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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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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This is a reminder that the weekly garbage collection for Areas F & I ended on October 15th. To reduce human-wildlife conflict, please see the below tips on managing wildlife attractants:
*Keep your garbage in a secure area, such as...
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...
Hey Cowichan,
The CVRD is bear country - make sure that the only guest on your front porch is a trick-or-treater!
Did you know that when you leave your carved pumpkins outside, they attract wildlife such as bears, deer, and elk? Rotting jack-o-lan...
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.