Municipality of North Cowichan
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Interested in learning new skills, joining an incredible crew, while making a huge difference in your community? Apply to join the North Cowichan Fire Department!
🚨Learn more and apply at www.northcowichan.ca/firefighter
🚨Learn more and apply at www.northcowichan.ca/firefighter
November 18, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Interested in learning new skills, joining an incredible crew, while making a huge difference in your community? Apply to join the North Cowichan Fire Department!
🚨Learn more and apply at www.northcowichan.ca/firefighter
🚨Learn more and apply at www.northcowichan.ca/firefighter
It's national take a hike day! What's your favourite place to hike in North Cowichan? Visit northcowichan.ca/trails for trail information and maps.
November 17, 2025 at 7:03 PM
It's national take a hike day! What's your favourite place to hike in North Cowichan? Visit northcowichan.ca/trails for trail information and maps.
It's the time of year when we all start turning on our heaters and fireplaces to warm our homes. But did you know that 50% of home heating fires are reported during the months of December through February? Here are some tips from the North Cowichan Fire Department to help keep you safe this season.
November 15, 2025 at 5:05 PM
It's the time of year when we all start turning on our heaters and fireplaces to warm our homes. But did you know that 50% of home heating fires are reported during the months of December through February? Here are some tips from the North Cowichan Fire Department to help keep you safe this season.
Residents who no longer want to receive a paper invoice for their tax and utility bills, business licences, and dog licences can sign up to have invoices sent straight to their email. ⭐ Sign up today at northcowichan.ca/mymuni
November 14, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Residents who no longer want to receive a paper invoice for their tax and utility bills, business licences, and dog licences can sign up to have invoices sent straight to their email. ⭐ Sign up today at northcowichan.ca/mymuni
And just like that, the new Chemainus waterwheel is starting to look like a waterwheel! The old waterwheel - which was past its life expectancy - has been removed, and our talented carpenter, Jacob is busily making a new one. The final install is expected to take place near the end of November.
November 13, 2025 at 5:40 PM
And just like that, the new Chemainus waterwheel is starting to look like a waterwheel! The old waterwheel - which was past its life expectancy - has been removed, and our talented carpenter, Jacob is busily making a new one. The final install is expected to take place near the end of November.
⚠️ Road work notice ⚠️
North Cowichan crews are replacing a water service in front of 6232 Hawkes Blvd.
📍 Between 6220 and 6248 Hawkes Blvd.
📆 Thursday, November 13 | 8:30am - 4:00pm
🚧 Closed to through traffic, local traffic only. Use alternate routes where possible to avoid delays.
North Cowichan crews are replacing a water service in front of 6232 Hawkes Blvd.
📍 Between 6220 and 6248 Hawkes Blvd.
📆 Thursday, November 13 | 8:30am - 4:00pm
🚧 Closed to through traffic, local traffic only. Use alternate routes where possible to avoid delays.
November 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
⚠️ Road work notice ⚠️
North Cowichan crews are replacing a water service in front of 6232 Hawkes Blvd.
📍 Between 6220 and 6248 Hawkes Blvd.
📆 Thursday, November 13 | 8:30am - 4:00pm
🚧 Closed to through traffic, local traffic only. Use alternate routes where possible to avoid delays.
North Cowichan crews are replacing a water service in front of 6232 Hawkes Blvd.
📍 Between 6220 and 6248 Hawkes Blvd.
📆 Thursday, November 13 | 8:30am - 4:00pm
🚧 Closed to through traffic, local traffic only. Use alternate routes where possible to avoid delays.
Our new hospital has a new name! It will be called Quw'utsun Hulitun-ew't-hw, meaning “Cowichan place of giving life.” It will be paired with the English name Quw'utsun Valley Hospital.
@vanislandhealth.bsky.social
@vanislandhealth.bsky.social
New Name
Island Health is honoured to accept the gift of a Hul'q'umi'num' name for the new hospital. This name will be paired with an English name.
www.islandhealth.ca
November 13, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Our new hospital has a new name! It will be called Quw'utsun Hulitun-ew't-hw, meaning “Cowichan place of giving life.” It will be paired with the English name Quw'utsun Valley Hospital.
@vanislandhealth.bsky.social
@vanislandhealth.bsky.social
In honour of Remembrance Day, Municipal Hall and our recreation facilities (Cowichan Aquatic Centre and Fuller Lake Arena) will be closed Tuesday, November 11.
