Victoria, BC – June 16, 2025 – The City of Victoria has launched Halisat, a comprehensive Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan aimed at addressing pressing challenges like housing shortages, mental…
As spring 2025 unfolds across Vancouver Island, the Cowichan Valley finds itself navigating a pivotal moment in housing and community planning. With property values stabilizing, development proposals inching forward, and…
The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) is shaping the future of its nine electoral areas through the Modernized Official Community Plan (MOCP), a forward-thinking framework designed to guide land use…
The Cowichan Valley is buzzing with updates this week, from innovative waste management initiatives to significant economic development projects and community-focused plans. Here’s a roundup of the latest happenings in…
Markets, Growing Season Tips & Local Events You Don’t Want to Miss As winter fades and spring takes hold in the Cowichan Valley, locals are stepping outside, dusting off their…
Mill Bay and Cobble Hill, two scenic communities in the Cowichan Valley, are undergoing rapid growth with a variety of residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. From large-scale housing projects to…
Duncan Advocates for Repurposing Old Hospital as New Facility Amid Construction of Modern Replacement The City of Duncan is calling for the current Cowichan District Hospital (CDH) to be repurposed…
The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) recently held a meeting addressing pressing community issues, including agricultural zoning concerns, housing developments, and water infrastructure projects. The session saw strong participation from…
The City of Duncan has announced a suspension of the Joint Utilities Board's (JUB) Outfall Relocation Project due to significant cost increases. Initially estimated at $27.4 million in 2016, the…
Vancouver Island was blanketed in heavy snowfall this past week, causing disruptions across the region, from power outages to school closures. The winter storm brought up to 20 centimetres of…
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