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  2. About CVRD

    1. Our Regional District
      Our Communities
    2. Our Board
      1. Board of Directors
        Chair Kate Segall
      2. Electoral Areas & Municipalities
        1. Area A
        2. Area B
        3. Area C
        4. Area D
        5. Area E
        6. Area F
        7. Area G
        8. Area H
        9. Area I
        10. City of Duncan
        11. District of North Cowichan
        12. Town of Ladysmith
        13. Town of Lake Cowichan
    3. Our Organization
      1. Office of the CAO
      2. Community Services
        1. ONLINE REGISTRATION
        2. View Facility Availability
        3. Arts & Culture
        4. Cowichan Performing Arts Centre
        5. Cowichan Lake Recreation
        6. Island Savings Centre
        7. South Cowichan Recreation - Kerry Park
        8. South Cowichan Recreation - Shawnigan Lake
        9. Facility & Transit
      3. Corporate Services
        1. Finance
        2. Human Resources
        3. Information Technology
        4. Legislative Services
      4. Operations
        1. Energy Management
        2. Garbage & Recycling
          1. Recycling Centre Locations, Hours, Accepted Materials, and Fees
          2. Cowichan Recyclopedia
          3. Curbside Collection Overview
          4. Green Organics Tote
          5. Blue Recyclables Tote
          6. Yellow Glass Bin
          7. Black Garbage Tote
          8. Construction and Demolition Waste
          9. Illegal Dumping
          10. Waste Management Education
          11. Household Hazardous Waste
          12. Community Event Tote Program
          13. Solid Waste Management Plan
          14. Facility Licencing
          15. Regional Waste Data
        3. Water & Sewer Systems
        4. Burning - Know the Rules
      5. Land Use Services
        1. Community Planning
        2. Development Services
        3. Economic Development
        4. Inspection & Enforcement
        5. Parks & Trails
        6. Planning - Strategic Initiatives
      6. Strategic Services
    4. Agendas / Minutes / Video
      1. Advisory Parks Commissions
      2. Advisory Planning Commissions
      3. Meeting Procedures
    5. Bid Opportunities
    6. 2024 Annual Report
    7. Meeting Calendar
    8. Public Notices
    9. 2025 Community Satisfaction Survey
    10. Corporate Strategic Plan
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  3. Parks & Recreation

    1. About Parks & Trails
      1. About Parks & Trails
      2. Parks Advisory Commissions
        1. Commission Minutes
        2. Electoral Area A Parks Commission
        3. Electoral Area B Parks Commission
        4. Electoral Area C Parks Commission
        5. Electoral Area D Parks Commission
        6. Electoral Area E Parks Commission
        7. Electoral Area F Parks Commission
        8. Electoral Area G Parks Commission
        9. Electoral Area H Parks Commission
        10. Electoral Area I Parks Commission
        11. South Cowichan Parks Commission
      3. Community Parks
      4. Cowichan Valley Trail
        Cowichan Valley Trail - Trail Etiquette
      5. Park Facility Reservations, Events & Permits
      6. Parks and Trails Master Plans
        1. Community Parks and Trails Master Plans
        2. Regional Parks and Trails Master Plan
      7. Parks Construction Projects
      8. Park Planning Projects
      9. Regional Parks
      10. Volunteering
    2. Community Parks
      1. By Activity
        1. Parks with Beach Activities
        2. Boat Launches
        3. Group Picnic Shelters
        4. Hiking/Walking Trails and Multi-use Trails
        5. Multi-use Courts & Tennis Courts
        6. Off Leash Dog Parks
        7. Playgrounds
        8. Swimming
      2. By Location
        1. Parks in Cowichan South
        2. Parks in Cowichan West
        3. Parks in Cowichan North
        4. Parks in Cowichan East
      3. Cobble Hill Village Parks
      4. Cowichan Bay Public Waterfront
      5. Mill Bay Village Parks
      6. Shawnigan Village Parks
      7. Community Parks A - E
      8. Community Parks F - K
      9. Community Parks L - M
      10. Community Parks N - Y
      11. Little Beach Park
      12. Old Baldy Mountain Park
      13. Wessex Ravine Park
      14. Being a Good Neighbour to the Cowichan Bay Heron Colony
    3. Cowichan Lake Recreation
      1. About Us
      2. Contact Us
      3. Events
      4. Facility & Equipment Rentals
        1. Arena Complex
          1. Curling Lounge
          2. Curling Rink
        2. Ball Fields
        3. Community Halls