November 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
In honour of Remembrance Day, Municipal Hall and our recreation facilities (Cowichan Aquatic Centre and Fuller Lake Arena) will be closed Tuesday, November 11.
Council meets this Wednesday at 5pm, and you’re invited! Whether you join us in person, tune in online, or catch the live-stream, it’s a great way to stay connected with what’s happening in North Cowichan.
Find the full agenda + meeting links at northcowichan.ca/meetings
Find the full agenda + meeting links at northcowichan.ca/meetings
November 3, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Council meets this Wednesday at 5pm, and you’re invited! Whether you join us in person, tune in online, or catch the live-stream, it’s a great way to stay connected with what’s happening in North Cowichan.
Find the full agenda + meeting links at northcowichan.ca/meetings
Find the full agenda + meeting links at northcowichan.ca/meetings
Did you hear? Chemainus is getting a new waterwheel! The old waterwheel has been removed, and our talented carpenter, Jacob is busily making a new one. The pond has been drained, cleaned, and repaired, and the final install is expected to take place near the end of November.
October 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Did you hear? Chemainus is getting a new waterwheel! The old waterwheel has been removed, and our talented carpenter, Jacob is busily making a new one. The pond has been drained, cleaned, and repaired, and the final install is expected to take place near the end of November.
Last weekend, we celebrated the newest inductees into the North Cowichan-Duncan Sports Wall of Fame. Congratulations to Michael Braithwaite, Joe DiLalla, Kim Dillabaugh, Nick Gilbert, Norman Jackson, and Leanne Wilkinson-Sirup! 👏 Read more at https://loom.ly/vhUGqRo
October 30, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Last weekend, we celebrated the newest inductees into the North Cowichan-Duncan Sports Wall of Fame. Congratulations to Michael Braithwaite, Joe DiLalla, Kim Dillabaugh, Nick Gilbert, Norman Jackson, and Leanne Wilkinson-Sirup! 👏 Read more at https://loom.ly/vhUGqRo
Several of North Cowichan's parks and trails have been voted Best of the Valley! 🏆
🚵♀️ Best place to mountain bike
Winner: Mount Tzouhalem
Second Place: Maple Mountain
🌄 Best view of the city
Winner: Mount Prevost
Second Place: Mount Tzouhalem
Runner Up: Maple Mountain
🚵♀️ Best place to mountain bike
Winner: Mount Tzouhalem
Second Place: Maple Mountain
🌄 Best view of the city
Winner: Mount Prevost
Second Place: Mount Tzouhalem
Runner Up: Maple Mountain
October 29, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Several of North Cowichan's parks and trails have been voted Best of the Valley! 🏆
🚵♀️ Best place to mountain bike
Winner: Mount Tzouhalem
Second Place: Maple Mountain
🌄 Best view of the city
Winner: Mount Prevost
Second Place: Mount Tzouhalem
Runner Up: Maple Mountain
🚵♀️ Best place to mountain bike
Winner: Mount Tzouhalem
Second Place: Maple Mountain
🌄 Best view of the city
Winner: Mount Prevost
Second Place: Mount Tzouhalem
Runner Up: Maple Mountain
📣Reminder - the deadline to submit your petition regarding the proposed Local Area Service for the Donnay Dr lands acquisition is Oct 31 at 4pm. If you are in support of the proposed land acquisition, no action is required. Find resources and more info at connectnorthcowichan.ca/donnay-lands
October 27, 2025 at 3:50 PM
📣Reminder - the deadline to submit your petition regarding the proposed Local Area Service for the Donnay Dr lands acquisition is Oct 31 at 4pm. If you are in support of the proposed land acquisition, no action is required. Find resources and more info at connectnorthcowichan.ca/donnay-lands
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October 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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🚧 Genoa Bay Rd will be closed to traffic in both directions on Tues. Oct 28, 7:30am-5:30pm. At the top of each hour, waiting vehicles will be allowed through using single alternating traffic. Emergency vehicles will have access through at all times. Learn more at northcowichan.ca/roads
October 23, 2025 at 7:05 PM
🚧 Genoa Bay Rd will be closed to traffic in both directions on Tues. Oct 28, 7:30am-5:30pm. At the top of each hour, waiting vehicles will be allowed through using single alternating traffic. Emergency vehicles will have access through at all times. Learn more at northcowichan.ca/roads
With heavy rain in the forecast, here are a few ways to get prepared:
🍂 Clear catch basins and gutters of leaves
💧 Ensure ditches and drainage are clear
⚠️Report any issues to 250-746-3106 during working hours or to 250-746-5512 on evenings and weekends.
