Under Stage 1, sprinkling is allowed for a maximum of two hours, two days a week, between 7 p.m. and 9 a.m., the CVRD said. Even-numbered addresses can sprinkle Wednesdays, while odd-numbered addresses can do so Sundays.
The CVRD said it will shift to Stage 3 on July 3 in an effort to conserve water, with forecasters predicting continued drought conditions through the summer.
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.
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.
