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CVRD opens public engagement on 2026 draft budget 

It’s budget time in the Cowichan Valley, and the CVRD says they’re looking for public engagement on how your dollars are spent.  

According to the district, over 175 services are provided to residents in the region, and a public session will be held on Oct. 25 at the Duncan Farmer’s Market for everyone to express their thoughts.  

In June, the board directed staff to start a budget for next year, and several versions will be presented as well as more open forums in November. 

The final review of the 2026 budget is scheduled for Feb. 12, and adoption is scheduled for the 25. 

Click here for more information on the CVRD’s budget. 

Justin Baumgardner
Justin Baumgardner
Justin Baumgardner is a local reporter in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, and is based in Duncan. He has worked in radio for over three years, with all of them in British Columbia.He was previously at 91.7 Coast FM in Nanaimo and also has a weekend show on 89.7 Sun FM.When he is not on the air, he can be found travelling the island and enjoying everything that beautiful British Columbia has to offer.

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