Notice of Meeting Changes

The Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for September 17 has been canceled.  

Two Electoral Area Services Committee (EASC) meetings are now scheduled to take place on this date: 

 - A Special EASC Meeting has been s...

Culture Days ready to kick off across the Cowichan region, celebrating arts, culture and heritage

From film screenings to historical adventures and multicultural concerts to interactive rehearsals, there is something for every age and interest to experience. Events are offered across the region, from Mill Bay to Ladysmith to Lake Cowichan.

2025 CVRD Sport Tourism Event Grant (STEG) program - 2nd intake open

Are you part of a local sports organization planning a championship, tournament, or training camp between January 1 and June 30, 2026? Apply now for up to $3,000 in funding! 

The intention of STEG is to support local sporting organizations in host...

CVRD Update Newsletter - August 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.

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.

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.

Safe Recycling of Household Hazardous Waste

Hey Cowichan,

Did you know that household hazardous materials can cause serious safety problems such as fires and explosions when improperly disposed of?  

Let’s work together to keep these items out of curbside recycling and garbage tote...

Bear-Smart Curbside Collection

Hey Cowichan!

?? Let’s Keep Our Community Bear-Smart! ???

As bears become more active, all of us need to do our part.  By following Bear Smart curbside collection practices, we help prevent bears from becoming food-conditioned and keep wi...

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.