Municipality of North Cowichan
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December 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Have you ever wondered why some plows spray liquid out the back?
It's a salt/water mixture that helps prevent snow and ice from forming on our roads.
Tips for when you see a brine truck:
❄️ Stay back at least 100ft
❄️ Avoid passing on the right
❄️ Be patient; they're making roads safe!
It's a salt/water mixture that helps prevent snow and ice from forming on our roads.
Tips for when you see a brine truck:
❄️ Stay back at least 100ft
❄️ Avoid passing on the right
❄️ Be patient; they're making roads safe!
December 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Have you ever wondered why some plows spray liquid out the back?
It's a salt/water mixture that helps prevent snow and ice from forming on our roads.
Tips for when you see a brine truck:
❄️ Stay back at least 100ft
❄️ Avoid passing on the right
❄️ Be patient; they're making roads safe!
It's a salt/water mixture that helps prevent snow and ice from forming on our roads.
Tips for when you see a brine truck:
❄️ Stay back at least 100ft
❄️ Avoid passing on the right
❄️ Be patient; they're making roads safe!
All new cardio fitness equipment is being installed at the Cowichan Aquatic Centre! The fitness area is temporarily closed while they make these improvements but will reopen as of 5pm on Dec 19.
🎄 Aquatic centre holiday hours 🎄
Closed Dec 25, 26, and Jan 1.
6am - 4pm on Dec 24 and 31.
🎄 Aquatic centre holiday hours 🎄
Closed Dec 25, 26, and Jan 1.
6am - 4pm on Dec 24 and 31.
December 19, 2025 at 10:30 PM
All new cardio fitness equipment is being installed at the Cowichan Aquatic Centre! The fitness area is temporarily closed while they make these improvements but will reopen as of 5pm on Dec 19.
🎄 Aquatic centre holiday hours 🎄
Closed Dec 25, 26, and Jan 1.
6am - 4pm on Dec 24 and 31.
🎄 Aquatic centre holiday hours 🎄
Closed Dec 25, 26, and Jan 1.
6am - 4pm on Dec 24 and 31.
Are you a business owner in North Cowichan? Business licences expire on December 31st and need to be renewed by the end of February to avoid incurring a penalty.
DON'T MISS YOUR BILL!
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December 19, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Are you a business owner in North Cowichan? Business licences expire on December 31st and need to be renewed by the end of February to avoid incurring a penalty.
DON'T MISS YOUR BILL!
⭐ Sign up for e-billing at northcowichan.ca/mymuni to get your renewal reminder sent right to your inbox!
DON'T MISS YOUR BILL!
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Did you know you're responsible for clearing snow?
❄️ Remove all snow and ice from sidewalks adjacent to your property within 48 hours of accumulation.
❄️ Clear all drains and catch basins to avoid flooding.
❄️ Shovel at least 1 meter of snow surrounding fire hydrants.
❄️ Remove all snow and ice from sidewalks adjacent to your property within 48 hours of accumulation.
❄️ Clear all drains and catch basins to avoid flooding.
❄️ Shovel at least 1 meter of snow surrounding fire hydrants.
December 19, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Did you know you're responsible for clearing snow?
❄️ Remove all snow and ice from sidewalks adjacent to your property within 48 hours of accumulation.
❄️ Clear all drains and catch basins to avoid flooding.
❄️ Shovel at least 1 meter of snow surrounding fire hydrants.
❄️ Remove all snow and ice from sidewalks adjacent to your property within 48 hours of accumulation.
❄️ Clear all drains and catch basins to avoid flooding.
❄️ Shovel at least 1 meter of snow surrounding fire hydrants.
🏣 Municipal Hall and the Operations building are closed at 3pm on Dec 24, and all day Dec 25, 26, and Jan 1.
⛸️ Cowichan Aquatic Centre and Fuller Lake Arena are closed Dec 25, 26, and Jan 1.
🏊 Cowichan Aquatic Centre’s hours on Dec 24 and Dec 31 are 6am - 4pm.
Happy holidays! ⛄
⛸️ Cowichan Aquatic Centre and Fuller Lake Arena are closed Dec 25, 26, and Jan 1.
🏊 Cowichan Aquatic Centre’s hours on Dec 24 and Dec 31 are 6am - 4pm.
Happy holidays! ⛄
December 18, 2025 at 10:30 PM
🏣 Municipal Hall and the Operations building are closed at 3pm on Dec 24, and all day Dec 25, 26, and Jan 1.
⛸️ Cowichan Aquatic Centre and Fuller Lake Arena are closed Dec 25, 26, and Jan 1.
🏊 Cowichan Aquatic Centre’s hours on Dec 24 and Dec 31 are 6am - 4pm.
Happy holidays! ⛄
⛸️ Cowichan Aquatic Centre and Fuller Lake Arena are closed Dec 25, 26, and Jan 1.
🏊 Cowichan Aquatic Centre’s hours on Dec 24 and Dec 31 are 6am - 4pm.
Happy holidays! ⛄
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December 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Alertable is free, easy to use, and supports smartphone app, email, SMS, and smart speakers.
