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Posted on: July 18, 2025

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.

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Posted on: July 17, 2025

CVRD invites community input on future improvements to Little Beach Park

The CVRD is inviting residents and park users to share their ideas for the future of Little Beach Park, a well-loved riverside destination on the upper Cowichan River, including an open house and online survey to gather public input.

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Posted on: July 11, 2025

Notice of Special Governance Committee Meeting

Notice of Special Governance Committee Meeting
Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM
Place: CVRD Boardroom

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Posted on: June 27, 2025

Notice of Special Electoral Area Services Committee Meeting

Notice of Special Electoral Area Services Committee Meeting
Date: Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Time: 11:30 AM
Place: CVRD BOARDROOM – 175 Ingram Street

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Posted on: June 26, 2025

CVRD Update Newsletter June 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.

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Posted on: June 18, 2025

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.

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Posted on: June 13, 2025

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...

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Posted on: June 11, 2025

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.

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Posted on: June 10, 2025

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.

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Posted on: June 2, 2025

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...

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Posted on: May 2, 2025

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

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Posted on: June 7, 2025

Accepted Items for Black Garbage Tote

June 2025 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 ...

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Garbage & Recycling
Posted on: June 6, 2025

Accepted Items for Green Organics Tote

June 2025 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...

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Garbage & Recycling
Posted on: June 4, 2025

Curbside Collection Reminders

June 2025 - Curbside Collection Guidelines

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...

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Garbage & Recycling
Posted on: June 3, 2025 | Last Modified on: June 3, 2025

Curbside Tote Spacing Reminder

June 2025 - Three-Stream Spacing your totes

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...

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Garbage & Recycling
Posted on: May 30, 2025

Bear-Smart Curbside Collection

May 2025 Bear Smart Curbside

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...

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Garbage & Recycling
Posted on: May 27, 2025

Bags/Liners for Food Scrap Bin and Green Organics Tote

May 2025- No Compostable Plastics Post

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...

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Posted on: February 1, 2020

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.

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