Tag: CVRD

Sale of Koksilah school will allow school board to catch up on deferred projects, says chair 

Cowichan Valley School District 79 Justin Baumgardner -
The Cowichan Valley School District says it is frustrated with what it calls misinformation from the regional district about the sale of Koksilah Elementary School. 

CVRD asks province to review sale of former Koksilah Elementary School 

Cowichan Valley Regional District Justin Baumgardner -
The Cowichan Valley Regional District said a decision to sell the former Koksilah Elementary School to a private party is concerning and raises serious questions. 

Cowichan landfill sees 28 per cent decline in waste 

Cowichan Valley Regional District Justin Baumgardner -
The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) says curbside collection has led to a significant reduction in waste going to landfills one year after its introduction.

CVRD opens public engagement on new Temporary Use Permitting 

Cowichan Valley Regional District Justin Baumgardner -
The Cowichan Valley Regional District said adopting a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) would apply to all CVRD Electoral Areas and provide a wider range of flexibility for businesses within them.

CVRD, Ladysmith will make agreement to supplement Saltair water system 

Town of Ladysmith Tyler Hay -
The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) and the Town of Ladysmith have committed to creating a water agreement outlining how the town supplies water to the Saltair Water Service. 

CVRD increases water restrictions as drought conditions continue 

Cowichan Valley Regional District Justin Baumgardner -
Water restrictions are increasing across the Cowichan Valley starting today, to aid in conservation as drought conditions continue.  

Water restrictions imposed for Cowichan Valley region 

Cowichan Valley Regional District Justin Baumgardner -
Seasonal watering restrictions will take effect May 1 across the Cowichan Valley Regional District as officials work to conserve water and ensure supplies can withstand increasingly dry summers.

Regional District head back to the drawing board on draft bylaw 

Cowichan Valley Regional District Justin Baumgardner -
The Cowichan Valley Regional District said communication around its proposed Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw could have been clearer and outlined how it plans to proceed with public engagement. 

Former alternate director announces CVRD board candidacy ahead of general election 

Elections Justin Baumgardner -
Former alternate director for the CVRD, Shane Ryan, says he’s ready for launch his campaign to represent the Area A, which includes the Mill Bay and Malahat communities, at the board table.  

CVRD mourns loss of longtime director Mary Marcotte

Cowichan Valley Regional District Scott Penfold -
Mary Marcotte, former Cowichan Valley Regional District director for Electoral Area H and past board chair, has died after more than 20 years representing the North Oyster and Diamond communities.

Tipping fees trashed after a majority vote by CVRD directors 

Cowichan Valley Regional District Justin Baumgardner -
Solid waste tipping will remain free for residents in the Cowichan Valley.

Free information sessions for future BC Transit users 

Transit Justin Baumgardner -
Free information session on transit in the Cowichan Valley has been opened to answer all your questions.

CVRD announces new art exhibit to support mental health and well-being 

Community Justin Baumgardner -
Recognition and Recollection themed art exhibit will focus on issues supporting well-being and explore the impact of arts on mental health.

CVRD reflects on 2025 and aims to improve fiscal responsibility in 2026 

Cowichan Valley Regional District Justin Baumgardner -
CVRD plans to make difficult decisions in 2026 to avoid costly surprises.

CVRD adopts amendments to OCP to shape regional growth 

Cowichan Valley Regional District Justin Baumgardner -
The board adopted the bylaw on Nov. 26 to shape future growth and development in the Cowichan Valley.

CVRD completes McGee Creek Bridge replacement on Cowichan Valley Trail

Cowichan Valley Regional District Scott Penfold -
The Cowichan Valley Regional District has completed the McGee Creek Bridge Replacement Project along the Cowichan Valley Trail, a key section of the Trans Canada Trail near Shawnigan Lake.
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