Emergency Management Cowichan provides enhanced service to residents

The CVRD and its member municipalities have established Emergency Management Cowichan (EMC), an enhanced regional service to modernize the oversight and delivery of emergency preparedness planning, incident response and recovery support services.

Community Wood Smoke Reduction Program offers more rebate options in 2023

The CVRD is providing significantly more funding for a series of rebates to help residents invest in healthier and more efficient home heating options, including a new incentive for removing old wood-burning appliances.

North Oyster adds fire fighting capacity with purchase of aerial ladder truck from Town of Ladysmith

The CVRD has purchased a used aerial truck from the Town of Ladysmith on behalf of the North Oyster Volunteer Fire Department, increasing local firefighting capacity in the north end of the region.

CVRD Utilities Update - Water Main Flushing

DHW, SPW and CPEW System Flushing

Monday, February 27th through Friday, March 3rd, the CVRD will be carrying out flushing of the Douglas Hill, Satellite Park and Cherry Point Estates Water Systems. 

Residents may experience some air in the lines an...

Recycling partnership find opportunities to keep old theatre seats out of landfill

The CVRD and Fisher Road Recycling recently worked together to significantly reduce the amount of material destined for landfill when the old auditorium seats from the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre (CPAC) reached their end of life.

State of the Cowichan Economy report highlights the latest trends in our region

Economic Development Cowichan has published the second edition of the State of the Cowichan Economy report. This series highlights the latest data and economic trends for the Cowichan Valley Regional District, and is published twice a year.

March 15 - April 15 Open Burning Window

The open burning window begins on March 15 and runs until April 15. Do you know the rules and restrictions?

The open burning window applies to Electoral Areas A, B, C, D, E and G under Smoke Control Regulation Bylaw No. 3716. Electoral Areas F, H, and I mu...

Updated Curbside Inclement Weather Policy

The Cowichan Valley Regional District has updated the Curbside Inclement Weather Policy in anticipation of the cooler temperatures and snow in next week’s forecast. 

While snow and ice pose a health and safety risk for everyone on the ro...

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.

Cowichan Arena Schedule Change for Friday Evenings

Effective February 1, 2023 - There will be no Friday Evening Everyone Welcome Skates

Spring Newsletter

To view our Spring programs

Saltair, Woodley Range, Shellwood and Dogwood Ridge Water System Flushing

Monday, March 20th through Friday, March 24th, and also Monday, March 27th through Friday, March 31st, the CVRD will be carrying our flushing of Saltair, Woodley Range, Shellwood and Dogwood Ridge Water Systems. Residents may experience some air in the li...