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. For more information:
The CVRD and City of Langford are pleased to announce the donation of a fire truck that will support the Malahat Volunteer Fire Rescue Service.
Thank you, City of Langford and Langford Fire Dept.!
News Release:
#CVRD
A heat warning has been issued Mon. - Wed. for our region.
Cooling centres:
•Thetis Island Forbes Hall: 1 pm – 7 pm today.
•Si'em Lelum Gymnasium: 10 am - 8pm today.
Cool off in air-conditioned places like libraries, local recreation centres, malls, and grocery stores.
UPDATE - The state of local emergency in the Cowichan Valley continues this morning, but water flows in several of the key watersheds in the region appear to have stabilized. For more information:
The state-of-the-art Meade Creek Recycling Centre is now open to serve residents in Lake Cowichan, Youbou and western communities of the Cowichan Valley Regional District! Thanks to the Government of Canada and
@FCM_online
for the funding to make this project possible
It's local Government Awareness Week. 👏Today we highlight Garbage & Recycling. ♻️🗑 Proud to be serving Cowichan! Check back all week for more interesting
#mycvrd
facts.
DYK May 1 – 7 is Emergency Preparedness Week? Sign up on Alertable to receive alerts when there’s a local emergency in the Cowichan Valley.
#EPWeek2022
Visit to sign up!
Heat warning for East Vancouver Island: Tuesday, Aug. 30 through Friday, Sept. 2.
Reception areas at Cowichan Community Centre, Cowichan Aquatic Centre, Kerry Park Recreation, and Cowichan Lake Sports Arena will stay open until 8 pm to offer a cool space and water.
#BCHeat
ALERT❗ 🐻 Mama bears (sows) and babies (cubs) 🐻 have been spotted out and about - from Cobble Hill to Mount Tzouhalem and Maple Mountain areas. Be kind to the bears – keep your distance – ensure your garbage and recycling is bear safe.
#mycvrd
#bearaware
#bebearsmart
We are excited to announce that Rowing Canada has selected North Cowichan as home for its new National Training Centre! 🇨🇦 Read the full news release here:
Do you care about garbage and recycling? The CVRD is seeking public input on a new draft Solid Waste Management Plan. Fill out an online survey and find out more at or ^cb
Transit Operator and Worker APPRECIATION DAY, March 18, 2023
We have a fantastic transit team of Transit Operators and Workers in the Cowichan Valley and we’d love to hear about your positive experiences! Share at
#ThanksTransit
#mycvrd
The CVRD is seeking public input on possible options for a drinking water and watershed protection service for the region. Find out how you can participate by attending an open house or entering the conversation on
#drinkingwater
WARNING: Facebook Marketplace fake ad and scam is FALSELY advertising that it's hosting a craft fair at Kerry Park Recreation Centre on May 27/28 and June 10/11 for $65 per table. Please do not click, engage or send money.
If seen, please report it to Facebook and local police.
Local Government Awareness Week is May 14 to 20, with May 17 recognized as Asset Management Awareness Day.
We encourage residents to learn more about what’s happening in the CVRD!
CVRD Events/Meeting Calendar:
#CVRD
A Flood Watch has been issued by the BC River Forecast Centre for our region.
Due to heavy rainfall, high water and localized flooding may be expected.
For more information:
Sign up to Alertable:
#BCStorm
“Conservation officers don’t want to destroy bears, so fines will be issued as a measure to protect bears from becoming habituated to garbage and other food sources in residential areas.”
The CVRD is pleased to announce that Little Beach, a popular summer tubing destination on the Cowichan River, has recently been dedicated to the CVRD as public parkland.
Read more at Latest News:
#CVRD
#CowichanValleyRegionalDistrict
#CowichanValley
Transit Update: service in Cowichan unchanged, rear-door boarding on local routes, and fares are free for the next 30 days on Cowichan Valley transit including the Cowichan Valley Commuter, Route 44 Duncan/Victoria, local routes, and handyDART.
The CVRD, Emergency Management Cowichan (EMC) and partners are happy to announce the launch of EMC’s new website:
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TRANSIT UPDATE: 11:32am - Suspension of Service for ALL COWICHAN VALLEY ROUTES will continue until further notice. Please visit www.bctransit/cowichan-valley for future updates.
