The CVRD signs lease for new emergency warming centre site

The CVRD has signed a lease to use the parking lot of the Ramada Inn on Highway 1 to operate an emergency warming centre as needed between November 15, 2024 and March 31, 2025.

CVRD Seeks Public Input on Agricultural Zoning Update

The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) is inviting community members to provide input on Agricultural Zoning in the Electoral Areas. This feedback will help shape the development of a new region-wide Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw for the CVRD’s nine el...

Notice of Public Hearing

A Public Hearing for Bylaw Nos 4602 & 4603, Application No. RZ22C01 3450 Trans-Canada Hwy is to be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 5:00 PM. Applicable to Electoral Area C – Cobble Hill, Official Community Amendment Bylaw No. 4602 Zoning...

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).

These changes to water restrictio...

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.

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.

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).

A celebration of arts and culture kicks off across the Cowichan region for three weeks of events

The CVRD is pleased to announce its participation in Culture Days, the annual cross-country event that is celebrating 15 years cultural vibrancy. The festivities start on September 20 and run through October 13, 2024 across the Cowichan region.

CVRD Newsletter Update - September 2024

Stay up to date on Cowichan Valley Regional District news, projects, events and CVRD Board items that may be of interest with CVRD Newsletter Update.

CVRD Chair Aaron Stone to step down from his role as elected official

Stone has served as the Ladysmith representative on the CVRD Board since he was first elected in 2014, and in the role of Chair four of the last five years. The CVRD Board will elect a new Chair following Stone’s departure in October.