        4. Birthday Parties
      5. Food & Beverage
      6. Forms
      7. Recreation Program Information
        1. Early Years Programs
        2. Children & Youth Programs
        3. Retreads Hiking
        4. Swim Lessons
          Visiting Arbutus Park
        5. Summer Camps
      8. Schedules
        1. Arena
        2. Pickleball
        3. Fitness Centre
      9. Subsidy Information
      10. Youbou Community Bowling Alley
        Becoming a Pinsetter / Bowling Alley Relief
    4. Cowichan Sports Tourism
      1. About the Cowichan Region
        1. Cowichan Communities
        2. Find Accommodations and Restaurants
        3. Find Things To Do
        4. Find Transportation
      2. Sport and Recreation Fair
      3. Facilities and Venues
        1. Aquatic Centres
        2. Adventure and Specialty Sports
        3. Arenas
        4. Ball Fields
        5. Courts
        6. Curling Rinks
        7. Golf
        8. Indoor Sports
        9. Sports Facilities Specifications
        10. Sports Fields
        11. Sports Organizations
        12. Track and Field
      4. Planning and Resources
        1. Promote Your Sports Event
        2. Resources and Community Links
        3. Sport Event Equipment Loans
        4. Sport Event Grants
    5. Cowichan Community Centre
      1. About Us
        1. About Us
        2. Cowichan Core Recreation Commission (CCRC)
      2. Contact Us
      3. Arts & Culture
        1. Arts & Culture Grants
        2. Cowichan Performing Arts Centre
        3. Cowichan Performing Arts Centre Events Calendar
        4. Cowichan Performing Arts Centre Rental Information
        5. Resources
      4. Facility Rentals
        1. Event Services and Equipment Rentals
        2. Facility Rentals
        3. Facility Rental Rates
      5. Forms
        1. Contact / Information Request
        2. CV Performing Arts Foundation Application
        3. KidSport Application
        4. Photo Consent
        5. Program Registration Form
        6. Program Proposal
        7. Recreation Access Program
        8. Walk Home Waiver
        9. Feedback Form
      6. Hospitality Services
      7. Program Proposals
      8. Recreation Programs
        1. Program Registration
        2. Recreation Programs
      9. Schedules
        1. Arena
        2. Drop-in Sports
      10. Special Events
        Christmas Chaos
      11. Special Occasions
        1. Birthday Parties
        2. Event Services and Equipment Rentals
      12. Subsidy Information
    6. Kerry Park Recreation Centre
      1. About Us
        Water Reports
      2. Apply for a Job
      3. Arena Schedule
      4. Catering Services
        Banquet & Catering Menu
      5. Contact Us
      6. Facility Rentals
        1. Facility Use Request Form
        2. Facility Rates
        3. Ice Arena
        4. Curling Rink
          1. Bonspiel Dates
          2. Drop-in Curling Schedule
          3. Leagues & Representatives
        5. Denis McLean Room
        6. Lounge
        7. Sports Field Complex
        8. Mill Bay Community Hall
        9. South Cowichan Outdoor Pickleball Complex
      7. Forms
        1. Kerry Park Youth Soccer Registration Form
        2. Parks Programs Registration Form
        3. RecCowichan Form for Day Camps
        4. South Cowichan Youth Softball Registration Form
        5. Facility Use Request Form
        6. Feedback Form
      8. Recreation Programs
        1. Online Registration
        2. Program Guidelines
        3. Program Proposals
          Program Proposal Form
        4. Youth Soccer League
          1. Field Status
          2. League Schedules
          3. Youth Soccer League Registration Form
        5. South Cowichan Youth Softball
          1. League Schedules & Notices
          2. Softball Registration Form
      9. Special Events
        Movies in the Park
      10. Subsidy Information
    7. Physical Literacy
    8. Regional Parks
      1. By Activity
      2. Community Parks
    9. Regional Recreation Planning
      FAQ
    10. Shawnigan Lake Community Centre
      1. About Us
        1. Staff Directory
        2. Volunteer Opportunities
      2. Apply for a Job
      3. Contact Us
      4. Facility Rentals
        1. Dance Studio
        2. Facility Rates
        3. Gymnasium
        4. Kitchen
        5. Lounge (Round Room)
        6. Multi-Purpose Room
      5. Forms
        1. Bouldering Waiver
        2. Gymnastics Registration Form
        3. RecCowichan Form for Full Day Camps
        4. Feedback Form
        5. Facility Use Request Form
      6. Licensed Childcare
