1. CVRD Water Use Restrictions move to STAGE 1

    With the Province of BC moving eastern Vancouver Island to Drought Level 2, CVRD water systems in the Cowichan region have moved to Stage 1 water restrictions effective immediately except Woodley Range (Stage 3 permanent). Read on...
  1. CVRD joins other Island governments in adopting new bylaw adjudication system

    The CVRD is introducing a new Bylaw Dispute Adjudication System in addition to municipal ticketing, which will allow some bylaw disputes to be dealt with at the local level, rather than the Provincial Court system. Additional Info...
  1. New ‘Cowichan Adapts’ website provides updated climate change information

    The CVRD is pleased to announce the launch of a new website for residents as a tool to combat the impacts of climate change, and find current information about drought conditions and water use restrictions across the region. Additional Info...
  1. Public input sought on new comprehensive zoning bylaw for CVRD Electoral Areas

    The CVRD is seeking public input on a new Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw, which serves to harmonize and modernize its nine existing zoning bylaws into one region-wide bylaw for all electoral areas (excluding marine areas). Additional Info...