A celebration of arts and culture kicks off across the Cowichan region for three weeks of events

The CVRD is pleased to announce its participation in Culture Days, the annual cross-country event that is celebrating 15 years cultural vibrancy. The festivities start on September 20 and run through October 13, 2024 across the Cowichan region.

CVRD Newsletter Update - September 2024

Stay up to date on Cowichan Valley Regional District news, projects, events and CVRD Board items that may be of interest with CVRD Newsletter Update.

CVRD Chair Aaron Stone to step down from his role as elected official

Stone has served as the Ladysmith representative on the CVRD Board since he was first elected in 2014, and in the role of Chair four of the last five years. The CVRD Board will elect a new Chair following Stone’s departure in October.

Community engagement for the Island Rail Corridor begins in the Cowichan region

The CVRD will be hosting an open house and online survey to gather input towards the development of a shared vision for the Island Rail Corridor in the Cowichan region.

Shawnigan Village Waterworks Update

An Alternative Approval Process (AAP) to establish a Water System Service Area within a portion of Electoral Area B, Shawnigan Lake; and to borrow upon the credit of the Regional District a sum not exceeding $3,200,000 to fund the cost to purchase the Sha...

Flood Debris Management Program Chemainus River

The Flood Debris Management Secretariat (FDMS) scope is restoring watercourses effected from the November 2021 Atmospheric River Event. FDMS will be completing the final work on the Chemainus River.

Safe Recycling of Household Hazardous Waste

Hey Cowichan,

Keep an eye out around town for our bus ads featuring the safe recycling of household hazardous waste (HHW).   Did you know that household hazardous materials can cause serious safety problems such as fires and explosions when improp...

Habitat for Humanity Pop-Up Donation Drop Event

Hey Cowichan,

Help support local affordable housing projects and waste reduction this fall by attending the Habitat for Humanity Pop-Up Donation Drop events!

Donate your new or gently-used building materials or clean, good-working condition appliances and h...

Illegal Dumping of Compostable Material

Dumping Compostable Material is still Illegal Dumping 

Illegally dumping yard waste and organics in the woods runs the risk of introducing new species to our environment. 

Bring your old plants, yard waste, and any other organic w...

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.