16 newly elected officials were sworn in as the CVRD Board of Directors for a four-year term on Wednesday, November 9 🗳️
The elected officials represent the CVRD's nine electoral areas and four municipalities.
For details check the Latest News section at
CV commuter customers (R 99 and R 66) buses are expected to be running as usual. Please check BC Transit social media for updates or call the transit info line at 250.746.9899.
A Lower Chemainus Watershed Flood Management Plan is underway! Join us through July 2022 to explore floodplain mapping and exchange ideas on how to manage future flooding. Visit for details.
Province restricts open burning across much of the Cowichan region. “We expect all residents to comply with this direction, and will be resourcing enforcement action as required going forward.” Aaron Stone, Chair, CVRD.
🪑❄️Help support local affordable housing projects and waste reduction this winter by attending the Habitat for Humanity Pop-Up Donation Drop Event at Bings Creek Recycling Centre from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm on Saturday, Feb. 17th.
For accepted items, visit:
Veterans and Canadian Forces members can ride local Transit Services for free during Veterans Week (November 4-10th). Local Transit Services are free for all riders on Remembrance Day (November 11th). Schedules can be found online at .
Seeking a Manager, Emergency Mgmt Division to plan, implement & lead the regional strategy for emergency mgmt. Are you a strategic planner & manager with related post-sec education & familiar with local govt & emergency mgmt? Apply by Aug 7 @ 4:30 pm!
June is National Indigenous History Month. Take time to acknowledge the histories, stories, arts and culture of all First Nations in the Cowichan Valley area.
To learn more about First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across Canada:
#NIHM2022
ATTN: Residents Area D - Cowichan Bay. An Evacuation Alert has been issued. It is meant to prepare residents for evacuation in the event that it should be found necessary. For a map of the impacted area and how your household can prepare visit
Route 44 (Duncan/Victoria) customers must use the Douglas Street at Fort bus stop by the Royal Bank in Victoria for
#44
trips to Duncan on Saturday, May 26 while the Superior at Government stop is closed. See details
@bctransit
,
#cowichantransit
, ^ea
Lives change and needs shift. Will the housing we have today meet our needs tomorrow? To learn more about how the CVRD is tackling housing needs and an upcoming public questionnaire, visit
Happy World Water Day!
We can’t live without water, it’s crucial to the well-being of all the world’s ecosystems and to the harmonious balance on our planet.
Let's use water wisely and help sustainably conserve this vital resource in the Cowichan!
#CVRD
#WorldWaterDay
The CVRD will seek proposals to take ownership of the World’s Largest Hockey Stick (WLHS).
On Nov. 30, 2023, the Cowichan Core Recreation Commission directed staff to move ahead with decommissioning the WLHS in 2024.
Read the News Release:
#CVRD
**Overland Flood Advisory Alert**
Water levels in the Cowichan region are high and may continue to rise over the next 48 hours, with potential flooding in low lying areas. Subscribe to our emergency alerts at
UPDATE: Sport courts, tennis courts, off-leash dog parks, picnic shelters, playgrounds, washrooms and other park facilities at all CVRD parks are now closed to the public.
#Alertable
is a great way to get notified of a local emergency and to receive local advisories in the Cowichan Valley!
Sign up at and watch this video to learn how to set up and customize notifications!
#EPWeek2022
Hold off heatwaves this summer with a $2,000 heat pump rebate to help keep you cool and safe this summer!
Learn more about the program and apply to upgrade your woodstove to a heat pump by visiting:
Want to become a leader in the construction industry? Learn how to implement circular economy principles in your operations in a free webinar happening May 31 at 10am. Register at
#circulareconomy
#britishcolumbia
#deconstruction
Tell us your preferred waste reduction option by May 19
The CVRD has identified two proposed options for Three-Stream Curbside Collection. To learn more, complete the online survey, and to share your feedback, visit
Happy Canada Day 🇨🇦. We hope you have fun and continue to respect that we need to continue to behave in safe ways - remember to physically distance, wash hands regularly, and keep gatherings small.
Do you care about garbage and recycling? Today is the last day to fill out a survey for public input on the draft Sold Waste Management Plan. Visit or ^cb
Last chance! Help us create a Three-Stream (organics, recycling, garbage) Curbside Collection service before Phase 1 of public engagement ends on June 9th!
