The Cobble Hill Reclaimed Effluent Sewer System work has begun!

A twin-pipe system will bring treated reclaimed effluent from the Twin Cedars Wastewater Treatment Plant to Quarry Park to provide water for toilet-flushing and irrigation, and will return sewage back to the Treatment Plant.... Read more »

Graphic Design Services Request

The CVRD, Economic Development Division is seeking a freelance individual or firm to provide graphic design services. Please see attached request for quote.

List Your Business in the Resource Directory

To list your business in the resource directory, follow the link.

34th Annual Christmas Chaos - GIANT Christmas Arts & Crafts Fair

Over 90 tables of handcrafted goods -- Raffle baskets, children's area & live entertainment
Thursday/Friday Nov. 14 & 15, Noon - 8:00 pm
Saturday/Sunday: Nov. 16 & 17, 10:00 - 5:00 pm

FREE admission.... to the... Read on...

Smoking is Prohibited

In an effort to promote healthy living, the Cowichan Valley Regional District and the Municipality of North Cowichan are announcing that Smoking is Prohibited inside the buildings and outside in the parking lots of the... Read on...

Blood Donor Clinic

Date(s): June 18 - 20/13
Time(s): Tuesday & Wed: 1:15 - 7:15 pm
Thursday: 12:00 - 6:00 pm
Where: ISC Heritage Hall (2nd floor)

Blood Donor Clinic

May 21 - 23/13
Tuesday & Wed: 1:15 - 7:15 pm
Thursday: 12:00 - 6:00 pm
ISC Heritage Hall (2nd floor)

Your Kerry Park

What would you like to see done with Kerry Park? To have your say and read the latest news please visit

Kerry Park Pickleball - FREE Lessons

If you are interested in a FREE lesson please call 250-743-5922 and put your name on our interest list. Regular $3 drop-in runs Mon/Wed/Fri 10am - 1pm and Tues 7pm - 9pm.

Shawnigan Lake Triathlon

For more info on this event, including the Kid's Run, please click

South Cowichan Canada Day Celebration

Join us for this FREE celebration on Monday, July 1, @ the SLCC

South Cowichan Summer Camps

Lots of great summer camp options, including adventure, sports, and crafts

CVRD Fire Services Recruitment and Retention Campaign

Your local fire departments are working together to attract new members to all fire departments. Please see the attached information and check here regularly for updates on their progress.

SPRING TRAINING POSTPONED TO FALL 2013

PLEASE NOTE: Intro to Community Recovery May 15th, ICS Orientation May 18th, and Community Recovery Resilience Centre Essentials June 8th have been postponed to the Fall 2013. Please watch for the Fall Newsletter for further information.

2013 Regional Woodstove Exchange Program

Beginning March 1, 2013, residents of CVRD Electoral Areas, North Cowichan, Town of Ladysmith, Town of Lake Cowichan, and City of Duncan are all eligible for this program. Exchange your old, uncertified woodstove (pre-1994)... "Read on..."

Cowichan Recyclopedia has launched!

For tips on reducing, reusing and recycling visit Cowichan’s new online Recyclopedia. This searchable database of information and resources can help you get closer to zero waste.

Electronic Toy Recycling

Bings Creek and Peerless Road Recycling Drop-off Depots are now accepting electronic toys for FREE recycling through the Canadian Brandowners Residual Stewardship Corporation, stewardship agency for the e-toy program.... Read on...

BC LightRecycle Program Expanding

The LightRecycle Program began in 2010 at all CVRD Recycling Drop-off Depots, accepting fluorescent bulbs and tubes. Newly added products include: Incandescent and Halogen Lamps, High Intensity Discharge and other mercury... Read on...

ElectroRecycle

ElectroRecycle gives British Columbians an environmentally friendly recycling alternative for a wide variety of household electrical products including small appliances, power tools, electric exercise equipment and sewing... Read on...

Read the 2013 Cowichan Vacation Guide

Cobble Hill Reclaimed Effluent Sewer System

A twin-pipe system will bring treated reclaimed effluent from the Twin Cedars Wastewater Treatment Plant to Quarry Pk. to provide water for toilet-flushing and irrigation, and will return sewage back to the Treatment Plant. ... Read on...