🍂 Clear catch basins and gutters of leaves
💧 Ensure ditches and drainage are clear
⚠️Report any issues to 250-746-3106 during working hours or to 250-746-5512 on evenings and weekends.
October 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
With heavy rain in the forecast, here are a few ways to get prepared:
🍂 Clear catch basins and gutters of leaves
💧 Ensure ditches and drainage are clear
⚠️Report any issues to 250-746-3106 during working hours or to 250-746-5512 on evenings and weekends.
🍂 Clear catch basins and gutters of leaves
💧 Ensure ditches and drainage are clear
⚠️Report any issues to 250-746-3106 during working hours or to 250-746-5512 on evenings and weekends.
⚠️ Road work notice ⚠️
Duncan Paving is patching pavement.
📍 Chemainus Road
📆 Monday, October 20 | 8am - 4pm (weather permitting)
🚧 Traffic control personnel will be on site with single lane, alternating traffic. Please use alternate routes where possible to avoid delays.
Duncan Paving is patching pavement.
📍 Chemainus Road
📆 Monday, October 20 | 8am - 4pm (weather permitting)
🚧 Traffic control personnel will be on site with single lane, alternating traffic. Please use alternate routes where possible to avoid delays.
October 19, 2025 at 9:30 PM
⚠️ Road work notice ⚠️
Duncan Paving is patching pavement.
📍 Chemainus Road
📆 Monday, October 20 | 8am - 4pm (weather permitting)
🚧 Traffic control personnel will be on site with single lane, alternating traffic. Please use alternate routes where possible to avoid delays.
Duncan Paving is patching pavement.
📍 Chemainus Road
📆 Monday, October 20 | 8am - 4pm (weather permitting)
🚧 Traffic control personnel will be on site with single lane, alternating traffic. Please use alternate routes where possible to avoid delays.
⚠️ Road work notice ⚠️
Duncan Paving is conducting crack sealing.
📍 Grant Road and Genoa Bay Road
📆 Wednesday, October 17 | 8am - 4pm
🚧 Traffic control personnel will be on site with single lane, alternating traffic. Please use alternate routes where possible to avoid delays.
Duncan Paving is conducting crack sealing.
📍 Grant Road and Genoa Bay Road
📆 Wednesday, October 17 | 8am - 4pm
🚧 Traffic control personnel will be on site with single lane, alternating traffic. Please use alternate routes where possible to avoid delays.
October 16, 2025 at 9:30 PM
⚠️ Road work notice ⚠️
Duncan Paving is conducting crack sealing.
📍 Grant Road and Genoa Bay Road
📆 Wednesday, October 17 | 8am - 4pm
🚧 Traffic control personnel will be on site with single lane, alternating traffic. Please use alternate routes where possible to avoid delays.
Duncan Paving is conducting crack sealing.
📍 Grant Road and Genoa Bay Road
📆 Wednesday, October 17 | 8am - 4pm
🚧 Traffic control personnel will be on site with single lane, alternating traffic. Please use alternate routes where possible to avoid delays.
North Cowichan employees participated in in The Great British Columbia Shake Out earthquake drill this morning! Did you?
Learn more and sign up to participate in your own drill at shakeoutbc.ca
Learn more and sign up to participate in your own drill at shakeoutbc.ca
October 16, 2025 at 6:48 PM
North Cowichan employees participated in in The Great British Columbia Shake Out earthquake drill this morning! Did you?
Learn more and sign up to participate in your own drill at shakeoutbc.ca
Learn more and sign up to participate in your own drill at shakeoutbc.ca
Mayor and Council recently joined the North Cowichan Fire Department to take part in their annual awards banquet to honour its long-term members.
The North Cowichan Fire Department has 120+ members and provides service to Chemainus, Crofton, Maple Bay, and South End. We thank you for your service!
The North Cowichan Fire Department has 120+ members and provides service to Chemainus, Crofton, Maple Bay, and South End. We thank you for your service!
October 15, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Mayor and Council recently joined the North Cowichan Fire Department to take part in their annual awards banquet to honour its long-term members.
The North Cowichan Fire Department has 120+ members and provides service to Chemainus, Crofton, Maple Bay, and South End. We thank you for your service!
The North Cowichan Fire Department has 120+ members and provides service to Chemainus, Crofton, Maple Bay, and South End. We thank you for your service!
Join us for our next Council meeting this Wednesday at 5pm!
