CVRD and PAN Disposal reach agreement focused on regional waste diversion

CVRD) and PAN Disposal (PAN) have reached a mutually agreeable resolution to support the implementation of three-stream curbside collection in CVRD Electoral Areas.

Notice to CVRD utility customers for Lambourn Estates sewer, Honeymoon Bay water, Shellwood water

Due to the current Canada Post strike action, residents in these three systems may experience delays in receiving their CVRD Utility bill notices. Customers are encouraged to use alternative methods to make payments prior to December 31, 2024.

2025 Recycling Centre Tipping Fee Changes

As of January 1, 2025, tipping fee changes will be updated as follow: 

Please visit the website for more information: https://cvrd.ca/2966/Recycling-Centre-Locations-Hours-Accepte

CVRD Newsletter Update - November 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 welcomes Kate Segall as new Chair of the Board of Directors

The CVRD Board of Directors has elected Kate Segall as the new Chair and Tim McGonigle as Vice Chair of the CVRD. Directors Segall and McGonigle were both acclaimed to their new roles during the Regular Board Meeting of November 13.

CVRD seeking public input for updated Regional Parks & Trails Master Plan

The CVRD has created an engagement portal where residents can provide input through a survey and web map, as well as scheduled a series of open house events across the region to connect with residents in-person and collect feedback.

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 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.

Holiday Curbside Collection Schedule Changes

Holiday Curbside Collection Schedule Changes

To accommodate the upcoming Stat holidays, a few curbside collection schedules will be adjusted.

Wednesday, December 25:  will be collected on SUNDAY, December 29

Telegraph Road area

Cherry Point...

CVRD Recycling Centre Holiday Hours

CVRD Recycling Centre Holiday Hours

CVRD Recycling Centres will be operating at reduced hours during the holiday season. 

Bings Creek Recycling Centre

Tuesday, Dec. 24: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Wednesday, Dec. 25: CLOSED

Thursday, Dec. 26: CLOSED

Tu...

2025 Recycling Centre Tipping Fee Changes

As of January 1, 2025, tipping fee changes will be updated as follow: 

Please visit the website for more information: https://cvrd.ca/2966/Recycling-Centre-Locations-Hours-Accepte

Curbside Collection Inclement Weather Policy in Effect Until April 1, 2025

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...

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.