        1. Group Care
        2. Licensed Preschool
        3. Out-of-School Care
        4. Summer Camp
      7. Program Proposals
      8. Recreation Programs
        Online Registration
      9. Special Events
      10. Special Occasions
      11. Subsidy Information
    11. Sports Scholarship
    12. Adventure Calendar
    13. Cowichan Region Childcare Plan
    14. Park Facility Reservations, Events & Permits
      1. Park Facility Reservations, Events & Permits
      2. Picnic Shelter Reservations
      3. Picnic Shelters (First-Come, First-Served)
      4. Group Park Use (Notification)
      5. Schools and Youth Groups in CVRD Parks & Trails 
      6. Special Events & Special Use Permits
      7. Frequently Asked Questions
      8. About Parks & Trails
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  4. Services

    1. Air Quality
      1. Air
        1. Overview
        2. The Air Quality Problem
        3. Airshed Protection
        4. Clear the Air Cowichan
      2. Burning & Air Quality
        1. CVRD Airshed Protection Strategy
        2. Community Wood Smoke Reduction Program
        3. Alternatives to Open Burning
        4. Know the Rules
    2. Active Transportation
    3. Arts & Culture
      1. Arts & Culture Grants
      2. Cowichan Performing Arts Centre
      3. Cowichan Performing Arts Centre Events Calendar
      4. Cowichan Performing Arts Centre Rental Information
      5. Resources
    4. Building Inspection
      1. Applying for a Building Permit
      2. Building in the CVRD
      3. CVRD Climatic and Seismic Data for Building
      4. Book an Inspection
      5. Building Permit Statistics
      6. Frequently Asked Questions
      7. Web Map
        1. Addressing
        2. GIS Downloads
      8. Development Services
      9. Realtor Portal
    5. Bylaws
    6. Bylaw Enforcement
      1. Bylaw Complaints
      2. Bylaw Dispute Adjudication System
      3. Bylaw Enforcement
      4. Camping regulations
      5. Dogs
        Dog regulation
      6. Fines & Payments
      7. Fireworks Permits & Safety
      8. Soil
    7. Planning & Development
      1. Application Forms
      2. Zoning Bylaws
      3. Official Community Plan for the Electoral Areas
        Technical Reports
      4. Active Development Applications
      5. Public Hearings & Information Meetings
      6. New Provincial Short-Term Rental Legislation (Bill 35)
      7. New Provincial Housing Regulations (Bill 44)
      8. Advisory Planning Commissions
      9. History & Heritage
        1. Community Heritage Register & Candidates
        2. Nominations
      10. Housing Matters
        Housing Needs Assessment
      11. Community Design Projects
      12. Frequently Asked Questions
      13. Realtor Portal
      14. Building Inspections
      15. Planning - Strategic Initiatives
    8. Economic Development
    9. Employment
    10. Emergency Management Cowichan
    11. Environment
      1. Climate Change
        1. Climate Adaptation
          1. DroughtSmart Tools
          2. FloodSmart Tools
          3. FireSmart Tools
          4. Emergency Preparedness
        2. Climate Mitigation
        3. Climate Risks
        4. New Normal Cowichan
        5. Sea Level Rise
      2. Liquid Waste Management Planning
        1. Septic Savvy
        2. South Sector Liquid Waste Management Planning
          1. South Sector Plan Area
          2. About the Project
          3. Planning Process
          4. Community Sewer Servicing Options
          5. Evaluation Criteria
          6. Resources
        3. Central Sector Liquid Waste Management Plan
      3. Low Impact Development
        1. Burn it Smart
        2. Develop with Care
        3. Green Shores
        4. Land Clearing Management
        5. Water Balance Express
      4. Our Natural Environment
        1. Ecosystems
          1. Environmentally Sensitive Areas
          2. Invasive Species
        2. Watersheds
          1. Water Cycle
          2. Water Quality
          3. Water Supply
          4. Drinking Water & Watershed Protection
            1. Bonsall Creek
            2. Cowichan Basin
            3. Ladysmith & Area
            4. South Cowichan
            5. Yellowpoint - Cedar
            6. Cowichan River Water Supply
          5. Busyplace Stormwater Management
            1. Overview
              1. Overview
              2. Sh-hwuykwselu Watershed
              3. About the Project
              4. Planning Process
              5. Resources & Information
            2. Sh-hwuykwselu Watershed
            3. About the Project
            4. Planning Process
