CVRD Water Use Restrictions move to STAGE 2

Effective immediately, all CVRD water systems operated by the Cowichan Valley Regional District are at Stage 2 water use restrictions due to ongoing dry weather and ongoing drought conditions. 

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

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 Businesses Invited to Join New Business Continuity Planning Program

Economic Development Cowichan and Community Futures Central Island are partnering to deliver a new Business Continuity Planning Program, funded by the Province of British Columbia through the Rural Economic Diversification and Infrastructure Program.

Public Notice: Hybrid Public Hearing

Public Notice: Hybrid Public Hearing

Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 5:00 PM

This Public Hearing will discuss OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 4636, pertaining to Application No. RZ23A03 Stonebridge.

For more information about this public hearing and registration, please...

2025 Property Taxes - Important Information

To obtain a copy of your 2025 Property Tax notice, request your balance or inquire about Property Tax payments, please contact the Surveyor of Taxes at 1-888-355-2700.

As a regional district, the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) does not directly c...

A joint statement from the Quw’utsun Nation and the Municipality of North Cowichan

Work now underway on the development of a co-management framework for the Municipal Forest Reserve lands. Your Wayfinders Management Solutions has been engaged to guide the development of a co-management framework and plan for the MFR.

CVRD Update Newsletter May 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.

COTW & Regular Board Meetings for May 28, 2025 are Cancelled

The Committee of the Whole (COTW) & Regular Board meetings scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, 2025 are cancelled. Review the CVRD events calendar for more information. https://www.cvrd.ca/calendar.aspx

Notice is attached.

Supporting Local, Together: Island Good Memberships for Cowichan Businesses

Duncan, BC – Economic Development Cowichan (EDC) and Community Futures Cowichan (CFC) are joining forces to support local businesses through a shared sponsorship of Island Good, Vancouver Island’s flagship shop-local branding initiative.

Potential Canada Post service disruption

The CVRD is encouraging residents and businesses to prepare for potential mail service interruptions which could impact the timely delivery of Utility and Curbside bills. To avoid delays and guarantee receiving your bill, the CVRD strongly recommends sign...

CVRD Board approves three-stream curbside collection bylaw

The CVRD is ready begin the collection food and yard waste, glass bottles and jars, recyclables, and garbage from all eligible dwellings in the CVRD’s Electoral Areas.

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

CVRD Update Newsletter April 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.

Accepted Items for Black Garbage Tote

Hey Cowichan! 

With curbside recycling and organics collection now in full swing, there’s not much left that should go in your black garbage tote. But here’s what is accepted:  ? Accepted in ...

Accepted Items for Green Organics Tote

Hey Cowichan, 

Did you know? Your Green Organics Tote can accept more compostable items than a backyard composter!

Accepted Items Include:

Food Waste: Leftovers, Bread, Baking, Pasta, Grains, Fruits, Vegetables, Raw and Cooked Meat/Bones, Eggs, Dair...

Curbside Collection Reminders

Hey Cowichan,

 We’ve heard your questions – here’s some curbside collection basics as we transition to the new service:

 Tote Storage

The CVRD is bear country!  There’s no such thing as a bea...

Curbside Tote Spacing Reminder

Hey Cowichan,

With the launch of the three-stream curbside collection service, most households will now have two or three totes at the curb on collection day — depending on the week.

?? That means proper spacing is more important than ever...

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...

Bags/Liners for Food Scrap Bin and Green Organics Tote

Hey Cowichan,

Did you know?  Compostable, biodegradable and oxodegradable plastic bags/liners are not permitted in your food scrap bin or organics tote?

Per provincial regulation, composting facilities in BC are not able to accept plastic bags/line...

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.

May 1, 2025 – Water Use Restrictions – Stage 1 in Effect

Watering restrictions were updated in 2022. The new regulations apply to the Municipality of North Cowichan, City of Duncan, Cowichan Valley Regional District, Cowichan Tribes, Town of Lake Cowichan, Town of Ladysmith, Diamond Improvement District, Stz&am...