BC Housing will fund a temporary winter shelter in heart of Cowichan region

The CVRD, City of Duncan, North Cowichan and the Cowichan Housing Association worked with BC Housing to secure funding for a temporary winter shelter, which will operate at 140 Trans-Canada Highway, Duncan from November 15, 2025, through March 31, 2026

Canada Post Strike Action - CVRD Utility Bill Notices

Attention CVRD Utility customers.

Due to the current Canada Post strike action, residents in the following areas are expected to experience delays in receiving their CVRD Utility bill notices:  • Shawnigan Lake Water, Electoral A...

Section of Cowichan Valley Trail closed as Mosaic conducts commercial thinning and harvesting

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CVRD Update Newsletter - September 2025

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New report outlines the 2024 regional impact of the arts and cultural sector in Cowichan

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2025 CVRD Sport Tourism Event Grant (STEG) program - 2nd intake open

Are you part of a local sports organization planning a championship, tournament, or training camp between January 1 and June 30, 2026? Apply now for up to $3,000 in funding! 

The intention of STEG is to support local sporting organizations in host...

Curbside Collection Inclement Weather Policy in Effect Until April 1, 2026

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...

Safe Recycling of Household Hazardous Waste

Hey Cowichan,

Did you know that household hazardous materials can cause serious safety problems such as fires and explosions when improperly disposed of?  

Let’s work together to keep these items out of curbside recycling and garbage tote...

Bear-Smart Curbside Collection

Hey Cowichan!

?? Let’s Keep Our Community Bear-Smart! ???

As bears become more active, all of us need to do our part.  By following Bear Smart curbside collection practices, we help prevent bears from becoming food-conditioned and keep wi...

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.

Canada Post Strike Action - CVRD Utility Bill Notices

Attention CVRD Utility customers.

Due to the current Canada Post strike action, residents in the following areas are expected to experience delays in receiving their CVRD Utility bill notices:  • Shawnigan Lake Water, Electoral A...