CVRD Three-Stream Curbside Collection service to include yard waste and glass collection

The CVRD Board of Directors passed a motion that the Three-Stream Curbside service will include food and yard waste, recycling, garbage and glass collection for all eligible residents in CVRD Electoral Areas.

Mesachie Lake Fire Hall completes retrofit with funds from Province of BC and Infrastructure Canada

The CVRD Fire Rescue Services and Mesachie Lake Volunteer Fire Dept. are pleased to announce the completion of retrofits and upgrades to the Mesachie Lake Fire Hall.

Update - Sept 29: Mesachie Lake Water System only; Chlorine Disinfection Treatment

Sept. 29, 2023:

As previously posted on Sept. 14, 2023, discussions took place with Island Health’s Environmental Health Officer (EHO), and a decision was made that permanent disinfection would be required for the Mesachie Lake water system. On S...

Shawnigan Rail with Trail project to proceed with trail connection

The CVRD is proceeding with construction of the Shawnigan Rail with Trail connection between Thrush Road at Shawnigan Wharf Park and Old Mill Park.

UPDATE: CVRD Stage 3 Water Restrictions – Urgent Water Conservation

The Cowichan area is experiencing ongoing seasonal drought.
We are urging residents and businesses to conserve water where possible in order to avoid moving to Stage 4 water restrictions and its potential impacts on all residents and businesses.

Emergency Management Cowichan launches new website for enhanced service to residents

The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD), Emergency Management Cowichan (EMC) and partners are pleased to announce the launch of the emcowichan.ca website.

Cleanfarms Collection Event

Calling all Cowichan Valley Farmers!

Do you have unwanted or obsolete agricultural pesticides or livestock/equine medications? Safely dispose of them at the Cleanfarms Collection Event at Bings Creek Recycling Centre on Tuesday, October 3^rd from 9 am to 4 ...

Closure of Recycling Centres for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

CVRD Recycling Centres will be closed Saturday, September 30, for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Regular business hours will resume on Sunday, October 1. For CVRD Recycling Centre information and hours of operation, visit...

CVRD Three-Stream Curbside Collection Phase 2 of Community Engagement Reports

The CVRD launched Phase 2 of Community Engagement in the spring of 2023, with two feasible options for the three-stream curbside collection service shared for community feedback. These options incorporated what was learned in Phase 1 of the community enga...

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.

Stage 3 Watering Restrictions All Systems

The Province has increased Vancouver island to Drought Level 4. Stage 3 Watering Restrictions for all CVRD operated water systems is effective immediately, Thursday, June 29, 2023. Dogwood Ridge Water System users remains at Stage 4 Watering Restrictions ...

Stage 4 Water Restrictions Dogwood Ridge

Starting June 29, 2023, Stage 4 Water Restrictions are in effect for all Dogwood Ridge Water System users. Due to dry conditions and high water demand, all users of this system are required to comply with STAGE 4 watering restrictions. For further informa...