To participate and learn more more about the project, visit:
Fire departments from communities across the Cowichan Valley and the Regional District of Nanaimo are battling a blaze at an industrial site just south of the Nanaimo Airport.
We're hiring! Summer student jobs are now available on our website at . Please share and encourage students you know to check out these opportunities for gaining valuable work experience at
@mycvrd
in 2019.
DID YOU KNOW💡
Over 90% of commuting trips in the CVRD are made by automobile.
How can the CVRD makes it easier and more desirable for residents and visitors to walk, cycle and take transit? Comment below 🔽
PLEASE SHARE! The CVRD is beginning budget deliberations and wants to know what is most important to you?! Please take a moment & complete the short survey & participate in the discussion questions.
Stay close to home for holiday weekend. "The Cowichan is a region where people come to vacation and recreate, but this is not a time where we can support an influx of visitors to our parks and trails or vacation properties,”- Aaron Stone, Chair, CVRD
DID YOU KNOW 💡
According to the Agricultural Land Commission, since 2000, 156.6 ha of land have been removed from the ALR in the CVRD, and 230.9ha have been added, for a net gain of over 74 ha.
Please be advised that ALL ROUTES in the Cowichan Valley Regional Transit System are suspended for the morning of Tuesday, December 20th due to the recent snowfall and extremely poor road conditions.
Sign up for alerts and updates at www.bctransit/cowichan-valley/riderinfo
April 12 ISC will honour the Humboldt Broncos,their families & communities along with others across Canada by participating in jersey day and have the Broncos logo mounted on the Puck of the worlds largest hockey stick
#humboldtstong
#HumboltBroncos
#WLHStick
The Recycle BC program is accepting more items than ever at curbside and Recycling Centres in 2023!
In addition, say goodbye to sorting your plastics with the new combined “Flexible Plastics” category at CVRD Recycling Centres!
For more info visit:
☀️ It's heating up this weekend! Please refer to local weather updates for any heat warnings.
🧊 Tips on staying cool, visit Island Heath:
Sign up to Alterable for alerts:
#CVRD
#BCHeat
@PreparedBC
CVRD begins grant-funded improvement at the Bings Creek Recycling Centre.
A significant grant will support the CVRD in realizing some of the goals of its regional Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP).
News Release:
#CVRD
Check out our Canadian Coast Guard exhibit at the Cowichan Emergency Preparedness Expo on May 6, 2023! We'll be showcasing our emergency and environmental response capabilities!
Interested in SAR? Chat with us about our various
@CoastGuardCAN
jobs.
The CVRD Board of Directors has re-elected Aaron Stone, Mayor of Ladysmith, as their Board Chair and elected Kate Segall, Director of Area A – Mill Bay/Malahat, as Vice Chair for the next year of the 2022-2026 Board term.
CVRD Board:
#CVRD
On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, we remember the children who were taken away from their families and communities to attend residential schools, remember those who didn’t come home, and honour survivors who attended.
#everychildmatters
Are you curious about the future of BC Transit services in our region? The Cowichan Valley Transit Future Action Plan is our guide for BC Transit service delivery and planning for the next 5 years. Have a look online at
#CVRD
#BCTransit
#KidsRideFree
The Housing Needs Assessment Questionnaire is OPEN! Are your housing needs being met? Complete this 5-10 min questionnaire to help us understand what kinds of housing are most needed in our region's communities now and in the future.
While being mindful to wildlife and fire risks, adding low water perennial edibles to yards or containers is a great way to be more drought tolerant!
Edible perennial plant ideas:
FireSmart Landscaping Guide:
#CVRD
Happy holiday season! May you, your family and your friends have a joyful and healthy holiday filled with kindness and goodwill.
Thanks to everyone working the holidays; we’re grateful for your support to the community. May your days be merry and bright!
#CVRD
*Open Fire Ban until Oct 28, 2022, per BC Wildfire Service Regulations*
BC Wildfire Service has kept the Category 2 & 3 open fire bans in place for the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction until Oct 28, or until the order is rescinded.
For more info
Share project feedback to the CVRD's public engagement website, Plan Your Cowichan! !
CVRD Budget 2025:
South Cowichan Community Issues Assessment:
Respectful Spaces Bylaw:
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