Attend in person, join online via WebEx, or watch the live-stream to stay informed about the decisions shaping our community. Find the agenda and meeting links at northcowichan.ca/meetings
Attend in person, join online via WebEx, or watch the live-stream to stay informed about the decisions shaping our community. Find the agenda and meeting links at northcowichan.ca/meetings
October 13, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Join us for our next Council meeting this Wednesday at 5pm!
Attend in person, join online via WebEx, or watch the live-stream to stay informed about the decisions shaping our community. Find the agenda and meeting links at northcowichan.ca/meetings
Attend in person, join online via WebEx, or watch the live-stream to stay informed about the decisions shaping our community. Find the agenda and meeting links at northcowichan.ca/meetings
🔥It's Fire Prevention Week🔥
A reminder from the North Cowichan Fire Department that only working smoke alarms save lives!
💨Smoke alarms must be replaced every 10 years.
💨Replace your smoke alarms batteries every 6 months.
💨Test your smoke alarm every month by pressing the test button.
A reminder from the North Cowichan Fire Department that only working smoke alarms save lives!
💨Smoke alarms must be replaced every 10 years.
💨Replace your smoke alarms batteries every 6 months.
💨Test your smoke alarm every month by pressing the test button.
October 9, 2025 at 8:02 PM
🔥It's Fire Prevention Week🔥
A reminder from the North Cowichan Fire Department that only working smoke alarms save lives!
💨Smoke alarms must be replaced every 10 years.
💨Replace your smoke alarms batteries every 6 months.
💨Test your smoke alarm every month by pressing the test button.
A reminder from the North Cowichan Fire Department that only working smoke alarms save lives!
💨Smoke alarms must be replaced every 10 years.
💨Replace your smoke alarms batteries every 6 months.
💨Test your smoke alarm every month by pressing the test button.
⚠️ Pavement repairs in progress ⚠️
📍 Intersection of Victoria St and Willow St, Chemainus.
📆 Wednesday, October 8 | 9am - 4pm
🚧 Traffic control personnel will be on site, and traffic will alternate through the work zone. Please use alternate routes where possible to avoid delays.
📍 Intersection of Victoria St and Willow St, Chemainus.
📆 Wednesday, October 8 | 9am - 4pm
🚧 Traffic control personnel will be on site, and traffic will alternate through the work zone. Please use alternate routes where possible to avoid delays.
October 8, 2025 at 4:26 PM
⚠️ Pavement repairs in progress ⚠️
📍 Intersection of Victoria St and Willow St, Chemainus.
📆 Wednesday, October 8 | 9am - 4pm
🚧 Traffic control personnel will be on site, and traffic will alternate through the work zone. Please use alternate routes where possible to avoid delays.
📍 Intersection of Victoria St and Willow St, Chemainus.
📆 Wednesday, October 8 | 9am - 4pm
🚧 Traffic control personnel will be on site, and traffic will alternate through the work zone. Please use alternate routes where possible to avoid delays.
We are hiring a Labourer on a casual basis to support essential services such as road maintenance, snow and ice control, & refuse collection. In this role, you’ll gain valuable training, develop new skills, & build a foundation for a long-term career with us. Apply now at www.northcowichan.ca/jobs
October 8, 2025 at 12:30 AM
We are hiring a Labourer on a casual basis to support essential services such as road maintenance, snow and ice control, & refuse collection. In this role, you’ll gain valuable training, develop new skills, & build a foundation for a long-term career with us. Apply now at www.northcowichan.ca/jobs
⚠️ Road work notice ⚠️
📍 1722 Maple Bay Road
📆 Wednesday, October 8 | 6:30am - 6:30pm
🚧 Single lane, alternating traffic will be in effect and traffic control personnel will be on site to assist. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes to avoid delays.
📍 1722 Maple Bay Road
📆 Wednesday, October 8 | 6:30am - 6:30pm
🚧 Single lane, alternating traffic will be in effect and traffic control personnel will be on site to assist. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes to avoid delays.
October 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
⚠️ Road work notice ⚠️
📍 1722 Maple Bay Road
📆 Wednesday, October 8 | 6:30am - 6:30pm
🚧 Single lane, alternating traffic will be in effect and traffic control personnel will be on site to assist. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes to avoid delays.
📍 1722 Maple Bay Road
📆 Wednesday, October 8 | 6:30am - 6:30pm
🚧 Single lane, alternating traffic will be in effect and traffic control personnel will be on site to assist. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes to avoid delays.