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Sign up today at cowichanalert.ca
Dogs need ID too! Dog licences expire on December 31 and should be renewed right away.
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December 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Dogs need ID too! Dog licences expire on December 31 and should be renewed right away.
⭐ Sign up for e-billing at northcowichan.ca/mymuni to get your renewal reminder sent right to your inbox!
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⭐Make Your Home Easy to Find⭐
In the event of an emergency, first responders need to be able to easily identify your home so they can provide assistance as quickly as possible! Ensure your house numbers are large, reflective, and visible from the road, day and night.
In the event of an emergency, first responders need to be able to easily identify your home so they can provide assistance as quickly as possible! Ensure your house numbers are large, reflective, and visible from the road, day and night.
December 15, 2025 at 11:02 PM
⭐Make Your Home Easy to Find⭐
In the event of an emergency, first responders need to be able to easily identify your home so they can provide assistance as quickly as possible! Ensure your house numbers are large, reflective, and visible from the road, day and night.
In the event of an emergency, first responders need to be able to easily identify your home so they can provide assistance as quickly as possible! Ensure your house numbers are large, reflective, and visible from the road, day and night.
Council's last regular council meeting of the year is this Wednesday at 5pm. Be part of the conversation - attend in person or online via WebEx to provide input on agenda items and follow the decisions shaping your community.
✅ Agenda and meeting links can be found at northcowichan.ca/meetings
✅ Agenda and meeting links can be found at northcowichan.ca/meetings
December 15, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Council's last regular council meeting of the year is this Wednesday at 5pm. Be part of the conversation - attend in person or online via WebEx to provide input on agenda items and follow the decisions shaping your community.
✅ Agenda and meeting links can be found at northcowichan.ca/meetings
✅ Agenda and meeting links can be found at northcowichan.ca/meetings
Schedule change Thurs. Dec. 18 & Fri. Dec. 19
Brand new fitness equipment is being installed! Closure of all or parts of the Cowichan Aquatic fitness centre is required.
Visit northcowichan.ca/recreation for full details
Brand new fitness equipment is being installed! Closure of all or parts of the Cowichan Aquatic fitness centre is required.
Visit northcowichan.ca/recreation for full details
December 12, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Schedule change Thurs. Dec. 18 & Fri. Dec. 19
Brand new fitness equipment is being installed! Closure of all or parts of the Cowichan Aquatic fitness centre is required.
Visit northcowichan.ca/recreation for full details
Brand new fitness equipment is being installed! Closure of all or parts of the Cowichan Aquatic fitness centre is required.
Visit northcowichan.ca/recreation for full details
⚠️ Road work notice ⚠️
North Cowichan will be conducting geotechnical road test excavations.
📍Southbound lane of Canada Avenue between the Sherman Road roundabout and 6002 Canada Avenue.
📆 Friday, December 5 | 8am - 1pm
North Cowichan will be conducting geotechnical road test excavations.
📍Southbound lane of Canada Avenue between the Sherman Road roundabout and 6002 Canada Avenue.
📆 Friday, December 5 | 8am - 1pm
December 4, 2025 at 8:32 PM
⚠️ Road work notice ⚠️
North Cowichan will be conducting geotechnical road test excavations.
📍Southbound lane of Canada Avenue between the Sherman Road roundabout and 6002 Canada Avenue.
📆 Friday, December 5 | 8am - 1pm
North Cowichan will be conducting geotechnical road test excavations.
📍Southbound lane of Canada Avenue between the Sherman Road roundabout and 6002 Canada Avenue.
📆 Friday, December 5 | 8am - 1pm
Mayor Douglas has shared a statement regarding the announcement of the closure of the Crofton mill.
Read the full statement at https://loom.ly/WlnBbo4
Read the full statement at https://loom.ly/WlnBbo4
December 2, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Mayor Douglas has shared a statement regarding the announcement of the closure of the Crofton mill.
Read the full statement at https://loom.ly/WlnBbo4
Read the full statement at https://loom.ly/WlnBbo4
With Christmas fast approaching, it's time to talk about tree safety. Whether you have a real tree or an artificial one, be sure to check out these tips from the North Cowichan Fire Department to help keep your family and home safe this holiday season.
December 2, 2025 at 1:30 AM
With Christmas fast approaching, it's time to talk about tree safety. Whether you have a real tree or an artificial one, be sure to check out these tips from the North Cowichan Fire Department to help keep your family and home safe this holiday season.
📅 Council meets this Wednesday at 5pm - join us! Stay informed and connected with what’s happening in North Cowichan. Attend in person, online via WebEx, or catch the live stream. Find the agenda and meeting links at northcowichan.ca/meetings
December 1, 2025 at 6:10 PM
📅 Council meets this Wednesday at 5pm - join us! Stay informed and connected with what’s happening in North Cowichan. Attend in person, online via WebEx, or catch the live stream. Find the agenda and meeting links at northcowichan.ca/meetings
From the shop to the park - Chemainus, we hope you love your new waterwheel!
November 27, 2025 at 11:30 PM
From the shop to the park - Chemainus, we hope you love your new waterwheel!
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.
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.