            5. Resources & Information
      5. Water Management Plans
        1. Bonsall Creek
        2. Cowichan Basin
        3. Ladysmith & Area
        4. South Cowichan
        5. Yellowpoint - Cedar
        6. Cowichan River Water Supply
      6. Drinking Water and Watershed Protection
        1. Bonsall Creek
        2. Cowichan Basin
        3. Ladysmith & Area
        4. South Cowichan
        5. Yellowpoint - Cedar
        6. Cowichan River Water Supply
    12. Finance
      1. 2025 Budget
      2. 2026 Budget Calendar
      3. 2026 Draft Budget
      4. 2025 Draft Budget Presentation
      5. 2025 - 2029 Five Year Financial Plan
      6. 2025 Parcel Taxes
      7. 2025 Property Tax Inserts
        1. Area A - Mill Bay/Malahat
        2. Area B - Shawnigan Lake
        3. Area C - Cobble Hill
        4. Area D - Cowichan Bay
        5. Area E - Cowichan Station/Sahtlam/Glenora
        6. Area F - Cowichan Lake South/Skutz Falls
        7. Area G - Saltair/Gulf Islands
        8. Area H - North Oyster/Diamond
        9. Area I - Youbou/Meade Creek
        10. City of Duncan
        11. District of North Cowichan
        12. Town of Ladysmith
        13. Town of Lake Cowichan
      8. Asset Management
      9. Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Form
      10. Financial Statements
      11. Grants Provided
      12. Statements of Financial Information (SOFI)
      13. Utility Bill Payment
      14. Accounts Payable Invoice Submission
    13. Fire Services
    14. Garbage & Recycling
      1. Recycling Centre Locations, Hours, Accepted Materials, and Fees
      2. Cowichan Recyclopedia
      3. Curbside Collection Overview
      4. Green Organics Tote
      5. Blue Recyclables Tote
        Flexible Plastic Packaging
      6. Yellow Glass Bin
      7. Black Garbage Tote
      8. Construction and Demolition Waste
      9. Illegal Dumping
      10. Waste Management Education
      11. Household Hazardous Waste
      12. Community Event Tote Program
      13. Solid Waste Management Plan
      14. Facility Licencing
      15. Regional Waste Data
    15. Natural Hazards
      1. Debris Flow/Landslides
      2. Drought
        1. Agri-Drought
        2. Fire Smart
        3. New Normal Cowichan
        4. Regional Water Use
        5. Water Restrictions
      3. Earthquakes
      4. Flooding
      5. Risk Assessment Reports
      6. Sea Level Rise
      7. Wildfires
      8. Windstorms
    16. Legislative Services
      1. Bylaws
      2. Committees & Commissions
        1. Commissions
          1. Cowichan Lake Recreation Commission
          2. Thetis Island Port Commission
          3. Cowichan Core Recreation Commission
          4. Cowichan North Recreation Commission
          5. Cowichan South Recreation Commission
        2. Select Committees
          Director Services Select Committee
        3. Standing Committees
          1. Electoral Areas Services Committee
          2. Committee of the Whole
          3. Accessibility Advisory Committee
          4. Cowichan Lake Community Hall Advisory Committee
      3. Delegation Requests
      4. Documents Readily Available to the Public
      5. Freedom of Information
      6. Voter Approval
        *Shawnigan Village Water System Alternative Approval Process
      7. Policies
      8. Elections / Referenda
    17. Maps & GIS
      1. Addressing
      2. GIS Downloads
        Studies and Assessments Data
    18. News
      Living in the CVRD
    19. Procurement
    20. Communications & Engagement
      Plan Your Cowichan User Guide
    21. Tourism Cowichan
      1. About Cowichan
        Communities
      2. Accommodation
        1. Chemainus
        2. Cobble Hill
        3. Cowichan Bay
        4. Cowichan Lake area
        5. Crofton
        6. Duncan
        7. Ladysmith
        8. Malahat
        9. Mill Bay
        10. Shawnigan Lake
      3. Boating and Marinas
      4. Contact Us
      5. Dine Out
        1. Chemainus
        2. Cobble Hill
        3. Cowichan Bay
        4. Cowichan Lake
        5. Crofton, Maple Bay, Genoa Bay
        6. Duncan
        7. Ladysmith
        8. Malahat and Mill Bay
        9. Shawnigan Lake
      6. Events Calendar
      7. Getting Here
        Marinas
      8. Order the Official Cowichan Vacation Guide
      9. Stakeholder Information
        1. Submit an Event
        2. Tourism Resources
        3. Marketing Opportunities
        4. Sustainable Tourism
      10. Things To Do
        1. Art Galleries
        2. Attractions
        3. Cycling Areas
        4. Golf Courses
