Ian Morrison, Director of Area F: Cowichan Lake South/Skutz Falls, has been installed as President of the 2020/2021 AVICC Executive.

Schnitzer Fire and Drinking Water Quality Test Results Update

Island Health’s Medical Health Officers and Environmental Health team have determined the chemical results are safely within the maximum allowable concentrations set in the Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines.

Cowichan COVID-19 business survey results show modest economic improvements

In response to the unparalleled economic impacts of COVID-19, the CVRD and community partners have compiled the results of a second survey to assess the changing effects of the pandemic on the local business community.

UPDATE - Highway 1 reopened in both directions, power outages persist

The Trans-Canada Highway has re-opened north of Duncan for traffic in both directions, although a number of local roads remain closed and power outages continue to affect communities across the region.

UPDATE - Transportation corridors remain affected, water levels in some areas have stabilized

The state of local emergency in the Cowichan Valley continues this morning, but water flows in several of the key watersheds in the region appear to have stabilized.

Health Information

Remember washing your hands is the best defense, and if you are sick stay home. For accurate information readily updated information on the Coronavirus, go to bccdc.ca or Island Health.

Road Maintenance &/or Snow Plowing

The Cowichan Valley Regional District is not responsible for the maintenance and snow plowing of roads.The City of Duncan, Town of Lake Cowichan, Town of Ladysmith and the District of North Cowichan are responsible for ...

Extreme Weather Events

If your CVRD electoral area curbside collection is missed due to extreme weather, hang onto your material until the next scheduled collection day. Extra material may be placed at the curb alongside CVRD totes. Please ensure extra recyclable material is la...

Update on Odour Issues in Cobble Hill

Update on Odour Issues in Cobble Hill

Update November 25, 2019:

Composting

Fisher Road Recycling (FRR) is aware that some of the recent odour issues in Cobble Hill were reported to originate from FRRs composting operation. As part of its ongoing commitment t...