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Posted on: March 22, 2024

Province supports new weir to keep Cowichan River flowing

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Today, World Water Day, March 22, the CVRD is pleased to share the news of the BC government’s announcement at the Cowichan Lake Weir of the $14 million contribution and support of the weir replacement project.

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Posted on: March 18, 2024

CVRD invites public participation for Old Baldy Mountain Park Management Plan

The CVRD is excited to announce comprehensive public engagement is now underway to provide input on shaping the future for Old Baldy Mountain Park in Electoral Area B/Shawnigan Lake.

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Posted on: March 15, 2024

CVRD Board of Directors adopt 2024 Budget

After thorough discussion and deliberation, the Board of Directors for the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) have adopted the 2024 Budget.

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Posted on: March 11, 2024

Let’s get creative, Quw'utsun! Join us in shaping arts and culture across the region.

The CVRD has launched its first ever Arts & Culture Master Plan, which aims to enhance arts and culture opportunities for locals and visitors across the region.

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Posted on: February 23, 2024

Cowichan Weir replacement project receives $14 million from Province of BC

The Cowichan Tribes First Nation, Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) and the Cowichan Watershed Board welcome the announcement of $14 million in funding from the Province of British Columbia for the Cowichan Lake Weir replacement project.

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Posted on: February 7, 2024

CVRD proposes purchase of Shawnigan Village Waterworks utility system

The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) is considering the acquisition of the Shawnigan Village Waterworks private water system from Lidstech Holdings Ltd., and will be holding a public meeting for current customers and interested residents.

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Posted on: January 25, 2024

Cowichan region commits to arts and culture with new Master Plan

The CVRD is launching its first-ever Arts & Culture Master Plan, which aims to enhance arts and culture opportunities for locals and visitors across the region over the next five years

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Posted on: December 12, 2023

Emergency Warming Centre to open December 12 due to extreme weather forecast

With overnight temperatures in the Cowichan region expected to fall below 2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday night, the decision has been to made to activate an emergency warming centre at Heritage Hall in the Cowichan Community Centre.

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Posted on: December 4, 2023

CVRD seeks proposals to take ownership of the World’s Largest Hockey Stick

The Cowichan Core Recreation Commission has decided to move ahead with decommissioning the WLHS in 2024. The CVRD will be accepting proposals from organizations or individuals wishing to take and make use of the structure through an Expression of Interest

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Posted on: December 1, 2023

Cowichan Community Centre to serve as emergency warming centre for winter 2023/2024

The Heritage Hall, located on the second floor of the Cowichan Community Centre (CCC) in the Municipality of North Cowichan, will serve as the warming centre space as required between December 1, 2023 and March 31, 2024.

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Posted on: March 26, 2024

CVRD Recycling Centres Holiday Closure

Easter Weekend Holiday Closure 2024

CVRD Recycling Centres will be closed Friday, March 29 and Monday, April 1, for Good Friday and Easter Monday.

Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, April 2. For CVRD Recycling Centre information and hours of operation, visit: https://www.cvrd.ca/...

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Posted on: March 12, 2024

Spring Backyard Burning Window

Spring Burn Window 2024

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...

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Posted on: January 8, 2024

Curbside Collection Winter Guidelines

Winter Collection Guidelines

Hey Cowichan, 

Do you know how to correctly space your tote for successful winter-weather collection?

Automated collection vehicles require at least one metre (three feet) of clearance on all sides to collect your garbage and recycling effectively....

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Posted on: November 9, 2023

Curbside Collection Inclement Weather Policy in Effect Until April 1, 2024

Extreme weather events or acts of nature (e.g. snow, ice, flooding, etc.) may impede drivers from providing regularly scheduled curbside collection service. In some cases, an extreme weather event can cause some curbside collection services to be cancelle...

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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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Posted on: December 19, 2023

Emergency Warming Centre

The decision has been to made to activate an emergency warming centre in the Heritage Hall in the Cowichan Community Centre in extreme weather.  When a determination has been made to activate the centre, a notice will be posted by 1 p.m. the day ...

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Posted on: February 21, 2024

CVRD 2024 Water System Flushing Schedule

The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) will be carrying out flushing of the CVRD water systems starting February 26th 2024 until April 26th 2024.

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