        5. Outfitters and Tour Operators
        6. Museums
        7. Hiking
        8. Parks
        9. Beaches
        10. Theatres
      11. Wine and Culinary
        1. Wineries
        2. Agri Tourism Operators
        3. Wine and Culinary Festival
    22. Transit
      1. Contact Us
      2. Frequently Asked Questions
      3. Transit Benefits and Promotions
      4. Winter Route Alterations
      5. Special Events and Service Changes
    23. Utility Services
      1. Sewer Systems
        1. Arbutus Mountain Estates Sanitary Sewer System
        2. Arbutus Ridge Sanitary Sewer System
        3. Bald Mountain Sanitary Sewer System
        4. Brulette Place Sanitary Sewer System
        5. Cobble Hill Village Sanitary Sewer System
        6. Cowichan Bay Sanitary Sewer System
        7. Eagle Heights Sanitary Sewer System
        8. Kerry Village Sanitary Sewer System
        9. Lambourn Estates Sanitary Sewer System
        10. Malahat Sewer
        11. Maple Hills Sanitary Sewer System
        12. Mesachie Lake Sanitary Sewer System
        13. Mill Springs Sanitary Sewer System
        14. Shawnigan Beach Estates Sanitary Sewer System
        15. Sentinel Ridge Sanitary Sewer System
        16. Youbou Sanitary Sewer System
      2. Water Systems
        1. Arbutus Mountain Estates Water System
        2. Arbutus Ridge Water System
        3. Bald Mountain Water System
        4. Burnum Water System
        5. Carlton Water System
        6. Cherry Point Water System
        7. Dogwood Ridge Water System
        8. Douglas Hill Water System
        9. Fern Ridge Water System
        10. Honeymoon Bay Water System
        11. Kerry Village
        12. Lambourn Estates
        13. Malahat Water
        14. Mesachie Lake
        15. Saltair Water System
        16. Satellite Park
        17. Shawnigan Lake North
        18. Shellwood
        19. Woodley Range
        20. Youbou
        21. Shell Beach Water System
        22. Shawnigan Village Water System
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  5. I Want To...

    1. Add My E-mail Address
    2. Appear as a Delegation
    3. Apply for a Building Permit
    4. Apply for a Job
    5. Find Information About Grants Provided
    6. Bid Opportunities
    7. Change my billing information
    8. Change My Mailing Address
    9. Comment
    10. Contact a Bylaw Officer
    11. Contact Road Maintenance
    12. Contact the CVRD
    13. Get to the Kinsol Trestle
    14. Get Transit Information
    15. Know My Watering Restrictions
    16. Pay My Bill
    17. Pay My Property Tax
    18. Prepare for a Disaster
    19. Recycle
    20. Report an Accessibility Issue
    21. Report a Sewer or Water Concern
    22. Set Up EFT
    23. Submit an invoice via email
    24. Submit a Freedom of Information (FOI) Request
    25. View Burning Regulations
    26. View a Curbside Calendar
    27. View Site Privacy Policy
    28. View Agendas, Minutes & Video
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    1. Cowichan Community Centre
    2. Cowichan Lake Recreation
    3. Kerry Park Recreation Centre
    4. Shawnigan Lake Community Centre
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    1. Finance
    2. Human Resources
    3. Information Technology
    4. Legislative Services
    5. Procurement
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    1. Communications & Engagement
    2. Economic Development
    3. Environmental Services
    4. Emergency Management Cowichan
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    Maps & GIS
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    1. Natural Hazards
    2. Risk Assessment Reports
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    1. Planning - Strategic Initiatives
    2. Community Planning
    3. Development Services
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    1. Community Planning
    2. Development Services
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    1. Air
    2. The Air Quality Problem
    3. Airshed Protection
    4. Air Quality Map
    5. Burning & Air Quality
    6. Apply for a Woodstove Rebate
    7. Alternatives to Open Burning
    8. Know The Rules
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    2022 Official Declaration of Election Results
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    1. Arts & Culture
    2. Cowichan Lake Recreation
    3. Cowichan Community Centre
    4. South Cowichan Recreation - Kerry Park
    5. South Cowichan Recreation - Shawnigan Lake
    6. Facilities & Transit
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